By Mustapha Yauri A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags ofContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Abolade Adeniji, has said that the ongoing U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict will have far-reaching implications on Nigeria and the entire Africa. He warned of potential economic and socio-political consequences. Adeniji delivered a lecture organised by theContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Kaduna State Government says it is boosting infrastructure across different sectors through increased allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this on Thursday in Kaduna. He was addressing visiting journalists at the 35-km asphaltic roadContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, says the current government-led tour of project sites by journalists is to assess the extent of work done and adherence to specifications. Speaking while fielding questions from journalists in Kaduna on Thursday, Onanuga saidContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has emerged as Chairman of the 2026 Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Tijani made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant, Isime Esene on Thursday in Abuja, and pledged anContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it is collaborating with financial institutions to address persistent challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the chamber said this while briefing the newsmenon Thursday in Abuja ahead of High-level Stakeholders’ Roundtable,Continue Reading
Partnership By Fabian Ekeruche The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Harde Business School have begun talks on a multi-tiered strategic partnership to bolster capacity building, digital learning, and communications expertise across key sectors. NAN reports that the partnership meeting was the fruit of the agency’s courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) has assured artisans and technicians in Nigeria of improved professionalism and standardisation through access to modern equipment and structured certification systems. Dr Emmanuel Metuaghan, Director Planning, Strategy and Coordination, ELRA, gave the assurance during the 2026 Abuja Artisans and Technicians Forum,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has inducted 1435 new members, urging them to uphold integrity and support ongoing tax reforms. The 17th President, Mr Innocent Ohagwa, gave the charge at the 54th induction ceremony in Abuja on Thursday. Ohagwa described the event as aContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Dr Elizabeth Jack-Rich, an entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of ELIN Group, says Africa is central to the future of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy. Jack-Rich, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that the continent’s resource base and industrialContinue Reading
