By Adeola Badru The Federal Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have finalised South-West consultations on the National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030 in Ibadan, bringing Nigeria closer to adopting a landmark development agenda aimed at tackling regional disparities and driving inclusive economic growth. The workshop marked a crucial stage in the development […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to boost food production, Tinubu-led administration on food security, the National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, Wednesday, flagged off Farm Input Support Programme, FISP, in Minna Niger State as 20,160 farmers in North Central region benefit from the support. The NADF flagged off the Farm Input Support Programme […]

Leaders of Itsekiri Communities of Ebrohimi, Obaghoro, Tebu, Gbokoda, Aja – Amita, Udo and Jakpa, making up the Indigenous Communities of Olero Oil Field in Warri North Local Government Area, have called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to investigate violation of the peace accord reportedly signed by Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo leaders, […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As part of efforts to ensure a credible and peaceful governorship election in Osun State, The Kukah Centre (TKC) has trained 45 field observers to monitor the electoral process ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. The observers, drawn from various local government areas of the state, underwent a five-day […]

.launches INARIC .10 top projects to share N25m By Adesina Wahab  The Chief Executive Officer of  Iwemi National Academic Research Impact Challenge, INARIC, Mr Ejimofor Akah, has said research papers have economic value that the country is not taking adequate advantage of because there is no connection between research being done in tertiary institutions and […]

By Cynthia Alo The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways. Speaking at the 2026 Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (SCAN) Dockworkers’ Day in Lagos, the Lagos Area Manager, […]

The Enugu State Government on Wednesday signed agreements with four renewable energy developers to provide electricity to four rural communities across the state’s three senatorial districts. The agreement was signed during the Renewable Energy Development for State Electricity Market (REDSEM) Grant Agreement Signing Ceremony organised by the Enugu State Government with support from the Nigerian […]

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has placed hydrography at the centre of national maritime priorities. Matawalle made the position known on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear […]

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday launched a passionate campaign for healthier lifestyles among Nigerian children, declaring that the nation’s future depends on a generation that embraces vaccination, proper nutrition, personal hygiene and mental well-being.

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off later today, sports chat and social e-commerce platform, LeagueBook, has urged football fans to embrace integrated digital platforms for match engagement and ticket access, saying the traditional process of securing tickets remains fragmented and stressful. This comes amid preparations by football lovers for the World […]

The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on ongoing township road projects across Kaduna State, assuring residents that the projects will be completed according to specifications and within stipulated timelines.

By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives is set to vote on a key constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police, as part of renewed legislative efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. House leaders confirmed in Abuja on the eve of the decisive plenary session that the proposed reform has gained […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State Government has urged youths and social media users to embrace responsible online engagement and avoid generating content capable of inciting tension or undermining peaceful coexistence. Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, made the call at the closeout ceremony of the Delimi Prosper Project in Kaduna, an initiative designed to strengthen […]

A former Managing Editor of Daily Times newspaper and publisher of Nationwide Reports, Bonaventure Melah, has thanked the management of Folio Communications Limited, owners of Daily Times of Nigeria and Folio Africa, for considering him worthy to serve as member of the organizing Board of the Times Heroes Awards designed to celebrate Daily Times centenary […]

•Lauds  Lagos on  industrial, digital transformation By Emeka Anaeto The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),  Wamkele Mene, has disclosed that the continental trade bloc is on course to achieve an annual intra-African trade volume of $250 billion in the current year, up from $220 billion recorded in 2025. This is even as […]