By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says that the safe return of abducted school pupils and teachers in Oyo state remains a top national priority. Idris gave the assurance in Abuja on Thursday at a news conference themed “United Against Terrors.” According toContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity sector have called for innovative pricing frameworks and alternative subsidy models as states increasingly assume responsibility for regulating and developing their electricity markets. They made the call on Thursday in Enugu at the Stakeholder Workshop on Electricity Price Reforms and Sub-National Regulation underContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, has emphasised the importance of effective supervision and mentorship in ensuring the success of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Ayuba stated this on Thursday during a capacity-building training programme for departmental SIWES coordinators organisedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Director, CHEN Teen and Youth Development Initiative, Dr Olushola Oresanya, has stressed the need to equip young people with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) era. Oresanya said this at the 2026 Abuja Schools Debate Tournament and SeminarContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Say it Loud Africa has announced the postponement of its maiden edition of The Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE 2026), a national initiative aimed at empowering artisans through business development, financial inclusion and skills enhancement. The organisation said the event, initially scheduled for an earlier date, wouldContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in water supply, sanitation and irrigated agriculture to enhance food security and sustainable development. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja whenContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Three Rotary clubs in Abuja on Wednesday donated medical equipment worth more than N30 million to Bethrapha Medical Centre, Wuye, to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare services. The donation, comprising 20 hospital crank beds, incubators and two phototherapy lights, was undertaken by the Rotary Club of AbujaContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Prophet Isa El-Buba, Convener, Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, has declared support for Prince Adewole Adebayo, Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful, ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday, while congratulating the SDP on its peaceful andContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the growing number of Nigerian children lacking the skills required to secure employment and participate in the rapidly evolving economy. UNICEF’s Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, raised the concern on Wednesday in Ede, Osun, duringContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items witnessed a month-on-month increase in April 2026. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for April 2026 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report statedContinue Reading
