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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

…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 […]

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 […]

Renowned SportsBrand Strategist and FIFA Licensed Football Agent, Dr. Drew Uyi, has congratulated the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most visionary sports administrators and a transformational leader whose contributions continue to shape the future of the nation’s sports […]

Gradual transition from conventional “dig-and-dump” remediation practices to scientifically engineered treatment technologies capable of restoring contaminated sites more sustainably and efficiently

Chemical and Allied Products Plc, CAP PLC, has approved a final dividend of N4.00 per 50 kobo ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. This represents a 67 per cent increase over the previous year, reinforcing the Company’s continued commitment to delivering consistent value to shareholders. The dividend, amounting to a total […]