…technology no longer optional, Education Minister, Alausa declares By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has reached a defining moment where technology must become the backbone of classroom teaching, warning that the country cannot defeat its alarming learning crisis by relying on outdated, paper-based education systems. […]

By Nnasom David A coalition of concerned stakeholders and good governance advocates in Enugu State has commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what it described as “unprecedented firsts” across key sectors, noting that his performance-driven leadership has significantly reshaped governance and weakened opposition narratives in the state. The group, under the aegis of Concerned Stakeholders […]

OBEAGWE is a riverine community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State. It has a unique culture which has not been abandoned despite modernity. In this community, the people revere the Alligator, a semi-aquatic animal which they believe protects them and wards off external aggressors when necessary.

By Evelyn Usman The Partnership Against Violent Extremism Network (PAVE) has launched a 30-day national civic advocacy campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerians to demand urgent action against insecurity, abductions and violent extremism, while advocating safeguards in the proposed establishment of state police. The campaign, which commenced today, July 1, 2026, and will run until July […]

By Peter Egwuatu The I-Create Club has celebrated outstanding creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among young Nigerians at the grand finale of its annual competition themed “ Once Upon A Problem”, during the grand finale in Lagos. The competition challenged participants to identify real-life challenges within their homes, schools, communities, or the country and develop […]

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Tributes have continued to pour in for former Executive Director of the then Okpella Cement Company, Pa Reuben Eghobor, JP, whose burial will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Ekpoma, Edo State. Pa Eghobor, a respected politician, educationist and community leader, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 92 after […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Sokoto State University (SSU) will confer degrees on no fewer than 6,000 graduates during its 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, marking the return of the institution’s convocation after a seven-year break. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Bello Yarima, disclosed this on Monday during a pre-convocation press conference in Sokoto, […]

By Adesina Wahab  Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South geopolitical zone have warned chief executives of federal agencies and contractors in the region to ensure that resources under their control are used strictly for their intended purposes. In a statement signed by Prince Urhorho Koyoyo, Zonal Youth Leader of the APC […]

…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 […]