…. Calls for People Centred Governance By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Cross River State, Mr Patrick Solomon, has defected to the Social Democratic Party, describing the move as a principled step toward promoting inclusive governance, accountability and people centred development in the state. Solomon announced his […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora has urged the Federal Government to urgently honour its financial commitments to Bilateral Education Agreement scholars owed allowances for over one year. In a statement on Wednesday, the National President of NANS Diaspora, Comrade Juwon Fayomi, said the prolonged delay had subjected Nigerian students studying abroad to […]

…Orders digitalisation of all secondary schools By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSs) Fikiyel and Balbaya. The governor also flagged off the construction of a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel Bayo Local Government Area. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor […]

…Orders for more recruitment of teachers By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday flagged off the construction of multi million naira Mega school in Marama town of Hawul local government area of Borno state. The Mega school which is a 2-storey building with 36 classrooms, offices and other structures is located at […]

The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) will take place from March 5 to 7, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking its inaugural edition. The conference will be held in partnership with the African Tourism Board (ATB), bringing together key players from both Africa’s live entertainment and tourism sectors. ALEC is designed as a pan-African gathering […]

Founder of the Aida Nath Foundation and Idoma-born legal practitioner, Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche, has congratulated Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote Titilayo on her appointment as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing it as a landmark moment for the nation’s legal profession and gender inclusion in leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aida […]

Nigeria’s manufacturers may need to rethink their investment, expansion and compliance strategies as the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 begins to take effect, with professional services firm Kreston Pedabo saying the law fundamentally changes how the sector will be taxed and incentivised. In an analysis of the new legislation, Pedabo said the Act represents one of […]

Visionary entrepreneur and leadership expert Sowemimo David, founder of the Royal Citizens Cooperative and several successful agribusiness ventures, is launching Smart Scaling 1.0, an innovative campus symposium aimed at equipping university students with essential skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Kicking off at the University of Abuja, the program seeks to inspire and prepare […]

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev extended his impressive start to the season ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Frances Tiafoe in Brisbane on Wednesday.

The Common Men Assembly (CMA) has reiterated its belief in education as a catalyst for development with the launch of its Back to School 2026 initiative in Delta State. The programme, which focuses on supplying essential learning materials to public primary schools, is expected to benefit pupils in 25 communities across five local government areas. […]

Zenith Bank concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship innovation competition, Zecathon 5.0, at the Zenith Tech Fair.   The event, which received thousands of applications and deployed a significant total of N140 million in prizes, was attended by dignitaries, including the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia CFR, as well as Lagos State […]

The University of Benin, Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, has conferred an Award of Excellence on Honourable Felix Osaze Igbinovia in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in his chosen career, exceptional leadership qualities, and immeasurable contributions to society and humanity at large. The prestigious award was presented as part of the department’s ongoing […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Chief Executive Director, Lukom Integrated Services Ltd, TPL Lukman Komolafe, has disclosed that in a bid to galvanize food production and employment generation in the agric space Iseyin Agric Value Hub will drive deep agribusiness to change the narrative. Komolafe made this known in statement signed by him, where […]

By Kennedy Mbele Chairman of Blue Diamond Logistics and Uzotex Charity Foundation, Mr. Festus Uzoma Mbisiogu, has continued to make a lasting impact in Umuchima ancient community and its environs in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State through far-reaching humanitarian interventions in infrastructure, healthcare, and community empowerment. Over the past decade, Mbisiogu—who serves […]

Graduate Research Assistant, Moses Oluma, has been awarded the Graduate Student Outstanding Researcher Support Grant under the National RISE (Regional Innovation-Centered University Support System) Project of the Republic of Korea. The grant is aimed at supporting outstanding graduate students whose research contributions show strong potential for innovation and global impact, particularly in science and technology–driven […]