Experts urge media, CSOs to monitor implementation of new tax laws
2026-02-22
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Unusual story of Gombe varsity student who lives on liquids for 21 years
2026-02-22
By Hajara Leman, Aderogba George, Rachael Abujah At 21, Sammy Samaila has never eaten solid food, yet he walks daily to class, studies sociology, and quietly navigates university life with determination. While other students grab rice, bread and other snacks between lectures, Samaila, a 400-level Sociology student at Gombe StateContinue Reading
BPP records N1.1trn savings, seeks increased allocation in 2026 budget
2026-02-21
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has presented its 2026 budget proposal to the National Assembly, highlighting achievements in procurement reforms and savings. The Director-General (D-G), BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun said this in a statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja onContinue Reading
LAWMA reforms boost waste collection efficiency – MD
2026-02-20
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, says sweeping reforms and infrastructure upgrades have significantly improved waste collection efficiency across the state.Continue Reading
Genotype awareness drive targets students at Trinity University
2026-02-20
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Gail Sickle Initiative, in partnership with Trinity University, hosted ‘Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday’ to educate students on genotype compatibility before marriage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the programme, with the theme: ‘A holistic perspective onContinue Reading
Lagos extends Sanwo-Olu Officers Care to 1,000 NDLEA personnel
2026-02-20
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Government has extended the Sanwo-Olu Officers Care initiative to 1, 000 personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA). The Senior Special Assistant to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation and Logistics, Mr Hassan Adekoya, who initiated the programme, gaveContinue Reading
Yuguda, scholars laud Sogolo’s legacy on African Philosophy
2026-02-19
Malam Isa Yuguda, former governor of Bauchi, and Pro-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has described Emeritus Prof. Godwin Sogolo as a national asset whose scholarship has elevated African philosophy globally.Continue Reading
COFI Scholarships marks decade of transforming deserving lives
2026-02-19
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) Scholarships Initiative has marked 10 years of documented impact in expanding access to quality education for deserving students across communities and borders. Addressing journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Ikeja, Tom Amenkhienan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, COFI, saidContinue Reading
SON awards MANCAP certificates to 13 aluminum manufacturers in Imo
2026-02-19
By Peter Okolie The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has awarded the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certificates and Logos to 13 manufacturers of aluminum roofing sheets in Imo. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, presented the certificates and logos to the beneficiaries on Thursday in Owerri. Okeke, representedContinue Reading
FCT polls: SDP candidate pledges inclusive development
2026-02-19
By Aderogba George Mr Obinna Simon, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, has pledged to promote inclusive governance and people-oriented development if elected. Simon made the pledge during the party’s campaign activities in Abuja on Thursday, saying residents were readyContinue Reading
