By Nefishetu Yakubu Dr Sokonte Davies has congratulated Dr Farah Dagogo on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers for the 2027 election. Davies, in a statement issued by his campaign team on Sunday, described Dagogo’s victory at the party’s primaries as aContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mr Usman Aliyu, an editor with the News Agency of Nigeria, has been selected alongside 24 other journalists, content creators and media practitioners for the 2026 MTN Media Innovation Programme. Aliyu was selected from thousands of applicants for the six-month fellowship sponsored by MTN Nigeria and facilitatedContinue Reading
Young authors, aged nine years to 11 years were among Nigerian authors celebrated in Lagos on Saturday as they showcased their books.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
