Nigerians celebrate 9-year-old author, others at Akada book festival
2026-05-24
Young authors, aged nine years to 11 years were among Nigerian authors celebrated in Lagos on Saturday as they showcased their books.Continue Reading
Crude Oil: Niger Woos Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Exploration
2026-05-24
The Niger State Government has called on the Dangote Group and other private sector investors to explore opportunities in crude oil exploration at the Bida Basin in Niger. Aminu Takuma, Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Private Sector Development, on Friday in Minna. He disclosed this during a fireside sessionContinue Reading
Palace reaffirms Elegushi’s neutrality in partisan politics
2026-05-24
By Joan Odafe The palace of Oba Saheed Elegushi has denied allegations linking the traditional ruler to the failure of some politicians to secure party tickets ahead of the next general elections. The palace described the claims as blackmail and reaffirmed the traditional ruler’s apolitical stance. In a statementContinue Reading
Canada announces $30m new support for initiatives in W/Africa
2026-05-23
By Ijeoma Popoola Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday nightContinue Reading
Nigerian pilgrims complete Madinah visitation phase
2026-05-23
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigerian pilgrims have successfully completed the Madinah leg of their spiritual journey and have been transported to the holy city of Makkah. According to a statement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah on Saturday, this marks the end of the first phase ofContinue Reading
Canada strategic investor, partner as Nigeria leads trade – FG
2026-05-23
By Ijeoma Popoola Nigeria will continue to partner with Canada as part of its strategic investors and partners in trade, investment and industry. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, gave the assurance at a reception in honour of the Canadian Secretary of StateContinue Reading
FG, UK partner to equip youths for global employment opportunities
2026-05-23
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have strengthened their partnership on skills development aimed at preparing Nigerian youths for employment opportunities in both local and global labour markets. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with Baroness Smith, UK’s MinisterContinue Reading
CIPMN advocates project management for sustainable development
2026-05-23
By Eniola Elewude The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has stressed the need for effective project management to address abandoned projects and promote sustainable national development in the country. The Registrar of the Membership Arm of CIPMN, Hajara Yusuf, stated this during a conference on the roleContinue Reading
NYSC@53: How NYSC impacts every sector in Nigeria —Director
2026-05-23
Mrs Obiageri Okpalifo, the Director, South-South Area Office of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), said the scheme had greatly impact every sector of Nigeria by fostering unity and community development programmes.Continue Reading
NYSC at 53: Scheme driving unity, rural development — Officials
2026-05-23
By Rita Iliya The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been described as a major force in promoting national unity, rural development and youth empowerment across Nigeria in its 53 years of existence. Mrs Gladys Adama, Director, North Central Office I, Minna, stated this during the celebration of theContinue Reading
