United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending.
No fewer than 21 persons are feared dead, with 37 others abducted as heavily armed terrorists launched an attack on Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Few Nigerians have witnessed the country’s economic evolution as closely—or participated in it as actively—as Victor Eburajolo. For more than five decades, the industrial relations expert,…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, said yesterday it would interrogate the Director-General of the agency, Aderemi Matthew Adeyemi…
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,408 per dollar on Monday
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, said yesterday the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, was not neutral during the 2023 general elections, dismissing suggestions that the cleric’s recent criticisms …
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over allegations raised by the activist. The Force, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Assistant […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 elections, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Director-General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), will lead RHA directors and other leaders to the official inauguration of the organization’s Diaspora Arise platform and the coordinators of its Diaspora Youth Directorate in Toronto, Canada. The event, coordinated by the Directorate of Youth […]
The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is focused on governance and delivering campaign promises rather than the 2027 governorship race. Nihi stated this while reacting to growing political speculation over the next governorship election in the state. He said […]
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible port operations by spearheading a large-scale clean-up exercise across key corridors of the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, as part of activities marking the Company’s 2026 Go Green Week. The initiative which took place on Friday, saw […]
By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years
Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
By Juliet Umeh Dangote Industries Limited, Zenith Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc and several other organisations have been named among The Industry Newspaper’s 2026 Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for their contributions to economic growth, innovation and national development. The annual ranking, now in its fourth edition, recognises companies that have demonstrated resilience despite […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Nigerian students wish-ing to make a career in some information technology fields, including Computing and Data Analytics, Animation or 3D Animation for Games and Films may have the opportunity to do so easily and cost effectively because an IT training institution, Aptech, is slashing the cost by 50 per cent. The initiative […]
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West
‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’
By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]
