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APWEN Bayelsa marks world menstrual hygiene day, donates 150 menstrual kits
By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day by educating female students of Tarakiri Community Secondary School on menstrual health and hygiene. Led by its Chairman, Engr. Amalate Ann-Jonathan Obuebite, Ph.D., FNSE, the APWEN team conducted sessions on menstrual […]
Paul Odili bags honorary business doctorate
Businessman and education advocate Dr. Paul Odili has received an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, in recognition of his contributions to business, education and national development. The honorary degree was conferred during the university’s combined convocation ceremony on April 18, 2026, where the institution honoured […]
Lagos NUJ names Amuwo-Odofin LG boss, Sanusi as Media Games Ambassador
The Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi, has been named a Media Games Ambassador by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, in recognition of his contributions to grassroots development and responsive governance. The honour was presented on Tuesday at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat by members of the NUJ Lagos […]
Taraba varsity lecturers seek swift implementation of outstanding welfare commitments
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has urged Governor Agbu Kefas to expedite the implementation of outstanding welfare commitments to sustain the prevailing industrial harmony at the institution. While acknowledging progress made by the Taraba State Government in addressing some of its demands, the […]
Kwara APC Crisis: Group calls for party unity, reconciliation ahead of 2027
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A socio-cultural and political advocacy group, Orisun Igbomina, has urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State to strengthen reconciliation efforts and promote unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Ilorin, the group’s National President, Chief Gbenga Awoyale, said dialogue and inclusive […]
Anambra tops open government partnership ranking
Anambra State has been ranked among the “Healthy” states in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Nigeria Subnational Status Ranking for July 2026, attaining the maximum score of 100. The OGP assesses how genuinely open, accountable, and citizen-driven 24 participating states and the Abuja Municipal Council are based on a rigorous, nine-point framework. These indicators include […]
Kwara APC urged to consider women for Deputy Governor, speaker positions
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A former House of Representatives aspirant for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Mopelola Abdulmalik Bashir, has urged the party’s leadership in Kwara State to consider qualified female members for the positions of Deputy Governor and Speaker of the Kwara State House […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment: Focusing on dispute resolution and lasting industrial harmony
Dispute resolution refers to the methods and processes used to settle conflicts, disagreements, or claims between parties outside of traditional court litigation
Ondo APC Youths seek reconciliation, pledge one million votes for Tinubu in 2027
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Youth members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have called on aspirants and their supporters involved in the party’s concluded National Assembly primaries to embrace reconciliation in the interest of party unity. Under the aegis of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), the youths said the primaries demonstrated […]
London Maritime Talks: Shagari secures international training initiative for NIWA workforce
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority, His Excellency Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has advanced efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector through strategic international engagements aimed at enhancing the professional competence of personnel of the authority. The high level engagement took place during the recent meeting of the […]
FG accelerates research commercialisation with project NOVA Hub
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to research commercialisation, technology transfer, local content development and job creation with the rollout of the proposed Project NOVA Hub at the headquarters of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in Abuja. The commitment was underscored during an inspection visit to the […]
‘PAAU VC’s leadership offers lessons for higher education reform’
Public service analyst, Muhammed Yusuf, has said institutions can only achieve sustainable growth when they are led by individuals who lead by example and inspire confidence among staff and students. Yusuf referenced the Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly Kogi State University), Professor Usman Ogbo, as an example of transformational leadership, noting that his […]
ExxonMobil Foundation’s STEM initiative wins Education Ministry’s backing
…as FG pushes science-driven future By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has commended the ExxonMobil Foundation for its sustained investment in science education, describing its STEM Africa Initiative as a critical intervention that is equipping Nigerian students with the knowledge and skills needed to compete in a rapidly evolving global economy. Minister of Education, […]
NSW: APM mobilises stakeholders to remove cargo bottlenecks
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has brought together key government agencies and importers in a concerted effort to resolve operational bottlenecks affecting cargo clearance on the National Single Window (NSW) platform, as authorities pledged to fine-tune the system and improve trade facilitation across the nation’s ports. At a Stakeholders and […]
Police CP engages Zamfara community on security issues
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and deepen community policing across Zamfara State, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP A. M Bello, paid an operational visit to Bela and Gada communities in Bungudu Local Government Area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders on prevailing security issues. […]

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