…Waves market incentives on Chinese OEMs ….Telcos, subscribers commend move By Prince Osuagwu, Hitech Editor. THE Federal government has waved a carrot stick on Chinese phone manufacturers and their Nigerian counterparts to consider establishing phone manufacturing plants in Nigeria in exchange of mouth watering business incentives. The government said that tax waivers and other rare […]

The United States Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to deepening trade, security, cultural and people-to-people ties with Nigeria. The event, held at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi, attracted senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A former acting national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and Chairman of the yet to be inaugurated board of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Ntufam Hilliard Eta, has commended President Bola Tinubu on the decision of the federal government to undertake a systemic reform of the NYSC […]

By Josephine Agbonkhese The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Nigeria Alumni Chapter recently inducted a fresh set of members while unveiling its official alumni website and announcing the expansion of its flagship Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Africa (WELA) programme to Abuja. The ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together business leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs […]

By Henry Obetta Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, Wema Bank has announced the 7th edition of its flagship innovation initiative, Hackaholics, as part of its commitment to powering innovation, empowering youths and promoting economic prosperity. The bank made the announcement on Wednesday during a press conference which took place at Wema Bank Head Office in […]

By Adeniyi Samson Adekunle Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. Across the country, many communities continue to face security challenges, including banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, illegal mining and other forms of organized criminal activity. In some areas, large stretches of forestland have become difficult to monitor effectively, posing challenges for security, economic growth and national stability. […]

By Esther Onyegbula Organisers of the Geneith Health Competition, GHC, have called on secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria to intensify preparations ahead of the national competition scheduled for October 30, 2026, as anticipation builds for what they described as one of Africa’s biggest youth-driven health competitions. The Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and […]

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Cynthia Alo and Precious Enaike In a bid to accelerate the commercialisation of homegrown engineering solutions capable of addressing Nigeria’s development challenges, Enactus Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Renaissance Africa Energy Company, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (First […]

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By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Monday sounded the alarm over the growing dangers of unsafe food in Nigeria, warning that millions of lives remain at risk from preventable foodborne illnesses. Speaking at the agency’s 2026 World Food Safety Day […]

“Proposes comprehensive framework for actuarial practice“Targets stronger financial reporting, financial stability“NADP seeks globally competitive actuarial profession By Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, yesterday unveiled the Exposure Draft of the Nigerian Actuarial Practice Regulations (NAPR) 2026, a landmark regulatory framework aimed at strengthening financial reporting, enhancing investor confidence and promoting financial stability, […]

ENUGU — Youths from Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest, calling on the state government to address challenges affecting their communities, including security, infrastructure and youth development. The demonstration, held on June 30, saw participants urge the government to increase investment in the predominantly agrarian local government and […]

By Chioma Obinna Cancer care in Nigeria received a boost for cancer care in Nigeria, as the Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre retained its title as the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year, further cementing its status as a leading cancer treatment hub in West Africa. The award was conferred at the […]