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Gov Alia moves to end Benue school children’s dangerous river crossing practice

Gov Alia moves to end Benue school children’s dangerous river crossing practice

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has commenced moves to bring long-awaited relief to the Nyifon people of Buruku Local Government Area, LGA, of the state where children have for years risked their lives crossing a dangerous river by canoe daily to attend school.  The fresh hope followed weekend’s visit by the […]

MOMAS Group commits 3m euros for tech, vocational training 

MOMAS Group commits 3m euros for tech, vocational training 

By Sebastine Obasi Nigeria quest to leverage on technology appears to be receiving support as MOMAS Group has laid foundation for the €3 million Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) Centre for Electro-Technology in Ogun State. Mr. Kola Balogun, Chairman of MOMAS, said the centre aims to build on past efforts to equip young people with […]

PAC focuses on best practices, not witch hunt — Lagos lawmaker

PAC focuses on best practices, not witch hunt — Lagos lawmaker

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (State), PAC, will commence deliberations on the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report as part of renewed efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources. Speaking, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Kehinde Joseph, disclosed during a press briefing at the Assembly Complex, […]

Plateau former Councillors endorse Tinubu, pass vote of confidence on APC Nat’l Chair

Plateau former Councillors endorse Tinubu, pass vote of confidence on APC Nat’l Chair

By Marie-Therese Nanlong  Jos – Former elected Councillors Forum of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027 and passed a vote of confidence on the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. The Forum announced its position during a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Jos on Monday, […]

Nigerian student, 23, balances music, writing, and business holdings

Nigerian student, 23, balances music, writing, and business holdings

At just 23 years old, Kenneth Chidinma Sarah Gnambie, also known as Gnambie Sarah, stands out as a rare example of youthful achievement and discipline. Born on February 2, 2002, in Libreville, Gabon, and originally from Imo State, she now resides in Owerri while pursuing a degree in Public Administration at Imo State University, where […]

Korean cuisine to boost Nigeria-Korea cultural ties 

Korean cuisine to boost Nigeria-Korea cultural ties 

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to boost Nigeria-Korea cultural ties, the Korean Cultural Center in Nigeria has celebrated Kimchi Week in Abuja. The event, which took place recently in the Federal Capital Territory, brought Nigerians closer to Korea’s traditional culinary heritage through demonstrations, tasting sessions, and cultural exchanges. Speaking during the celebration, Culture, […]

Jemimah Eze, rising voice in Afro-house music

Jemimah Eze, rising voice in Afro-house music

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigerian singer Jemimah Eze is fast emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in Afro-house music, combining strong vocal artistry with a distinctive Nigerian sound that is gaining international attention. Eze drew widespread notice in October 2025 after a video of her performance at a Black History Month celebration in […]

Busola Talabi urges innovation, social impact in Nigeria’s interior design industry

Busola Talabi urges innovation, social impact in Nigeria’s interior design industry

Busola Talabi, founder and lead designer at Evot Designs Ltd, has continued to cement her place as one of Nigeria’s most influential figures in the multidisciplinary design space. Her company, known for its work in architecture, urban design, and interior design, has grown into a formidable force, setting new standards of creativity and quality across […]

Bitget Wallet launches bank transfer in Nigeria, Mexico 

Bitget Wallet launches bank transfer in Nigeria, Mexico 

…bridges $160 billion in crypto activity Bitget Wallet, the leading everyday finance app, has launched a Bank Transfer feature in Nigeria and Mexico, allowing users to instantly convert USDT and USDC into naira and peso and send funds directly to local bank accounts. The feature turns stablecoins into a practical payment method, enabling users to […]

Investor urges Abia, A’Ibom, Rivers govs, others to strengthen economic triangle

Investor urges Abia, A’Ibom, Rivers govs, others to strengthen economic triangle

By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – HOUSING investor, My-ACE China, has pointed to emerging economic boom through investment and development cooperation among neighboring Abia, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, tasking stakeholders to urgently conceive and implement joint strategies at actualising the concept. China, real estate entrepreneur and Managing Director, Housing and Construction Mayor Limited, expressed the […]

Nigerian firm, Atiat achieves BBB+ long-term rating

Nigerian firm, Atiat achieves BBB+ long-term rating

Atiat Limited, one of Nigeria’s emerging integrated financial services ecosystems, has been assigned a BBB+ long-term rating and A1 short-term rating, accompanied by a Stable Outlook, in the recently released 2025 Corporate Rating Report by Datapro, a leading independent rating agency. The rating reflects Atiat’s good credit quality and reinforces its reputation as a financially […]

Davidson Diboty, young visionary making his mark

Davidson Diboty, young visionary making his mark

Kenneth Davidson Okechukwu Diboty, also known as Davidson Diboty, is steadily becoming one of the most talked-about young figures in Nigeria’s creative and business landscape. Born on May 3, 2004, in Libreville, Gabon, Davidson Diboty is originally from Imo State, Nigeria, and is currently based in Owerri.  At just twenty one, he is already combining […]