By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has hosted a high-level coordination meeting ahead of the pilot phase of the National Learning Assessment (NLA), set to take place in selected schools across the state. The meeting, held at the Board’s headquarters in Makurdi, brought together key stakeholders to fine-tune preparations […]

In a post on X on Monday, Momodu described the situation as “extremely sad,” pointing out that Atiku had chosen Obi as his vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 election.

The organisers of the 2026 National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally have named Nigerian actresses, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Joke Silva, Rahman Sadau, Eniola Badmus and a stellar cast of entertainers, in a committee led by the first lady of Lagos state, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol witnessed an increase from N1,051.47 in February to N1,288.54 in March.

President William Ruto of Kenyan has explained that his remarks on Nigerian English were misinterpreted and taken out of context.

By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers in Nigeria have lamented the persistently low contribution of manufactured goods to the nation’s export basket despite a rise in total exports in 2025, warning that structural bottlenecks continue to undermine the country’s competitiveness in the global market. Exporters under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group, MANEG, disclosed that although Nigeria’s […]

•Unveils FG’s 10-point strategy, seeks private investment  •Targets productivity, financing, infrastructure gap  The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s projected $74 billion livestock economy, stressing that bold reforms, strategic investments and stronger private sector participation are critical to achieving the target by 2035. Speaking at […]

A 21-year-old Austrian man has pleaded guilty to involvement in a planned attack on a 2024 concert by Taylor Swift in Vienna, authorities have confirmed.

•Commends local producer By Gabriel Ewepu The Federal Government, FG, has indicated that Nigeria’s textile industry is struggling with massive importation, poor infrastructural backbone against local manufacturers and trade malpractices. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Minister of Industries, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, said as a result of weakened domestic production, Nigeria spends about […]

The Cross River State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, issuing a three-month ultimatum to erring clinics to upgrade or face closure.