Procurement reforms saved Nigeria over N1.1trn – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that procurement reforms saved the nation over N1.1 trillion. The vice president made the disclosure on Friday in his keynote address as the special guest of honour at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF)-Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Permanent Secretaries Retreat held […]
Somalia and the Horn of Africa: Security challenges and regional influence
The key question facing the Horn of Africa is no longer who will support Somalia, but how such support may affect the country’s sovereignty and the independence of its national decision-making. Over the past decade, the Horn of Africa has emerged as one of the principal arenas of engagement for regional and international powers. Competition […]
NTIC students win 4 medals at Pan African Mathematics Olympiad
By Henry ObettaNigeria recorded an impressive outing at the 2026 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) held in Yamoussoukrou, Côte d’Ivoire, with students of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges, NTIC, claiming two of the country’s medals. Out of the six students who represented Nigeria at the continental competition, three were from NTIC, underlining the school’s growing reputation […]
FG, IFAD-VCDP annouce N3.07bn farm support for Benue
.distribute inputs to boost wet season production By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers in Benue State under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), with an investment of over N3.07 billion aimed at boosting rice […]
Idanre residents petition EFCC over abandoned N16.6km road project awarded in 2023
By Dayo Johnson Akure Concerned citizens and residents of Idanre Local Government Area in Ondo State have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the abandonment of the 16.6-kilometre Idanre–Owena Road Project awarded in 2023. In the petition signed by Olabanji Olusesan on behalf of the community, the residents expressed worry that the […]
Timon expands to Kenya after surpassing 100,000 users across Africa
By Juliet Umeh Nigerian-founded travel technology startup, Timon, has announced plans to expand into Kenya after surpassing 100,000 users across 16 African countries, as it accelerates its growth following its selection into Alliance, a global startup accelerator. Alliance is one of the world’s most competitive accelerators for crypto and AI startups. In 2025, it received […]
