The Gold and Precious Ores Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries says work on creating the country’s first large-scale gold refining plant has begun. Chairperson of the division, Ehab Wassef, who announced this, said the facility would comply with international standards and would refine mined gold to the highest,Continue Reading
Madagascar may soon become a BRICS partner country following discussions during a meeting between the President of the island state, Michael Randrianirina, and the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is a member of the BRICS bloc. L’Express de Madagascar reported that Randrianirina paid a working visit toContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of N1.33 billion to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2025/2026 academic session. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi in Abuja on Friday on behalf of theContinue Reading
EFCC seeks suspension, prosecution of banks aiding N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scamsContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Hussein Gadain, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative to Nigeria, has reaffirmed commitment to timely planting season to achieve the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Gadain disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the organisation’s strategy following the recent unveiling of the 2026 NigeriaContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Otukpo Multipurpose Dam in Benue, assuring residents of the Federal Government’s commitment to its timely completion. Utsev conducted the inspection as part of a nationwide tour of dams, irrigation, water supply and sanitation projects,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked newly inducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to uphold their oath of allegiance, emphasising that the scheme was established to promote national unity and socio-economic development. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the official swearing-in of 2026 Batch A,Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to translate their intensive training into operational victory as they deploy across various theatres of operationContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s participation in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) marked a transformative shift in Nigeria’s foreign policy and economic strategy. The ADSW summit, a premier global platform for sustainability, clean energy and climate finance offered Nigeria a high-visibility stage toContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command, on Friday decorated 162 newly promoted senior officers with their new ranks in Makurdi. Speaking at the decoration ceremony, the State Commandant, Mrs Larai Bitrus, congratulated the officers and thanked God for their success in the promotionContinue Reading
