Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem gaining global attention, reputation – FG

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says the country’s innovation ecosystem is gaining global attention and boosting its reputation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday. The Summit with the theme, “Better Nigeria, Better Reputation”,Continue Reading

Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit .1bn in 2025

By Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s non-oil export value recorded 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, reflecting diversification, higher volumes, and expanding markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director, NEPC, disclosed this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance and 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading

Nigeria House in Davos, response to past economic lapses – Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the inauguration of Nigeria’s first House in Davos reflects renewed seriousness, readiness and resolve to shape global economic conversations. Shettima spoke on Monday at the formal opening of Nigeria House during the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He described theContinue Reading

Oborevwori commissions N59.7bn Uromi Junction Flyover, Agbor for construction

By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, commissioned the Uromi Junction Flyover Bridge in Agbor, Ika South LGA, for construction at the cost of N59.7 billion. In a speech at the ceremony, Oborevwori described the project as “a critical intervention aimed at improving road safety, preserving lives,Continue Reading

NCC unveils 2026–2030 Spectrum Roadmap, promises transparency

By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will drive Nigeria’s digital future through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation. The Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Monday at a spectrum roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum in Abuja. Maida said the initiative includesContinue Reading

EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Baba, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja. Baba said the declaration alignedContinue Reading

Gender inclusion tops APC’s North-East public hearing on constitutional review

By Hamza Suleiman Youths and gender inclusion topped memos submitted by loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the North-East public hearing on the party’s constitutional amendment on Monday in Maiduguri. Declaring the hearing open, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur,Continue Reading