NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual sign MoU to deepen technical cooperation on social insurance, workplace safety
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for institutional cooperation in social insurance administration, occupational health and safety, and employee compensation. The agreement was signed on 25 June 2026 at the conclusion of […]
‘Stop de-marketing Nigeria, be responsible citizens’ – WoPU launches national patriotism campaign
By Victor Ahiuma-Young, ABUJA Working People United, WoPU, has launched a national civic engagement and patriotism campaign tagged “Responsible Citizen,” urging Nigerians to embrace responsible citizenship and refrain from actions and comments that portray the country negatively. The campaign was unveiled on Thursday at the Good Governance Summit held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, […]
Businesses must move beyond promises on human rights, UNGCNN tells corporate leaders
By Esther Onyegbula The United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, UNGCNN, has urged Nigerian businesses to move beyond policy commitments and embrace human rights accountability as a strategic tool for building trust, attracting investment and ensuring long-term business sustainability. The call was made at the Private Sector Dialogue on Business and Human Rights themed, “Business […]
Oyebanji: The legacy of the righteous
By Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge named after him. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. This 1.2-kilometre road is the latest in the series of projects classified by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as his legacy projects. In Nigerian governance, a legacy […]
Apapa-Iganmu LCDA mobilises women for PVC collection ahead of 2027 polls
By Esther Onyegbula Wife of the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Chairperson, Alhaja Kikelomo Layeni-Jimoh, has called on women in the council area to register for and collect their Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Layeni-Jimoh made the call on Wednesday during the maiden edition of the monthly Women in […]
How Atiku’s AUN is impacting Northern Nigeria
By MARGEE ENSIGN I have had the challenge and privilege of leading universities on three continents: Africa, North America, and, most recently, Europe, at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG). But I will never forget in a hurry my experiences at the American University of Nigeria, Yola. The AUN, where I was president from 2010 […]
Police commended for recovering 504 rustled animals
Governor Dauda Lawal had commended the police for their remarkable display of bravery and commitment to the fight against banditry in Zamfara state.
LASG targets completion of over 2,000 housing units before 2027
The Lagos State Government says it is intensifying efforts to complete more than 2,000 housing units under construction in Abraham Adesanya and Sangotedo areas of Ibeju-Lekki before the end of the current administration. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing housing projects across the state. Akinderu-Fatai […]
Georgia House honours Osun APC senatorial candidate, Adegoke
By Innocent AnabaProminent Nigerian lawyer and APC candidate for the Osun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, Kunle Adegoke, SAN, has been honoured by the Georgia House of Representatives in the United States for his contributions to the legal profession, human rights advocacy and democratic governance. The recognition was presented in Atlanta, Georgia, […]
Foodstuff Store, Kilishi Festival partner to champion Nigerian food culture
By Emmanuel Okogba Foodstuff Store has joined forces with Kilishi Festival as an official partner for the 2026 edition of the festival, a collaboration designed to celebrate Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage while creating economic opportunities for food entrepreneurs, vendors, and local businesses. Scheduled to hold on August 2, 2026, at Tobix Garden, Abuja, Kilishi Festival […]
Okpebholo to explore existing 72 tourists’ assets in Edo – Aide
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE Director-General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, Mrs Vivian Elabor on Wednesday said the administration of Governor Monday Okoebholo was ready to explore the existing 72 tourism assets in the state to promote hospitality business, create employment and other ancillary ventures in the state. She identified the Benin moat, […]
