AFNIS 2026: Alake tasks African countries not to remain sources for raw materials
.as AFNIS attracts over N$600m investments in 4 years By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS export of raw solid minerals continue, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Wednesday, charged African countries not to remain sources for raw materials. Alake who was represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Solid […]
World Cup: ‘Why can’t Africans be here?’ Koulibaly questions US travel ban
“I think that every team can have their people, so I don’t understand why people from Africa cannot have their people.
The airport revolution: How Olubunmi Kuku is rewriting FAAN’s story
When Olubunmi Kuku took over as Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, she stepped into an institution weighed down by years of neglect. Airport toilets were notorious for poor hygiene. Infratructure was failing. Staff morale was low. Financial systems lacked transparency. Travellers had come to expect frustration rather than efficiency, and the […]
World Cup goals record ‘just a number’, Messi says after hat-trick against Algeria
The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
Jury shortlists finalists for 2026 National Spokesperson Awards
The Jury for the 2026 National Spokesperson Awards (NS Awards) has completed the first and second phases of its assessment, producing 42 finalists across 16 categories in what organisers describe as one of the most competitive editions since the awards were established. Chairman of the Jury, Professor Saudat Abdulbaqi, said a total of 171 nominations […]
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
On a magical night at Kansas City’s 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium, Messi delivered an electrifying individual display to join Miroslav Klose at the top of the World Cup scorers charts with 16 goals.
Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win
Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State
By Obas Esiedesa The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region, […]
PIGD: Mutfwang turning Plateau’s livestock potential into wealth
The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development, PIGD, has commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for what it described as a visionary and economically strategic intervention in the livestock sector through the groundbreaking of a 500-cattle-per-day ultra-modern abattoir at Pwomol Village, Heipang, and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. In a statement […]
Lagos shuts Iddo Bridge for 5 days
THE Lagos State government, yesterday, announced plans to shut Iddo Bridge, Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area for five days to allow the Federal Ministry of Works commence the installation of heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge.
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