By Grace Alegba The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and leading economists have projected stronger economic growth and lower inflation in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic fundamentals and reform impacts. The projection was made at a hybrid roundtable organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Centre for Financial StudiesContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia State Disability Commission on Friday donated wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the state. At the presentation in Umuahia, Chairman, David Anyaele, said the initiative aims to promote inclusivity and improve the quality of life for PwDs. Anyaele said provisionsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria and Egypt will clash for AFCON 2025 bronze medals on Saturday, with pride, history and momentum firmly at stake. Neither the Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs approach the third-place match lightly, in spite of missing out on Sunday’s final in Morocco.Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Federal Government has announced ban on mining of sand, 10 kilometres radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba, during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit TelevisionContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum to enhance students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture and processing, plumbing,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government plans to expand its revenue base by fully identifying, valuing and monetising public assets to generate N4.44trillion for its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Friday in Ikeja at a stakeholders’ forum organised byContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With destiny within reach, Senegal’s Teranga Lions hunt a second continental crown, while Morocco’s Atlas Lions roar at home, determined to end a 49-year wait and turn ambition into African supremacy in Rabat. The Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final pitsContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Amb. Mahdavi Raja, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ rights and freedom. He said that the country is also committed to safeguarding public order and national security through targeted reforms, to easeContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N64.8 million to Uzoechina Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the commission for him. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja. Oyewale said that the Acting Zonal Director,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths atContinue Reading
