MAN lauds UNIDO’s move to reposition Nigeria’s manufacturing sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the United Nations IndustrialDevelopment Organisation (UNIDO) for its efforts aimed at repositioning the manufacturing sector in Nigeria for sustained growth by adopting global best practices and methodologies. Director, Research and Economic Policy Division, MAN, Dr. Oluwasegun Osidipe, gave the commendation at the ‘MAN National Stakeholders Sensitisation Workshop of […]
Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa after Gov Fintiri’s defection
In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.”
DSS nabs two suspected arms couriers, recovers RPGs, rescues kidnap victim
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers, seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads
Agro-industrial scale will define ‘new Ondo – GMD CapitalSage, Alamu
The Founder and Group Managing Director of CapitalSage Holdings, John Alamu, has advocated for accelerated investment in value addition and agricultural industrialisation, saying its a defining strategy for Ondo State’s long-term economic transformation.
‘Nigeria records one suicide every 33 seconds’
AN anti-suicide advocacy group, Suicide Is No Solution, yesterday, raised the alarm over Nigeria’s escalating suicide crisis, highlighting that a death occurs every 33 seconds and an estimated 15,000 to 16,000 Nigerians die by suicide annually.
Foundation donates equipment, drugs to Ondo govt to boost health care delivery in riverine area
The Oba Micah and Olori Moronke Ajijo Foundation, has donated drugs, medical supplies and a state-of-the-art 4D ultrasound Doppler machine,
Alleged secret bank accounts: CCB summons FHC CJ, Justice Tsoho
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to appear before it following an investigation into an allegation that he operated secret bank accounts.
Governors back Tinubu’s oil revenue reform, urge direct remittance to Federation Account
The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s reforms requiring oil and gas revenue entitlements to be remitted directly into the Federation Account.
Iran strikes: US issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria
In the wake of the attacks, President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s leadership had agreed to return to negotiations with the United States after the bombardments of multiple Iranian cities.
Umanu Elijah, Osimhen, others named among 100 Most Exceptional Young Africans
By Benjamin Njoku Umanu Elijah has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Exceptional Young Africans, alongside football star Victor Osimhen and human rights advocate Rinu Oduala by the New African magazine. According to the magazine, the honorees represent diverse sectors including science, business, technology, the creative industries, public service, and community development. This […]
Court jails two people for 40 years for producing, distributing counterfeit drinks
By Chioma Obinna The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted two men for producing and distributing adulterated and unregistered alcoholic beverages, sentencing them to a combined 40-year term of imprisonment in what authorities described as a major victory against counterfeit products in the state. The convicts, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, 58, and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu, […]
