By Edwin Philip, Lafia Beneficiaries of farm inputs, implements and tricycles distributed under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Nasarawa State have been urged to put the items to effective use to tackle food insecurity, improve their livelihoods and contribute to the state’s economy. The charge was given by the National Programme Coordinator of […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The flagship initiative of National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA, will equip 18,510 beneficiaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT with practical vocational and entrepreneurial skills designed to improve employability and expand opportunities for self-employment. Speaking in a statement issued by the Minister’s Senior Technical Adviser on Information […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Torrents of tributes flowed on Tuesday as the Abia State House of Assembly held a valedictory session for a former member who represented Bende at the defunct Eastern Nigeria House of Assembly, Elder Ejie Ekekwe Ukaegbu, celebrating him as “an outstanding statesman, fearless advocate of justice”, and one of the […]

THE Federal Ministry of Education through the Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Committee, RICC, in collaboration with Educational Trust Fund, TETFund, has commenced sensitization workshop in the South-East geopolitical zone on the commercialization of research works.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has moved to allay rising unrest among Nigeria Police personnel about remaining in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), saying it aims to secure improved retirement benefits for officers—not to back their withdrawal from the scheme. Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that the […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has unveiled plans to establish more jestties across the country, upgrade dilapidated infrastructure, phase out unsafe boats with a view to strengthening waterway safety enforcement, and deepening collaboration with the private sector to unlock full potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways. Speaking at a media briefing in […]

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Stakeholders have called for credible elections, stronger legislative oversight and greater transparency in governance as the National Assembly marked its Open Week in Abuja. Speaking at the event, themed “Three Years of the 10th National Assembly: Advancing Transparency, Inclusion and Reform,” former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John […]

By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 4,143.5 kilograms of Cannabis Indica with an estimated street value of ₦26.569 billion during a routine cargo examination at the Apapa Port. The Customs Area Controller of the […]

Popular event planner and founder of Sophie’s Treat Trove, Mrs. Sophia Otemabor Lawrence, has urged young girls to shun prostitution and embrace education, vocational training and entrepreneurship as pathways to financial independence and personal fulfillment.

By Ebunoluwa SessouThe United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons, IDPs to their homes. Garcia made the call during a visit to Abuja, where he held a series […]

Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor and content creator, Prince Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya, professionally known as M.O.P, is set to thrill comedy lovers with the fourth edition of his annual comedy special titled “M.O.P: Son of Patience.”

By Godwin Oritse The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that import duty exemption certificates approved in 2025 amounted to ₦34 trillion, saying the Federal Government’s duty waiver policy significantly constrained the Service’s revenue generation efforts. Adeniyi made the disclosure during an investigative session of the Senate Committee on Finance […]

By Adesina Wahab Otunba Awoyo Desmond, a House of Representatives candidate on the platform of the Action People’s Movement, APM, in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, has successfully organized the first batch of free eye care outreach for residents of his constituency. The humanitarian initiative provided free eye examinations to members of the community, with over 450 […]

Nigerian proptech startup OgaRent has announced leveraging technology to address challenges in the country’s rental market by creating a platform that connects landlords directly with prospective tenants and short-stay guests.

The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has highlighted the achievements of his administration under the “GODWIN Agenda”, saying the policy framework is driving development, improved welfare, inclusiveness and grassroots governance across the council area. Speaking as his administration marked two years in office, Ogorugba said the agenda was designed to […]