Falcon Aerospace Limited (Falcon Aero), a leading business aviation firm in West Africa, has appointed veteran pilot, aircraft engineer and seasoned aviation administrator, Captain Folayele Akinkuotu, as Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Falcon Aero as the company accelerates its expansion beyond West Africa into key […]

…says legacy should be measured by mothers saved, not projects commissioned By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has thrown a direct challenge to the 23 Local Government Area ,LGA chairmen in the state, urging them to take ownership of primary healthcare delivery and make the fight against preventable deaths a top priority in […]

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a major investment-driven reform to tackle persistent electricity failures in Nigerian hospitals, targeting at least 30 per cent uninterrupted power supply across healthcare facilities by 2027 under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A former Delta State Commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in what he described as attempts to infiltrate and sabotage the party in Delta North Senatorial District. Eboh made the appeal amid the controversy surrounding […]

Major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and elected officials from Yagba federal constituency have rallied behind the emergence of Leke Abejide as candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.They declared that his victory at the party’s primary election reflected the genuine will of APC members.In a statement signed by the Kogi State […]

…Calls for urgent protection of Children’s rights By Chinedu Adonu The Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of child neglect, exploitation, and abuse across Africa, urging governments, stakeholders, and communities to take urgent steps to safeguard children’s rights to safe water, sanitation, education, and protection. The call was made by […]

By Henry Ojelu Babalakin & Co. has completed the judging phase of its 2026 Art Competition and Exhibition, marking a major milestone in its efforts to support emerging artists and strengthen Nigeria’s creative ecosystem. The annual initiative, now in its second edition, is designed to discover, promote and reward young artistic talents across the country […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke ABUJA — Government agencies, employers, workers’ organisations and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening chemical safety and occupational health standards in Nigeria during a national consultation on a proposed International Labour Organization (ILO) instrument on chemical hazards in the workplace. The consultation, convened by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition […]

By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]

Enugu State has been designated as the South-East Zonal Headquarters of the Office of the Tax Ombud, a development expected to enhance taxpayer support services and contribute to improving the tax-to-GDP ratio of both the state and the nation by bringing services closer to individuals and businesses across the region. The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office […]

Makinde struck an emotional tone, insisting that his administration would do everything possible to ensure that the abducted children did not suffer the fate of the Chibok schoolgirls.

As discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum across Kaduna State, questions of representation, performance, and leadership effectiveness are increasingly shaping political conversations.

‎By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja ‎‎Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho of Kogi East Senatorial District has flagged off the second phase of solar-powered borehole projects across several communities in the district to improve access to clean and potable water. ‎‎The flag-off ceremony took place in Bassa Local Government Area yesterday were carried out in Mozum, Gboloko, and […]

More than 161 million Nigerians still depend on contaminated water sources, exposing millions of children to preventable diseases that disrupt their education and threaten their future, according to Save the Children International (SCI).

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria’s healthcare sector is set for a major transformation as Shalina Diagnostics unveiled an ambitious plan to establish 500 diagnostic testing points across the country within the next three years, a move aimed at addressing what experts describe as the weakest link in the nation’s healthcare system. The company announced the […]