By Peter Duru, Makurdi Women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State are recording significant gains in economic independence and social resilience following the implementation of the Promoting Women’s Economic Resilience (POWER) project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE) in collaboration with the Gender and […]

Amnesty International called on Nigerian authorities to investigate what it described as the reckless use of firearms that led to the teenager’s death.

Morka also dismissed claims by the ADC that the APC is interfering in its internal affairs, challenging the opposition party to provide proof.

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East poses immediate, severe and multifaceted risks to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, while outlining urgent pathways to safeguard industry operators. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in a statement, said the sector is already grappling with the ripple […]

THE Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) has selected 30 standout innovation teams to advance to the regional phase of its national competition, marking a key milestone in a 10-month initiative aimed at transforming academic research into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises. Chosen from 375 submissions, the teams represent Nigeria’s emerging generation of engineers, with five projects […]

The All Progressive Congress, APC’s Chieftain in Delta state, Oviri Okwagbe has stressed that there is no All Progressive Congress, APC factions in Delta state.

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States Dollar as the first full trading week of April 2026 commenced.

The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to fight growing cyber threats. In a statement the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the proposed council will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance coordination, information sharing, and collaboration across public and […]

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake and the NRS chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, held at the former’s office in Abuja, to define ways of working together. […]

Eyewitness accounts described the turnout as unprecedented in the community’s history, with a diverse mix of attendees from Obinocha and Amuamu Obinocha.