Electricity: FG proposes N1.096trn for capital projects in 2026 budget

•REA tops with N502bn By Obas Esiedesa Abuja-The federal government has provided N1.096 trillion to execute capital projects in the 2026 appropriation bill, with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, given the highest allocation of N502.21 billion. The Federal Ministry of Power, overseen by Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has N416.748 billion allocation for capital projects. The government […]
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TOS Foundation Africa, Governors’ wives join forces to empower women, boost child survival nationwide

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a bold move set to reshape women’s economic prospects and child survival outcomes across Nigeria, TOS Foundation Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum ,NGSF, to drive coordinated, state-led interventions in all 36 states of the federation. The collaboration, unveiled in Abuja on Monday, is […]

AFROVISION X 2026 Canada: showcasing African, Caribbean creativity at world-class levels

By Japhet Davidson Africa’s creative economy will be on sportlight as AFROVISION X 2026, a multi-disciplinary cultural and economic platform featuring Fashion, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Culture, and Creative Exchange, designed to position Africa’s creative economy prominently on the global stage .AFROVISION X 2026, a landmark global festival produced by Grandieu Inc., celebrating African […]

Olanrewaju Agunbiade bags double honours at Prestigious Coolwealth Awards 2026

History was made on January 11, 2026, as Houston-based entrepreneur and diaspora leader Olanrewaju Agunbiade (Lasese Jnr), fondly known as Mr President, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Coolwealth Awards, carting home two highly coveted titles — Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year and Humanitarian Icon of the Year (Diaspora). The dual recognition […]

175 foreign-trained pharmacists inducted as PCN harps on ethical practice

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria ,PCN, on Friday, inducted 175 foreign-trained pharmacists into the Nigerian pharmacy profession, charging them to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace continuous professional development, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable healthcare delivery in the country.

Affordable healthcare: Nigeria, 14 others launch National Health Compacts

Towards attainment of the World Bank Group’s goal to help deliver affordable, quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030, Nigeria has committed to training 10,000 pharmaceutical and biotech professionals, creating Centers of Excellence, and offering tax incentives to expand local production of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and health technologies.

Shettima chairs maiden Hadiza Bala Usman’s Governance Colloquium Tuesday

Abuja will on Tuesday play host to a high-level convergence of policy thinkers, senior government officials and private sector leaders as Vice President Kashim Shettima chairs the maiden Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium, organised to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit,CRDCU.

NCDMB and Youngrich Heritage Investment Ltd Launch Welding and Fabrication Training for Delta Youths

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with Youngrich Heritage Investment Ltd has commenced a one-month training program in welding and fabrication for 30 youths in Delta State. The training, which started today, aims to equip participants with specialized skills in welding and fabrication, enhancing their employability and access to opportunities in […]

Iran: 466 killed, 2,638 detained

Iran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, even as it blamed foreign powers for the ongoing anti-government protest.

NCDMB and Pioki Solutions Partner to Empower Delta Youths in Woodwork Training

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Pioki Solutions Nig. Ltd to launch a month-long training program in woodwork for 50 Delta youths. The training, which commenced today, aims to equip participants with practical skills in woodwork, enhancing their employability and contribution to the industry. This initiative is part of NCDMB’s […]

Rep. Joseph Bassey sympathizes with victims of Calabar fire incident

The member representing Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey, has sympathized with victims of fire incident that occurred on Sunday January 11 in Calabar South. The fire incidents destroyed residential homes and shops at Goldie area in Calabar South. Hon. Bassey, who is the Chairman, House Committee on […]

Lebara Nigeria launches Agent Registration Portal

…builds on digital-first strategy By Adesina Wahab Lebara Nigeria has launched the Agent Registration Portal (ARP), a new digital onboarding platform designed to accelerate the expansion of its retail and point-of-sale (POS) network nationwide. Through the Agent Registration Portal, Lebara aims to create awareness, build trust and credibility within the retail channel, create opportunities for […]

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