Shettima: Nigeria’s digital transformation under Tinubu unrivaled
—Applauds ongoing reforms by NIMC management By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,on Wednesday, applauded the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing the process as unrivaled. He attributed the development to the administration’s reforms being undertaken by the current management of the National Identity […]
France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities said on Wednesday, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as “unprecedented”.
MOUAU VC orders refund of NELFUND fees to eligible students
By Steve Oko The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, has directed the immediate refund of school fees paid by students who later benefited from the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. Prof. Akanwa gave the directive during the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the newly […]
Video: ‘My only regret’ – Nigerian woman in Canada opens up after trip back home
A Nigerian woman identified as Bola who relocated to Canada while her husband and children remained in Nigeria has shared the one thing she regrets about her migration journey.
Nigeria, Germany pledge stronger trade, energy, security cooperation
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging stronger cooperation in trade, investment, energy, security, education and other strategic areas. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the German […]
UI appoints Prof Olapegba as 14th substantive VC
He explained that advertisements inviting applications for the position were published in three national newspapers in April 2026, attracting six applications from qualified candidates.
Gunmen kill Rivers vigilante leader, three women in Omoku
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Unidentified gunmen have killed the leader of a local vigilante group, alongside three women, in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening along Oba Road in Omoku, claimed the life of Ozomela Stephen Nwaocha, the Omoku Zonal Commander of […]
LCCI seeks stronger regulatory oversight to curb exploitative pricing
By Yinka KolawoleThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for stronger regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s pricing environment, urging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and other relevant agencies to protect consumers and businesses from unfair market practices. Speaking on the state of the economy in Lagos, Wednesday, LCCI President, Engr. […]
Keyamo, Ganduje inspect upgraded Hajj Terminal, FAAN raises capacity
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that the newly renovated Hajj Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, can process between 8,500 and 10,000 passengers during the Hajj season. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the terminal had become dilapidated over the years and no longer […]
Customs to begin 100% cargo scanning at Onne Port, eases emergency protocol
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to commence 100 per cent scanning of imported cargoes, including pharmaceutical products, at the Onne Port in Rivers State as part of efforts to tighten surveillance and prevent the entry of illicit goods into the country. The service said the measure was […]
Ejiofor hails NBA President-elect Badejo-Okunsanya, says victory marks beginning of greater task
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on her emergence as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her election victory marks the beginning of a greater responsibility. In a statement issued on Wednesday titled “The Ballot Has Spoken: A New Chapter […]
