By Victor Okoye Golfers across Nigeria are upbeat as the 2025 NLNG Golf Classic begins at the Bonny Island Golf Club, promising stiff competition and memorable performances. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria LNG Limited-sponsored tournament is in its 8th year and sixth edition, consolidating itsContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Otukpo Multipurpose Dam in Benue, assuring residents of the Federal Government’s commitment to its timely completion. Utsev conducted the inspection as part of a nationwide tour of dams, irrigation, water supply and sanitation projects,Continue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command, on Friday decorated 162 newly promoted senior officers with their new ranks in Makurdi. Speaking at the decoration ceremony, the State Commandant, Mrs Larai Bitrus, congratulated the officers and thanked God for their success in the promotionContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha A civil society organisation (CSO), the Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has advised Nigerian youths to protect critical government infrastructure in the interest of national security and sustainable development. The President of the organisation, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, gave the advice in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Thursday unveiled plans to raise a N50 billion sukuk bond to accelerate the state’s international airport and market projects. He said construction of the Kogi international airport and Lokoja international market would begin by March 2026. Ododo disclosed this at anContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Progressive Youth Ambassadors on Thursday unveiled a grassroots sensitisation programme to promote public understanding of the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The pro-Tinubu group said the initiative is aimed at strengthening grassroots participation in policy execution and consolidating support for the Federal Government’s Renewed HopeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s artisan sector remains vital to the economy but risks stagnation unless it rapidly embraces digitalisation to boost sustainability, income stability and global competitiveness, an expert has said. Femi Oyelade, Creative Director and artisan advocate, said artisans form the backbone of Nigeria’s informal economy but remain largelyContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, commissioned and handed over a Primary Healthcare Centre at Mullah, Hyema Community, Hong LGA of Adamawa, to improve access to healthcare services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the project was executed under the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) SpecialContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria is set to host its maiden Conference on Cultural Diplomacy aimed at positioning culture as a key tool for diplomacy, conflict prevention, social cohesion and sustainable development. The conference, themed “Building Nations Through Cultural Diplomacy,” is scheduled to hold from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2026,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has praised Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Agency (O-ORBDA) for advancing food security in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The commendation was delivered at the opening of a two-day Management Retreat organised by O-ORBDA inContinue Reading
