By Jimoh Babatunde As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, Continental Hotels Group Nigeria is emphasizing the power of altruism and reciprocity with its “Give to Gain” theme. The group’s flagship properties in Abuja and Lagos will host a series of events, showcasing its commitment to gender equality, professional development, and women’s empowerment. Cluster Director of […]

By Jimoh Babatunde When Dr. Olayiwola Awakan walked into office as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) in October 2025, he did so with the calm confidence of a storyteller stepping onto a familiar stage. “I’m happy to be here; this is a new dawn. There’s a lot to be done, and by […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has declared that an effective judiciary remains the cornerstone of democracy, stressing that justice, integrity and public trust are indispensable pillars of good governance and societal stability. Abiodun stated this while delivering a keynote address at a public lecture titled, “Fifty Years of Justice, Integrity and […]

By Henry Ojelu A group representing minority shareholders of the Tourist Company of Nigeria, TCN, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, to urgently intervene in what it described as a prolonged management crisis in the company. The shareholders, under the aegis of the Zonal Shareholders Mobilisation Committee and led by its Chairman, […]

By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Government has commended the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, for naming the institution’s ultramodern Administrative Building after the state Governor and Visitor to the Polytechnic, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori. The commendation was delivered by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerovwo Tonukari, during an official visit […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  About 150 women in conflict-affected communities in Benue State are benefiting from a livelihood restoration initiative designed to strengthen public safety and rebuild hope. The project, implemented by Spaces for Change (S4C) with support from the Open Society Foundation, targets women in communities such as Naka in Gwer West  and Daudu […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has disclosed plans to enter into a bilateral power supply agreement with NNPC Limited to improve electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed arrangement will enable AEDC to receive power from NNPC’s 350-megawatt power plant located in Gwagwalada, which is scheduled for completion […]

According to residents, while other areas have been enjoying steady power supply, the area has suffered poor supply for close to a month.

By Gabriel Ewepu The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a six-month executive education initiative delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. The programme targets high-potential public sector leaders from English-speaking African countries, equipping them […]

By Jimitota Onoyume  The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NDCSF) has  reiterated its call on President Bola Tinubu to pay the 13 percent derivation funds to oil and gas communities.  In an  open letter, signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, the Forum said it was compelled to speak out “in the spirit of patriotism, […]