…NCEW 2026 Awards N1 million to winner of research grant, among other prizes By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The 2026 Nigeria Circular Economy Week, NCEW, reached an exciting conclusion on Thursday at the Nordic Hotel in Victoria Island, where stakeholders proved that for Nigeria, the transition from waste to wealth, a rapidly growing market […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Wale Adeniyi, has commissioned the renovated Methodist Primary School, Ibeshe, Ikorodu, a 104-year-old institution restored under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of the Nigeria Customs Service, Lilypond Export Command. The project was initiated by retired Comptroller Ajibola Odunsanya, former Area Controller of Lilypond Export Command, […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Traders under the aegies of Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, NPMA, made up of 58 different marrkets in Lagoshas appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention following the recent fire outbreak and demolition of affected markets. In a letter signed by the President of NPMA, Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, the association urged government […]

The High Court of Justice sitting in Ilesa, Osun State, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the suit challenging the installation and coronation of Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland.

By Henry Ojelu, ABUJA The Federal Capital Territory High Court has struck out a ₦100.5 billion defamation suit filed by the Nasarawa State Government and Governor Abdullahi Sule against Prof. Zacharys Gundu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mkar. The court, presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu, struck out the suit after a preliminary objection challenging […]

A recent debate within Nollywood has intensified conversations about the structure and sustainability of Nigeria’s film industry, with stakeholders describing the moment as pivotal for the future of African cinema.

By Efe Onodjae Human rights lawyer and entrepreneur Audu Maikori has commended the administration of Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, highlighting significant improvements in security and governance within two and a half years. Speaking on ARISE TV’s Primetime on Monday, Maikori described the transformation in Kaduna State as remarkable, particularly in restoring safety and public […]

By Jimoh Babatunde The World Crafts Council has honoured Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award in recognition of his contributions to the development of arts, culture and the creative industry. The award was presented at the second World Crafts Forum held in Kuwait City from February 1 to […]

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Political manipulation through misinformation, propaganda, and ethnic sentiments remains a persistent feature of Nigeria’s electoral landscape, with both ruling and opposition parties accused of deploying biased narratives to influence voters and secure political advantage. Analysts describe the practice as a recycled strategy rooted in Nigeria’s pre-independence and First Republic politics. A notable early example is […]