A five-day capacity-building training programme for teachers from oil and gas host communities in Delta State has been successfully concluded, marking another step toward strengthening STEM education in the region.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria ,PCN, on Friday,inducted 175 foreign-trained pharmacists into the Nigerian pharmacy profession, charging them to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace continuous professional development, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable healthcare delivery in the country. The induction and oath-taking ceremony, which marked the completion of the second cycle […]

Checks by Vanguard indicated that the new approach allows Dangote to bypass established depot networks and deliver fuel closer to retail outlets.

Jigawa State has joined other North Central states in fast-tracking the domestication of Nigeria’s new tax reforms, as sub-national governments intensify efforts to boost revenue generation…

By Esther Onyegbula A new memoir by Elizabeth Nta has offered a gripping account of childhood trauma, abuse, faith and resilience, chronicling her journey from a life marked by loss and exploitation to academic success and self-discovery. The book, which reads as both a personal testimony and a social commentary, traces Nta’s life from her […]

How the Flying Eagles of 1983 broke decades of heartbreak and opened FIFA’s doors for Nigerian football. FLYING EAGLES, Class of 1983The Team That Put Nigeria on the FIFA World Map By Paul Lucky Okoku Why We Must Tell Our Own Story January 8 stands as one of the most important dates in Nigerian football […]

In response to the rising cost of rent and the growing shortage of quality, modern housing, estate developer Egovas Properties Limited has unveiled a new affordable housing initiative targeted at residents of Delta State.

By Godwin Oritse A recently concluded opinion poll conducted by a reputable media organisation, Standard Post, has projected victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), in the August 8, 2026 election. According to the poll, Oyebamiji is leading the race with 52 per cent of respondents’ votes. The […]

The Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Olorogun Isaac Omavuaye Akpoveta, has been listed in the 2025 edition of Who’s Who in Africa, joining a distinguished list of Nigerians whose influence spans governance, business, science, culture and public service. Chief Dr. Akpoveta is recognized among Africa’s leading figures in health systems […]

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures.

This seventh edition of my special yearly forecast might be the last. I’ve enjoyed  doing it – the hits and the misses – especially the big hits.  From twice forecasting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would lose (2019 and 2023, he’ll lose again in 2027), months before the election, to predicting that at least five […]

The Arewa Progressive Assembly (APA), a prominent civil society organization, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission(ICPC),  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a thorough investigation into the activities of Dr. Nonye Ayeni, the Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors.

By Etop Ekanem Dr. Kidochukwu Atube is among a rising group of Nigerian scientists whose work spans engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and immunology, earning him growing international recognition. Recent attention following a widely shared profile of his work by African Giant on social media has helped spotlight his contributions and prompted broader interest in his scientific […]

The Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative (AYAMI), a flagship youth development programme of the African Youth Leadership and Advancement Network (AYLAN), has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Fellowship Cohort. In a statement released on behalf of the initiative, Abdulrahman Raheem, Founder of the Africa Youth Advance Mentorship Initiative and Chairman, Board […]