Soludo names Onwualu pro-chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council. Other members of the governing council include Igwe Dr. Chris Oranu Chidume, Prof. O. J. Ogbuagu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, and […]
South Korea defeat Czech Republic 2-1 to make strong World Cup start
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.
MTN Nigeria committed to transparency, consumer education — CEO
By Peter Egwuatu MTN Nigeria, MTNN Plc, has expressed its commitment to transparency and consumer education in its drive to strengthen trust, and promote greater digital literacy as data continues to play a central role in everyday life. Dr Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTNN, stated this at its public engagement platform code-named Data on Trial […]
Electricity a democratic dividend we owe Nigerians, we intend to deliver it – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described reliable electricity supply as a “democratic dividend” that his administration is committed to delivering to Nigerians, saying ongoing reforms in the power sector are aimed at fixing long-standing structural challenges. In his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said that when his government assumed office in 2023, the electricity sector was facing […]
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Reforms not for ease but necessity, leakages reduced — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that the economic reforms introduced by his administration were driven by necessity rather than ease, noting that they were aimed at restoring stability, improving fiscal discipline, and repositioning Nigeria’s economy for long-term growth.
Adumu-Ama community visits Dokubo-Asari, seeks alliance for sustainable development
The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, an indigene of Kula Kingdom, was among members of the delegation.
Crime has no ethnicity, let us not assign blame or point fingers — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to avoid ethnic profiling and blame games in the fight against insecurity, insisting that crime has no ethnicity and the country must remain united to defeat terrorism and criminality.
NNPCL, security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals
By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and security agencies have intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism following the discovery of a damaged section of the Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) crude oil pipeline at Pai Community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The […]
Cardoso receives Central Bank of the Year Award
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London recently. Accepting the Award Cardoso expressed appreciation to Central Banking Publications and the award judges for the recognition. He dedicated the honour to […]
Vote, build, work and code here, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stop leaving the country
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.
Businesses’ confidence in macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Businesses’ confidence in the macro economy rose significantly to 7.9 index points in May 2026 from 3.9 index points in the preceding month of April 2026, even as insecurity, multiple taxation, and high interest rates continued to pose major operational challenges to businesses during the period. This was contained in the latest Central […]
Textile importation rises 17% to N267.7bn
By Yinka Kolawole The value of textile materials imported into Nigeria rose by 17 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N267.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), highlighting the country’s continued reliance on imported textile products despite efforts to revive local production. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that textile imports increased […]
Brevity Anderson, EICBI partner across Africa, Europe, India
By Sebastine Obasi Brevity Anderson UK and the Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) have formally executed a strategic Collaboration and Services Agreement establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in trade facilitation, investment promotion, stakeholder engagement, and international commercial development across Africa, the European Union, and India. The Agreement provides for collaborative activities including trade […]
Tinubu approves 50,000 police recruits, hopeful on abducted pupils’ return
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to recruit more than 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel as part of measures to strengthen security across the country, while expressing hope for the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. Speaking in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu acknowledged that […]
Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set for kick-off, says Lagos govt
By Godwin Oritse Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub. Speaking at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held in Lagos earlier in this week, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the […]
