NYSC reform: Amb Idahosa proposes DiasporaCorps to curb ‘Japa’
By Esther Onyegbula Collins Idahosa, Governor, National Youth Council of Nigeria-Diaspora (NYCN-Diaspora) has proposed a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), seeking the creation of a sixth service stream that would allow Nigerians studying or working abroad to perform part of their mandatory national service overseas before returning home to complete the […]
NPA challenges NERDC’s power to rank already-approved textbooks
IBADAN, Oyo State — August 27, 2026: The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has asked the Federal High Court in Ibadan to determine whether the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) can compel publishers to subject already-approved textbooks to a fresh ranking exercise. The association, in a suit marked FHC/IB/CS/117/26, is challenging the legal basis […]
Between What We See and What We Feel: Ololade Oletubo unveils ‘Mixed Reality’ in London
September 1, mixed media artist Ololade Oletubo will take over Afrahouse Gallery, London, for Mixed Reality, a solo exhibition
₦14bn Contract: Umahi orders arrest of Hartland MD
…Minister demands refund of contract money ….Fumes over vandalism on Second Niger Bridge By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Wednesday ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Ltd over the alleged non-performance of an 11-kilometre road contract for which the company reportedly received […]
LIFE-ND targets food security, wealth creation with 1,020 new beneficiaries in Bayelsa
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta ,LIFE-ND, Project has commenced the training and empowerment of 1,020 new beneficiaries in Bayelsa State under its Additional Financing Phase, with a focus on food production, youth employment and wealth creation.
Kogi @35: Anyebe urges youths to uphold unity, patriotism
Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, has urged youths across the state to remain united, patriotic and committed to the collective development of Kogi State as the state commemorates its 35th anniversary.
Nigeria, China deepen energy ties with oil, gas investment push
By Akeem Salau Nigeria is set to deepen its energy partnership with China as the country presents a portfolio of investment-ready oil and gas projects at the China Dongying International Petroleum and Petrochemical Equipment and Technology Exhibition, CDYPE 2026. The exhibition is scheduled to hold from September 28 to 30, 2026, in Dongying, China. According […]
FG adopts AI to improve public service, rank MDA websites
The Federal Government has said it is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery as part of efforts to deepen digital transformation across ministries, departments and agencies.
UNICEF workshops boost reproductive, maternal, child health in Adamawa, Sokoto, Kwara
The three workshops, held in the respective state capitals, formed part of the implementation of state-specific Capacity Strengthening Plans co-created under the Enhancing Leadership, Governance and Management Capacities (ELGMC) Project.
Kefas unveils six-month relief scheme, development master plan
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has announced the introduction of Taraba CARES, a six-month social investment and poverty relief programme aimed at cushioning the impact of economic hardship on vulnerable residents. The programme is scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027. Kefas made the announcement in Jalingo during […]
Nigeria should be major player in $7 trillion global economy, ICCD Insists
By Olayinka Ajayi The Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, ICCD, Sheikh Yousef Hassan Khalawi, has said Nigeria has all it takes to claim a larger share of the $7 trillion global lawful (halal) economy. Khalawi insisted that Nigeria must move from exporting raw materials to producing finished goods and trusted brands. […]
