Residents of Umuene in Amigbo village, Ishi-Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area, on Thursday staged a protest over an alleged attempt to take over a piece of land the community claims as its ancestral property.

Global health experts have raised the alarm that violence against women, stigma around infectious diseases, and deep-rooted gender inequalities are fueling the rise of drug-resistant infections worldwide, cautioning that antimicrobial resistance, AMR, cannot be contained without addressing these barriers to healthcare.

BUA Cement Plc has distributed agricultural inputs to about 300 farmers resettled from their communities in Sokoto State as part of efforts to restore livelihoods and strengthen economic resilience among displaced rural households.

Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, while also killing a senior terrorist commander and 19 others, during a separate attack in Yobe State.

As Nigeria strives for economic growth, one thing is clear; women’s empowerment is key. At a convening of stakeholders in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), FirstBank Group Executive, Corporate Banking and Chairperson, FirstBank Women Network, Olaitan Martins, delivered a stirring call to action – gender equality must move beyond promises into measurable impact.

Security, media, and technology experts have endorsed the establishment of an independent Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub) to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to detect and respond to misinformation…

By Jimoh Babatunde Africa must strengthen intra-continental economic partnerships and modernize its security architecture to remain globally competitive, the Chief Executive Officer of Pureinsight Strategy Group, Kenneth Matthew, has said. In a policy statement, Matthew noted that Africa’s long-term prosperity will depend on security modernization, greater private sector participation and deeper economic collaboration across the […]

Global sustainable chemical company Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, foremost brewer in Nigeria Nigerian Breweries Plc, and leading African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd have partnered to establish one of Africa’s largest state-of-the-art recycled PET (rPET) production facilities in Nigeria, based on planned production capacity. PET […]

The leading international leaders of hypocrisy and deception, with headquarters in Western Europe, are as they historically do, teaching lessons they themselves will neither take nor accept. Iran has since February 28, 2026, been under waves of relentless attacks by the United States, US, and Israel with children and adults, citizens and leaders, being dispatched with […]

Afro Juju CEO, Godgift Plato Nlerum, has announced a new international management partnership via his Instagram page, revealing that Afro Juju has entered into a strategic management agreement with Soca artist Gailann and TriniCable Communication Enterprise, a media and entertainment company based in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, owned by Wayne Joseph.

The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Magboh, has congratulated Olatunji Ridwan Disu on his confirmation as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing the development as a decisive step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.

Zikoko, brand of BigCabal Media has released the second season of ‘HER: The Docuseries’, showcasing five Nigerian women who have achieved financial success and built thriving businesses despite numerous challenges.

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said that while the party remains open to all Nigerians, it is particularly interested in attracting members who share its vision for a better Nigeria where justice and the rule of law prevail.

Leading organiser of face-to-face events, DMG Events, has said because Nigeria plays a central role in West Africa’s economy, its infrastructure development has significant regional implications. Currently, Nigeria’s infrastructure stock stands at just 30 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, far below the 70 per cent benchmark recommended for middle-income economies. According […]

In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Parallex Bank hosted a special event for female staff on Friday, March 6, at the Bank’s headquarters, celebrating the achievements, resilience, and growing influence of women in the workplace and society.