By Mukhtar Dambatta/Jacinta Nwachukwu The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria, says Africa is losing billions of dollars annually due to poor connectivity and inefficient logistics systems across the continent. Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the National President of the institute, disclosed this at the 2026 CILT Annual Lecture SeriesContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s football prowess is undoubtedly acclaimed worldwide. In Africa, Nigeria is recognised as a football giant with some of the best stars in international football to show for it. Talent abounds on every street of the nation; its youth consistently excelContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Civil society organisations under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase Two (EU-SDGN II) programme have urged political parties and candidates in Ekiti governorship election to sign and uphold peace accord. The organisations made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results earlier withheld for further investigation. The board disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday in Abuja. Benjamin said the released results were inContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Basil Ganagana Campaign Organisation says the rejection of Nicholas Mutu by Bomadi/Patani constituents in the recently-concluded APC House of Representatives primaries was not accidental. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via a telephone interview on Thursday, the Chancellor of the organisation, Chris Anthony, describedContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu Female judges drawn from the High Court, Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrate Court and Area Court have called for a more deliberate, inclusive, and gender-responsive judiciary. They made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja during a consultative meeting with the theme: “Breaking Barriers: Understanding Women’s Career ProgressionContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government in collaboration with the Organised Private Sector, has engaged India to develop a trade and investment roadmap for 2027–2032, aimed at advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification goals. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) disclosed this at a track two roundtableContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Association of Licensed Set-Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria (STBMAN) has called for wider stakeholders’ consultation on the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) planned transition from analogue to digital broadcasting ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government has commenced payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme. Alausa disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs FolasadeContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Speakers at the grand finale of DreamRise Fest 2026 have urged young Nigerians to embrace innovation, relevant skills and integrity as essential tools for building a better future for themselves and the country. The event, organised by the Lola Carter Foundation, was held on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
