By Taiye Olayemi The University of Gambia has renamed its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences after former President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. Adesina was honoured in recognition of his contributions to agriculture and food security in Africa. This was disclosed in a statement signedContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mr Ali Rabiu, the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has promised to lead with integrity, inclusiveness and accountability as the Society enters a new phase. Rabiu, the 35th President of NSE, whose tenure took effect on Jan. 1, made the pledgeContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Oguta Community in Oguta LGA of Imo, on Friday, organised a civic reception in honour of its prominent son and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised to celebrate Nwakuche’sContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Mr Dayo Alebiosu, Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, says the state’s waterfront agenda is driven by law, vision and effective planning. Alebiosu said on Friday that the agenda was not driven by political considerations or personal connections. He spoke with journalists on Lagos StateContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco reaches the knockout stage, Saudi Arabia’s quiet sporting rise is adding unexpected spice, linking Africa’s biggest tournament to a fast-shifting global football order. Saudi Arabia,which says it’s not investing in sports for spectacle alone, sees football asContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A former Niger Delta agitator, Mr Endurance Amagbein, has urged Nigerians to support the military to root out all forms of insecurity in the country. Amagbein, the self-styled General, gave the charge in his New Year message he made available to newsmen in Abuja. The ex-militant, whoContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Nname Ewor, factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has dissolved his faction into the Aaron Chukwemeka-led committee, supported by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Ewor, formerly loyal to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, announced the dissolution during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni (ONELGA) LocalContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Observers say that China–Nigeria diplomatic relations recorded significant consolidation in 2025. The two countries’ engagements in 2025, they noted, have laid a solid foundation for sustained, healthy, and stable development of bilateral relations, going forward. During the year under review, bilateral cooperationContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Several religious leaders and worshippers in the Federal Capital Territory predict that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will yield tangible results in 2026. The faithful, in various New Year messages delivered during thanksgiving services on Thursday, described 2026 as a pivotal year for nationalContinue Reading
Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparenc By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the country complaining about it due to inflated costs, lack of transparency, and being charged more thanContinue Reading
