By Nnasom David The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF) and the University of Abuja have unveiled an organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to address the issue of methane emissions caused by the millions of tonnes of organic waste generated in Nigeria each year. This project, according to the two bodies, represents a bold, scalable model for […]

The maiden edition of the Builders Corner Series – The Bridge, convened by the Iconic Women Network, challenged African women to embrace a more enduring assignment

The application for the 2026 PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship (PYCF) has closed, with 691 young Nigerians indicating interest in the 30 fellowship slots across the programme’s three training centres in Abuja, Ilorin, and Kano.

….Decries 6% budgetary allocation to health By Adesina Wahab Former President of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, SOGON, Prof. Oluwarotimi Akinola, has said poor Universal Health Coverage, UHC, in the country is aggravating poverty, as only about 10 percent of the population has access to UHC. According to him, a country with […]

Education stakeholders have called for greater investment in teacher training, resilient learning systems and stronger partnerships to improve access to quality education for children living in Nigeria’s informal settlements. The call was made at the Lagos Informal Settlement Education Improvement Programme (LISEIP) 2026, organised by Youth Advocate for Change (YAFC) with the theme: “Future-Ready Teachers […]

By Folarin Kehinde Aberdeenshire-based business analyst George Okoroma has partnered with the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) to lead a high-level delegation of West African energy executives to Scotland, in a move aimed at strengthening energy cooperation and investment between the two regions. The four-day trade mission, scheduled for September 1–4, 2026, will bring together […]

…Appeals to Diri, Ijaw leaders to intervene By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — An advisory member of the National Electoral Committee (NECOM) for the 2026 election of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Bristol Alagbariya, has called for the postponement of Saturday’s election to allow concerns over the delegate nomination process to be addressed. […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has appealed to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, to support the revival of Radio Nigeria Kaduna Station. This comes as the corporation’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muhammad Bulama, commended the administration’s remarkable strides in security, education, healthcare, agriculture and other key sectors. […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isah Salihu Basharu Kalanjeni, has resigned from office and also withdrawn his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The resignation letters, dated May 5 and July 7, 2026, have sparked political interest in Tangaza Local Government Area and the […]

The maiden edition of the Benue U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Leadership Summit has been held in Makurdi, drawing more than 400 participants in what organisers described as the beginning of a new platform to connect young people in Benue State with global opportunities, leadership development and career advancement.

While Olaopa confidently declares that although he has worked with many highly  placed people in government, Walson-Jack’s collegial spirit is unrivalled

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A governorship aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Chris N. Okonkwo, has called on the party leadership to release the outcome of its May 29, 2026, governorship primary election, saying he may seek legal redress if the matter remains unresolved. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Okonkwo said […]

By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]

By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria and the United Kingdom have partnered to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange, NICE, a national initiative designed to connect innovation hubs, research institutions and entrepreneurship support organisations, ESOs, across the country. The initiative, funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK […]

By OLAYINKA LATONA LAGOS — Thousands of worshippers gathered at the Chosen Revival Ground along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway over the weekend as the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries hosted its biennial international crusade, themed “And The Enemies Submitted.” The two-day programme, which ended on Sunday, attracted participants from across Nigeria and several other countries, with […]