…Rolls out landmark inclusive education frameworkBy Joseph Erunke Abuja-In a major push to dismantle barriers preventing children with disabilities from accessing quality education, the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has unveiled a comprehensive national framework designed to transform inclusive learning across Nigeria’s basic education system. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja yesterday, introduced the National Special […]

•Says CBP determines stay duration By Nkiruka Nnorom United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers that the expiration date on a US visa does not determine how long they can legally remain in the country, as authorities intensify scrutiny over visa overstays. In a reminder posted on its official X handle yesterday, the […]

Sunbeth Energies Limited has introduced a digital fueling experience that enables customers to initiate, monitor and complete fuel purchases independently. The launch represents a major milestone in the modernisation of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry and reinforces Sunbeth Energies’ position as a leader in digital innovation, operational transparency, and customer-centric service delivery. For decades, fuel purchases […]

By Chioma Obinna Cholera spreads through contaminated water and food and can cause sudden watery diarrhoea, vomiting and severe dehydration. Drink only safe or treated water, wash hands regularly with soap, and eat food that is properly cooked and covered. Avoid open defecation and keep your surroundings clean. If anyone develops frequent watery stools, extreme […]

By Peter Egwuatu Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has declared its first-ever interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share following its first Half 2026, H1’26, financial results showing profit before tax in 115 per cent rise year-on-year. The interim dividend, approved by the Board of Directors for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reflects […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has recovered two vehicles stolen in separate armed robbery incidents in Abuja and trafficked to Burkina Faso, following a joint operation involving INTERPOL and international law enforcement partners. The recovered vehicles—a 2018 Lexus SUV and a 2025 Toyota Hilux—were traced and returned to Nigeria through […]

By Etop Ekanem The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed that mobilising domestic capital has become imperative to financing Nigeria’s development priorities, as policymakers, development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral partners converged to chart a path towards sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the 6th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Association of Nigerian Development Finance […]

By SebastineObasi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mrs Jennifer Adighije, has said the appointment of two new Executive Directors will further strengthen the company’s leadership and accelerate the implementation of its strategic objectives. The appointments, according to her, form part of NDPHC’s commitment to reinforcing corporate […]

By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) on Monday expressed confidence that Nigeria would successfully scale through the 2026 validation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI, saying reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have positioned the country for a favourableoutcome. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Chairman of the National Stakeholders […]

According to Ifogah, the commission had already granted a two-week extension, a decision he said has placed additional pressure on INEC’s preparations for the elections.

…Stakeholders, community leaders queue behind Mbah, Tinubu, APC candidates The tour of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) of Enugu State by the G-17 For Peter Mbah, a grassroots pollical moblisation group, came to a historic and colourful conclusion, weekend, as political leaders, party stakeholders, community leaders and teeming supporters trouped out in their thousands […]

By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the development is driven by high interest environment in the financial […]

The naira opened trading on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with a relatively narrow gap between the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor dollar liquidity and demand across the banking and Bureau de Change segments.

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says it has concluded inspections of about 4,000 hectares of land in Enugu State ahead of the commencement of its agro-mechanisation programme aimed at boosting food production and enhancing food security. The inspection followed a series of stakeholder engagement meetings held across the state’s […]

The Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State has renewed its demand for the payment of outstanding pension arrears and gratuities, accusing the state government of remaining silent more than one month after pensioners staged a protest in Makurdi over what they described as the violation of their rights.