By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ms. Oluwakemi Alo, a health communication researcher and alumna of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has been awarded the competitive 2025–2026 SLU 1818 Community Engagement Grant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alo, a Graduate Research Assistant at Saint Louis University (SLU), United States, is one ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government, United Nations agencies, International Alert, and other partners are urging stronger collaboration among stakeholders to effectively implement the One Humanitarian–One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the OHOPRS was earlier inaugurated by stakeholders as a unified national frameworkContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Tanimu Turaki-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unanimously ratified the decision of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to appeal the recent Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership at the Supreme Court. Briefing newsmen at the end of theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria Women’s U-19 Cricket Team defeated South Africa in a commanding semi-final display on Friday to reach the fifth Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I final in Lagos. The competition, known as the Patricia Kambarami Cup, honours the late ICC Africa Regional Development Manager and Titans Chief Operating Officer.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Moses Simon and Jerome Akor Adams were on target as Nigeria defeated Iran 2–1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. The match, played at Corendon Airlines Park, saw the Super Eagles blend early attacking intent with late defensive discipline, reflecting the growing identity ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A political pressure group, Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA), says there is no vacancy in Aso Rock for any other candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Director-General of the group, Alhaji Bello Maigari, stated this in Abuja at a news conference and endorsement of Tinubu forContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi A retirement coach and pension expert, Dr Babatunde Raimi, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to extend the recently restored gratuity payments to cover retirees dating back to 2004. Raimi made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NAN reportsContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Issa Aremu, Director-General, Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) Ilorin, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising education through unprecedented improved funding. Aremu gave the commendation on Friday in Ilorin at the 3rd Matriculation of the 19 newly admitted students of bachelor’s degreeContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mrs Rafiat Onitiri, Chairman, Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB), has urged women in the financial sector to embrace innovation and position themselves as drivers of transformation in an evolving global economy. Onitiri made the call at the APWB Annual Women’s Marquee Event in Lagos with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Academy says the capital market is poised to extend its rally in 2026, supported by strong 2025 gains and improving macroeconomic conditions. Its General Manager, Dr Adekunle Adewale, said this during the WorldStage Nigeria Macroeconomic Forum, in Lagos. He said thatContinue Reading
