By Dorcas Elusogbon The National President, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), Mohammed Buari, says the association has disbursed more than N14.6million for 140 students’ scholarship. Buari made the disclosure at the 2026 Reunion Conference of UNIFEMGA, held at Oduduwa Hall of OAU, on Saturday, in Ile-Ife. HeContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says the 10th EU-Nigeria Business Forum will boost investment and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The envoy made this known at the 2026 EU Day celebration which was held on Saturday, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mitimeth, has urged the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) to mentor coastal communities and young innovators on commercialising waste into sustainable businesses. Idachaba-Obaro made the call in Lagos while delivering a lecture at the 2026 OlutumbiContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria recorded a 12 per cent reduction in road traffic crash fatalities in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 West African RoadContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado Rifkatu Solomon, one of the Chibok girls graduating from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has praised the Federal Government for supporting their education. Solomon spoke on Friday in Yola during the graduation dinner and awards ceremony for the Class of 2026. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Fashion, music, and art took centre stage at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Night as celebrities showcased the continent’s cultural heritage. The colourful event, held on Friday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, had the theme: “HonouringContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged African countries to implement road safety agreements beyond merely ratifying policies and protocols. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the call in Abuja during the 2026 West African Road Safety Organisation Day. The event carried the theme, ‘From RatificationContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Rep. Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, representing the Ikenne, Sagamu, and Remo North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, says her seven-month representation has been worthwhile. Ayoola-Elegbeji, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said her representation had resulted in the execution of people-centred projectsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc has concluded arrangements for its proposed N3.2 billion rights issue, following the execution of transaction documents at a signing ceremony held in Lagos. The ceremony marked the completion of the preparation phase for the offer and cleared the path for existing shareholders to participateContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin A football coach, Agada Ode, has urged government and other stakeholders to rehabilitate the Nyanya football pitch to boost youth development and reduce crime. Ode, Coordinator of Nyanya Football Coaches Society and Technical Head Coach of Zaki Football Academy, Nyanya, Abuja, made the appeal in an interviewContinue Reading
