By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), and Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Abuja Chapter, have reaffirmed their commitment to smart city development and the nation’s sustainable digital transformation. The Managing Director, REA, Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, said this during the inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Apo Mechanics and Traders Unity Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for fulfilling their promises to relocate its members to Wasa District, Abuja. Coordinator of the forum, Mr Chinedu Nweke gave the commendation in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to act on a Federal High Court judgment being relied upon by its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The party said the judgment could not supersede an earlier decision of theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has said that investing in the educational development of children is a worthy and commendable undertaking that deserves the support of all. Mrs Deborah Osarieme, SUBEB Quality Assurance Officer, Oredo Local Government Education Authority, stated this onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance experts have called for structural governance and institutional reforms across Nigeria’s public and private institutions to drive sustainable economic growth and restore public trust. They made the call on Friday following the investiture of Dr Chamberlain Peterside as the fifth Chairman of the South-South/South-East Zone ofContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr Dickson Akoh, has appealed to the Federal Government to integrate the organisation into ongoing security reforms. Akoh made the appeal while briefing newsmen to commemorate the corps’ 28th Anniversary and 2026 Founder’s Day, in Abuja on Friday.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration is providing premium infrastructure in Wasa to transform the district into a modern and vibrant commercial hub in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu stated this on Friday, while inaugurating access roads, power and water supply provided for the informal sectorContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Ugwumba Centre for Leadership Development in Africa (UCLA) has empowered more than 10,000 youths and 5,000 women through skills acquisition, mentorship and seed capital support. The President of the Centre, Uche Nwosu, disclosed this at the grand finale of the Ugwumba SkillUp 2.0 Project, themed: “TheContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria have recorded total assets of N180.37 trillion, representing 41.8 per cent of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the 2026 State of Enterprise Report. The report, released by EnterpriseNGR in Lagos on Tuesday, said the Financial and ProfessionalContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The UN Development Programme-Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP-GEF SGP) and Digital Peers International (DPI) have rewarded young innovators in plastic waste management with millions of naira in cash prizes and an all-expense-paid study trip to China. The rewards were presented at the closing ceremony andContinue Reading
