Fake Council: Adeyemi fights back as police file 8-count charge against him
AS the Federal Government, yesterday, filed an 8-count charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, convener of a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, over the controversy trailing the agency, he fought back, claiming that he was given an appointmernt letter.
Africa is moving up the value chain—will the West keep pace?
…Africa is moving from raw material exports to industrial production, creating new investment opportunities …Dangote’s success in Nigeria is inspiring similar industrial ambitions in Tanzania …Western investors must invest in Africa’s industrial growth or risk being left behind by rising resource nationalism. Africa’s industrial transformation is accelerating, and Western investors face a strategic choice: become […]
Kebbi governor commissions N4.53bn Sokoto road, hails regional development
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, on Thursday commissioned the 14.5-kilometre Zawaiyya–Unguwar Maidaji–Gwangwan Dikko Road in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, describing investment in road infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and rural development. The road project, completed at a cost of ₦4.53 billion, is part of […]
Osun 2027: Ijesa North monarchs back Olajengbesi’s Rep bid
Ijesa North Traditional Rulers’ Council in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday endorsed the quest of Accord Party candidate, Pelumi Olajengbesi, to run for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 election. The council voiced its support during a town hall meeting at its headquarters in Iloko-Jesa, in the presence […]
Oyetola’s son donates N15m to 300 widows, elderly in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo No fewer than 300 widows and elderly persons in Osun State on Thursday received a total of ₦15 million from Mr. Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, as part of activities marking his birthday. The beneficiaries, drawn from the 10 local government areas of […]
FCT replaces firewood in 12,500 homes through clean cooking initiative
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says more than 12,500 households have switched from firewood and charcoal to cleaner cooking gas under the Abuja Breathe Clean Air Initiative, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve public health and reduce environmental pollution. The administration said the intervention has reduced exposure to […]
ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria, others to crack down on workplace violence
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to urgently strengthen measures against workplace violence and harassment, warning that millions of workers across the continent remain exposed to abuse despite the adoption of international labour standards aimed at protecting them. In a statement marking the […]
PVD says Mutfwang’s Abuja lobbying delivered Akwanga-Jos Road project
The Plateau Vanguard for Democracy, PVD, has commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for what it described as his sustained efforts in drawing the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to the deplorable condition of the Akwanga-Jos highway.,,,
Maple Leaf Early years foundation trains early childhood education professionals
Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation has successfully organised a three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge of professionals in Early Childhood Development (ECD) education across the six Areas Councils of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The capacity-building programme brought together teachers, caregivers, and stakeholders in the early childhood education sector, equipping […]
Kano emerges highest education spending ranking in West Africa
…As University of Paris shares 2026 Education Spending index report Kano, Nigeria’s most populous state declared top most ECOWAS Education Spending Ranking as State’s Investment Gains Regional Recognition. Kano State has emerged as the highest-ranked sub-national government in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for education spending, according to the latest Sub-National Education […]
FG unveils strategy to boost universities’ financial sustainability through alumni, partnerships
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making Nigerian universities financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP), with renewed emphasis on alumni engagement, strategic partnerships and diversified revenue generation. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is designed to complement government funding […]
