As arrangements for the 2026 edition of Vanguard Economic Discourse gets to final stage, Professor Franklin Ngwu has joined the league of high profile personalities leading discussions at the event.

CADA also pointed to progress in electricity supply, describing the state as an exception amid widespread power challenges in the country.

…unveils essay competition By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to address the growing challenge of water scarcity and poor sanitation across Africa, the Pan African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission has unveiled activities for the 2026 Africa Day Celebration and Essay Competition. The announcement was made by the Global President of the Mission, Amb. […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA  In the past, we had in the opposition parties, radical leftists, socialists, welfarists, labour, and other liberals. Today, those who used to be in opposition are now in government. The question is: where are the core conservatives and establishment men and women who used to be in power? We will need them as […]

It doesn’t come as a surprise any more that the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON, meeting which took place last week in Abuja became a political theatre of suggestions. The organisation had itself to blame for the torrents of suggestions that came its way. BON was responsible for the rain that drenched it, having been very […]

…Confirms completion of equipment testing for Ogun industrial hub The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has confirmed the completion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for a 1x15MVA 33/11kV transformer designated for the Agbara Industrial Area in Ogun State, in what it says is a step toward improving power supply in the cluster. Managing Director […]

The position was outlined in a statement signed by Comrade Julius Malam-Obi, President of the United Niger Delta Congress, and Honourable Emaluji, Secretary-General of the group.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Director of CHRICED, Zikirullahi Ibrahim, said the country is under severe strain and can no longer afford business as usual.

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja China has called for stronger global cooperation, warning against rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions, while pledging expanded economic support for developing regions, including Africa. This was contained in a statement by Hui An, Professor at the China Africa Think Tank Research Center, on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the Boao Forum […]

By Emmanuel Daraloye Hollow timbres from Adeyemi Timileyin Adeboye’s violin shook the room that night as he led the solo deep worship session at the Living Seed Church, in Manchester, UK. The maestro, who has long since been a champion of the violin as a lead melodic voice, ups his ante with this rousing medley […]

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has credited the ongoing transformation in Nigeria’s maritime sector to the reforms being driven by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Federal Government.

…Adjourns hearing to May 5, 20 and June 3 By Olayinka Ajayi The Coroner’s Court of Lagos, held at the Igbosere before Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, has urged all interested parties to work together to find a way forward on the actual cause of late Nkanu Nnamdi, son of Chimamanda Adichie who passed away on Wednesday, […]

According to them, many Nigerians say they are paying more for electricity but getting far less in return, especially those on Band A, who are meant to enjoy near round-the-clock power.

A political group in Kaduna State, the Zango-Kataf/Jaba Coalition for All Progressives Accountability (CAPC), has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure a transparent and inclusive process in selecting its candidate for the Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency ahead of the next general elections.

The Ijaw ethnic group has honoured Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, with the traditional title Ijaw-ebidou-owei—meaning “The one who seeks the wellbeing of the Ijaw nation”—in recognition of his development efforts in riverine communities.