Nigerian financial technology company, Mathesis Analytics, has secured fresh investment from institutional investor First Ally Capital to expand its artificial intelligence-powered credit infrastructure aimed at improving access to loans for millions of Nigerians without formal credit records.

By Emmanuel Iheaka The South East chapter of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) has engaged pentecostal clerics across the region as part of efforts to broaden support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. In a meeting with clerics representing various Christian denominations across the zone on Thursday, the Deputy National Leader […]

By Matthew Johnson Education leaders, policymakers, development practitioners, corporate organisations, technology innovators and advocates have renewed calls for bold, collaborative action to transform Nigeria’s education system as EduFuture Conference 2026 convened stakeholders around a shared commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind.  Held on July 9, 2026, under the theme “Scaling Equity: Building […]

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs, preferences, and economic realities of Nigerians. Speaking at the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 in Abuja, the Acting General Manager of ESHDC, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, […]

By Maryam Abdulaziz Usman No fewer than 3,600 vulnerable residents across the 17 local government areas of Yobe State are expected to benefit from a free eye care programme providing consultations, treatment and surgical interventions for cataracts and other eye conditions. The outreach, currently taking place at the Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, has attracted […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State for the 2027 election, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has pledged to make human capital development the cornerstone of his administration if elected, with a focus on youth empowerment, education and job creation. Gwamna made the pledge during a political gathering in […]

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abbas Tijjani Hassan, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies to address security challenges and promote development across the country. Hassan made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received members of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum […]

Recent reports of civilian casualties in North Kordofan have renewed attention on concerns over the methods of warfare being used in Sudan’s conflict, which has entered its fourth year, and the implications for compliance with international humanitarian law. In recent days, local sources and the Sudanese legal advocacy group Emergency Lawyers alleged that airstrikes carried […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe A major political development has unfolded in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders Committee and former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Muhammad Magaji, has resigned from the PDP and is set to join the ruling All […]

By Matilda Ikediobi Northern Nigeria’s agricultural landscape stands at a defining crossroads. For decades, millions of smallholder farmers have battled an increasingly unforgiving combination of climate change, destructive crop pests, declining soil productivity and rising production costs. What was once a dependable farming calendar has become increasingly unpredictable, with prolonged dry spells, erratic rainfall and […]

Canadian soccer standout Amber Ogbolu has continued her remarkable rise after earning a call-up to the Nigeria U-20 Women’s National Team Camp, marking a significant milestone in her young career.

Business mogul, Alhaji Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, has been honoured with an honorary Geogia citizenship and a formal resolution of recognition and commendation from the Georgia State Senate, United States of America.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to improve electricity supply in the state through the establishment of a 3.5-megawatt power plant if elected. Oyebamiji made the disclosure during a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, as […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately integrate registered community pharmacists into the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, scheme, saying the reform would significantly expand access to affordable healthcare, strengthen medicine safety and accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards Universal Health Coverage, UHC. The association […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As preparations intensify for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, stakeholders in the electoral process have been urged to ensure strict compliance with electoral laws, with a warning that legislation alone cannot guarantee credible polls. The call was made by the New Generation Girls and Women Development Initiative […]