By Victor Okoye The push for grassroots basketball development gained momentum with the unveiling of the maiden Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) tournament on Friday in Abuja. Stakeholders, former players and administrators said the initiative would help discover and nurture young basketball talents through structured grassroots competitions nationwide. Founder of theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement and the National Data Protection Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening data management and protection protocols in the country. A statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday, said theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and agriculture stakeholders have called for stronger innovation, investment, and policy reforms to build a resilient sector and secure Nigeria’s path to food security. They made the call at the NBCC Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit 2026 with the theme: “Ensuring FoodContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Hemingway’s Safaris Africa and Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have hosted a five-day robotics bootcamp to equip young Africans with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics skills. This, they said, would solve real-world challenges in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Head, MemberContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisheme Guinness Nigeria Plc says the country has emerged as the third-largest market for the Guinness brand globally, behind Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Finance and Strategy Director of the company, Mr Mayank Kabra, disclosed this during a media parley on Wednesday in Lagos. Kabra said theContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The French Embassy in Nigeria and Nile University, Abuja, on Thursday inaugurated a plastic recycling micro-plant to promote environmental sustainability, research, and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Abuja, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marc Fonbaustier, said the initiative reflected France’s commitment to supporting NigerianContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Accountability Lab Nigeria has called for an institutional review of land administration and public asset management in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following reports concerning the redevelopment and alleged conversion of land around Jabi Lake. The organisation made the call in letters dated May 5 and addressedContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu has approved N250 billion for the construction of student hostels across tertiary institutions nationwide. Alausa said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of governing boards, principal officers and chief executives of agencies underContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Philomina Attah The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of a planned “Islamisation” of Nigeria, describing such narratives as impossible and divisive. Speaking on Wednesday at the First Triennial Meeting of the NigeriaContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike and Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged Lagos State to simplify its tax structure to support industrial growth and attract fresh investment. Chairman of MAN, Apapa Branch, Mr Raphael Danilola, made the appeal on Tuesday in Lagos. He spoke at the branch’s AnnualContinue Reading
