By Olayinka Ajayi  Former President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Dr. Nicholas Omoko, has called on Urhobo traditional rulers, political leaders, and socio-cultural groups to immediately mobilise and demand the appointment of another Urhobo indigene as replacement for the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Dr. Omoko warned that the […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young THE Federal Government has injected over N90 billion into police pensions, marking a major boost to retirement welfare and easing years of hardship associated with delayed payment of accrued pension rights for retired police officers. Head Business Development and Marketing, NPF Pensions, Chukwuma Ohaka, informed that the intervention follows significant progress in […]

Call for stronger academia–market collaboration as interest wanes among graduates By Ebunoluwa Sessou Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed calls for deliberate collaboration between academic institutions, policymakers and grassroots practitioners to reposition the profession as a viable, respected and future-facing career path, particularly for women, amid mounting climate and sustainability challenges. The […]

As Ogun State marks its 50th anniversary, the Golden Jubilee stands not merely as a count of years, but as a powerful reflection of identity, resilience and a shared vision that has steadily shaped one of Nigeria’s most strategic and culturally significant states. Widely known as the Gateway State, Ogun has, over five decades, carved […]

By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria and Morocco are set to strengthen bilateral economic relations with the commencement of the second edition of the Nigeria–Morocco Business Week, scheduled to hold from February 9 to 12, 2026, across Lagos, Kano and Abuja, with a projected trade boost of between $7 billion and $10 billion.The high-level business and investment […]

By Ochuko Akuopha It’s been over 40 years since the water supply scheme was constructed in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area, Delta State, but residents are still waiting for a drop to drink.   NDV learned that the scheme, built by the military administration in 1978, has been non-functional for years, leaving residents frustrated.   Some […]

“This isn’t just about a car,” says Slate Nation. “It’s about showing our people that we can dream big, work hard, and win”

By Elizabeth Osayande As Nigeria braces for a population surge projected to double by 2050, the nation faces escalating challenges ranging from rising waste volumes to increasing manufacturing costs and persistently high youth unemployment. In a bid to address these issues, the Nigeria Circular Economy Week (NCEW) 2026 will take place from February 16 to […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom& Efe Onodjae  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security, noting that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a long history of participation in international peacekeeping operations dating back to 1961. Egbetokun spoke at the opening of a two-day symposium titled “The Nigeria Police and the Peace Process in Africa”, organised by the […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Trans Amadi Branch, has donated safety kits to the TURN Plastic Recycling Plant in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to promote workplace safety and support sustainable engineering initiatives. The donation, carried out under the Branch’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, was aimed at […]