Agric sector records 3.15% growth in GDP to 11.87trn
The agricultural sector comprising crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing recorded a 3.15 per cent, year-on-year growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to N11.87 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N11.51 trillion in Q1’25.
Delta: New Otughievwen Chairman Augustine Garri unveils transformation agenda
Mr. Augustine Garri, the newly elected Chairman of Otughievwen (Otu-Jeremi) community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has begun implementing his development plan for the oil-rich community. Garri, a former National President of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Alumni Association, was sworn in after winning the community leadership election held on June […]
HOC Capital Club inducts Wole Olanipekun as council president
By Emmanuel Okogba HOC Capital Club has formally inducted Chief Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN, one of Nigeria’s most respected legal luminaries and elder statesmen, as President of the Council of Chairmen and Grand Patron of the Club. The landmark event brought together distinguished business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, traditional rulers, investors, and professionals, reflecting the Club’s […]
Agbese commends armed forces, says troops excelling despite limited resources
In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Labour Party lawmaker praised the Armed Forces for continuing to record significant successes despite limited resources.
Shelter Afrique’s 45th AGM holds from tomorrow to Thursday in Morocco
By Kingsley Adegboye Morocco will host the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Development Bank. The annual meetings scheduled to take place from June 9 to11, 2026, at Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, will feature an Annual Symposium, a Ministerial Roundtable, the bank’s statutory meetings, field visits and a series of business and […]
Forgotten by Time: How collapsed bridge left 4 communities stranded in A’Ibom
By Uko Etim ETINAN—For residents of four forgotten communities in Akwa Ibom State, crossing a river has become a mortal threat. Since a 120-metre bridge collapsed on the Efa–Ikot Ese–Ikot Ibok–Ikot Mfon–Ndiya Road in 2011, the communities of Efa, Ikot Ibok, and Ikot Mfon in Etinan Local Government Area, along with Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, […]
