By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The All Progressives Congress (APC) has marked the first anniversary of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman, saying the party has made progress in strengthening its internal structures and positioning itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the Chairman’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mallam […]

Oshiomhole further alleged that Obi’s business interests revolve around importation rather than domestic production.

Chairman of The Roxettes Group, Arc. Dr. Kaycee Orji-Kelechi, has disclosed that plans are in progress to partner with the University of Nigeria, UNN, to establish the Dr Kaycee Orji Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Smart/Green Mobility and Digital Innovation. It is a proposed research and innovation hub aimed at advancing technology development, entrepreneurship and industrial […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Lasaco Assurance Plc has recorded another significant milestone in its ongoing recapitalisation programme, raising N19.3 billion from existing shareholders in its recently concluded Right Issue. This figure surpasses the intended N18.47 billion subscription level by 4.5 percent. According to the Company, this milestone reinforces its commitment to meeting the requirements of the Nigerian […]

By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor The story of Imo State and the return of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 is an evolving episode. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who is a long-standing friend of Tinubu, is not shying away from preparing the ground for the president’s re-election in January 2027. Uzodimma is also […]

By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data localisation directive will create measurable, long-term demand for local data centres, cloud services and other sovereign digital infrastructure, GFA Technologies Group has said. Co-founder of GFA Technologies Group, Adebola Omololu, stated this while assessing the investment opportunities arising from the directive, describing it as a catalyst […]

IN a push to upscale food production and put in place sustainable measures for food systems, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Monday, declared that science remains a major driver to deepen Africa’s agricultural sector.

By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria risks conceding the African market to other countries unless it urgently tackles high power, credit and logistics costs undermining the competitiveness of local manufacturers. Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, stated this at the technical session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment, NCITI, in […]

…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 […]