Zamfara first lady wins The Sun newspaper’s award
The wife of Zamfara State governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, has won The Sun newspaper’s First Lady of the Year award for 2026. This was announced by the management of the newspaper yesterday. The Sun Publishing Limited is the publisher of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun, Sporting Sun, and thesun.ng. The award was extended after […]
UK-backed programme mobilises $630m investment, creates 21,400 jobs in Nigeria
By Ebunoluwa SessouA UK Government-backed programme, Manufacturing Africa, has supported 23 investment deals in Nigeria, mobilising more than $630 million and creating or safeguarding over 21,400 direct jobs over the past six years. The figures were disclosed in Lagos on Monday at an event attended by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pete Vowles; British […]
Nobody can shut down internet to disrupt Nigeria’s elections — Urhoghide, EdoICTA boss
…Explains why Edo is rebuilding e-governance platform from scratch …Working to make connectivity cheaper for operators …says 128 MDAs now integrated into Edo’s digital government platform By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The debate over whether technology can make Nigeria’s elections more transparent, credible and efficient took another turn recently when stakeholders in the country’s technology […]
Nigerian Ambassador-Designate to Ireland resumes, calls for patriotism, value added services
By Ozioruva Aliu THE newly appointed Nigerian Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency, Onueze OCJ Okocha, SAN, has formally resumed duties where he was received by the Nigerian community and officials of the country’s embassy. In an address to the people, Okocha went down memory lane on his development from childhood to becoming […]
Drew Uyi joins African football leaders in Ghana for 2026 Business Summit
British-Nigerian FIFA-licensed football agent and sports branding strategist, Dr Drew Uyi, has been announced as a guest speaker at the Africa Football Business Summit 2026, scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, from October 22 to 23. Drew Uyi, Founder and Managing Director of DD Eleven Group Ltd, will join football executives, industry professionals and other […]
World Pharmacists Day: Pharmacist shortage threatens healthcare delivery — Experts
By Matthew Johnson Ahead of the World Pharmacists Day 2026, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have called for urgent investment in the profession, improved working conditions and stronger policy support to address manpower shortages and enable pharmacists contribute more effectively to healthcare delivery. The call was made at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, during […]
