Lagos announces road closures for Fanti Carnival
Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures in parts of Lagos Island for the colourful Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, to avoid disruptions.
Fire in Delta Central as Dafinone, Omo-Agege, Emerhor battle for senatorial seat
The race for the Delta Central Senatorial seat has commenced in earnest as seven aspirants have so far thrown their hats into the ring.
Nigerian woman’s killer-boyfriend jailed for life in UK
Norbert Maiksner, 49, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years for murdering his girlfriend, 45-year-old Nigerian Frances Obiefuleh
Cassava Paradox: Can Nigeria stop importing the ethanol it can produce?
Nigeria’s need for ethanol is growing, yet the country remains trapped in a cycle of dependency. Insights from the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA)…
Capital budgets without cash: How trillions approved by NASS failed to reach MDAs
“When ministries know that large portions of their capital budgets may never be released, the annual budget risks becoming more of a speculative document”
DICON signs MoU with Briech UAS, Poctova on military tech
Nigeria took a significant step toward defence self-reliance as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EIB Group to localise the production of unmanned systems, military hardware and advanced digital defence solutions.
Rising fuel prices drive EV adoption in Nigeria — Experts
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Rising fuel costs are pushing Nigerians towards electric vehicles (EVs), as industry players, financiers and policymakers say lower running costs and flexible financing are making the shift increasingly practical. According to them, the shift is being driven by everyday pressure, noting that as petrol prices rise and transport costs take […]
2027: SWAGA begins mobilization for Tinubu, Tuesday in Ondo
Led by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the group, as part of its itinerary is scheduled to pay a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure on the same day
Women in vulnerable situations need empowerment, not sympathy – Oreoluwa Famurewa
Oreoluwa Famurewa, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc. (FCWAMCO) is passionate about people, culture, and purposeful communication that drives impact. Over the years, she has devoted her time and energy to empowering communities, families, and especially women and girls who are key pillars of the society. Excerpts: How do you see this year’s […]
How 2Baba lit up Lagos at 25th anniversary concert
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, delivered a memorable performance last weekend, in Lagos, during a grand concert marking his 25th anniversary in the music industry.
Convention: APC leadership renewal signals fresh push for inclusion, Party unity – Agba
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Martha Agba, has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the party, describing their emergence as a pivotal moment that goes beyond routine leadership transition to a broader opportunity for renewal and growth. In a statement released after the party’s recent convention, Agba noted that the successful […]
