By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — A non-governmental organisation, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative, has unveiled a regional youth development policy agenda aimed at promoting youth participation, governance engagement and sustainable development across the seven states of North-West Nigeria. The framework was launched at the North-West Youth Summit 2026 held in Kaduna, with support from the Nigeria […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — A maritime expert, Master Mariner and development advocate, Capt. Caleb Danladi, has called for increased recognition, protection and investment in seafarers, describing them as critical to global trade and economic development. Danladi made the call in a statement marking the 2026 World Day of Seafarers, celebrated globally under the theme: […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and President Bola Tinubu for what it described as the successful conduct of the 2026 bye-elections and the Ekiti State governorship election. The group said the outcome of the polls had strengthened public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A resident of Kawo in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Ibrahim Sa’id Alkali, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), calling for an investigation into the alleged non-distribution of constituency empowerment items reportedly procured for Kaduna North Federal Constituency. In a petition dated June 23, 2026, Alkali […]

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over the sharp decline in bank credit to the manufacturing sector, warning that the development could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment and jeopardise the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, noted that […]