By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA — Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has said the institution’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)-supported research on zeolite catalysts has produced a patented indigenous technology capable of saving Nigeria more than $300 million annually in foreign exchange if commercialised. Ahmed disclosed this during a courtesy visit […]

By Chinonso Alozie OWERRI — The Managing Director of Negs Empire, Cynthia Goodness Ezinne Nwakuba, has said the South East remains one of Nigeria’s strongest commercial hubs, arguing that the region enjoys greater purchasing power than Lagos because of its extensive trading network. Speaking in Owerri during the sixth anniversary of Negs Empire, Nwakuba, however, […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chief of Staff to Osun State Governor, Kazeem Akinleye, has called on artisans across Edeland to participate in the August 15 governorship election and support the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Akinleye made the appeal during a town hall meeting organised by the Forum of Ede Youth Development Association (FEYDA), […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented prostheses for varying degrees of injury to 78 beneficiaries in continuation of its Prosthesis Provision Exercise. Speaking at the formal presentation of the final report on the current phase of the exercise in Abuja, the Managing Director of the Fund, Oluwaseun […]

By Jimoh BabatundeThe Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the interests and businesses of tourism operators while championing reforms aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s tourism industry. Speaking at a press conference to mark one year of the current administration, FTAN President, Dr. Badaki Aliyu, said […]

For decades, beer culture in Nigeria has been shaped by a familiar belief: the more bitter and heavier the beer, the bolder the person drinking it. Bitterness became a badge of honour. Heavier beers were seen as more authentic, while intense drinking was celebrated as a symbol of toughness and endurance rather than personal preference. […]

By Chioma OkoyePopular TikTok content creator and livestreamer King Kaly has launched a series of data and airtime giveaways aimed at supporting members of his online community. King Kaly, who has more than 2.4 million followers on TikTok, said the initiative was inspired by the challenges many of his followers face in affording the mobile […]

Scientific evidence shows that warmer temperatures allow the atmosphere to retain more moisture, increasing the intensity of rainfall events.

By Etop EkanemAs Nigeria’s new industrial policy enters its critical implementation phase, private sector leaders have emphasized that data-driven accountability and sustained execution will be the defining factors in its success. The call was made during a high-level panel at the recently concluded NECA Employers’ Summit, which brought together policymakers, business leaders, and industry stakeholders […]

Stakeholders have called on the Plateau State government and Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the State to sustain the gains of the Maternal and Child Health Initiative (MCHI), which have created lasting positive impacts on women in communities. This follows the completion of the nine-month intervention by the Restored Heart Foundation in Gassa and […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Efforts to promote sustainable nutrition interventions in Nigeria received a boost as Vitamin Angels Nigeria Programme brought together health and nutrition stakeholders from nine states for a three-day learning workshop in Akure, Ondo State. The workshop, held from June 29 to July 1, focused on strengthening government ownership of nutrition programmes […]

The President of SEMACO Group and President of AFRICURRENCY, Dr Christian-Shola, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the ongoing transformation of Abuja, describing the remodelling of the Abuja City Gate as a positive reflection of Nigeria’s development efforts. Speaking during a visit to the […]

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a grassroots mental health awareness campaign aimed at tackling stigma, promoting early intervention and equipping communities with practical coping skills. It described mental health as a growing public health challenge that required urgent collective action. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Promise Kept Foundation, brought together […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with OKE-EZE INCREASE LIMITED, has commenced a five-day ICT Foundation Digital Skills training programme for 50 youths in Benin City, Edo State. The training, which began on July 13 and will end on July 17, is designed to equip participants with foundational digital skills to […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State have protested in Awoye Community, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the party’s leadership to uphold the outcome of the House of Representatives primary election won by Hon. Leke Akingboye. The protesters urged the President and APC […]