New FCC Chair pledges to reposition commission via reforms

By Okon Okon The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC),  Hon. Ayo Omidiran, has pledged to reposition the commission through institutional reforms, transparency and strict enforcement of the Federal Character Principle. Omidiran made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while delivering her inaugural address at the inauguration ofContinue Reading

2026 Outlook: Economy stabilises as reforms restore confidence

By Taiye Olayemi EnterpriseNGR, a financial and professional services advocacy group, says Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as recent reforms restore confidence and unlock investment, according to its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook. The Chief Executive Officer of EnterpriseNGR, Mrs Obi Ibekwe, while speaking at the presentation of the report in Lagos onContinue Reading

FG urges banks to support climate-smart farming

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading

Maikalangu’s campaign gains momentum as group unveils strategy for AMAC election

By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading

Tinubu approves posting of ambassadors-designate to U.S., U.K., France

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. The approvals were conveyed in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Amb. Ayodele Oke has been posted as Nigeria’s ambassador-designateContinue Reading

Progressive youth unveil grassroots sensitisation on Tinubu’s policies

By Patricia Amogu The Progressive Youth Ambassadors on Thursday unveiled a grassroots sensitisation programme to promote public understanding of the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The pro-Tinubu group said the initiative is aimed at strengthening grassroots participation in policy execution and consolidating support for the Federal Government’s Renewed HopeContinue Reading

Heifer Nigeria unveils ,000 youth challenge to transform food system

By Justina Auta Heifer Nigeria, an international NGO, has unveiled the 2026 AYuTe Nigeria Challenge, offering 40,000 dollars to support youth-led agritech innovations, transform Nigeria’s food system and improve smallholder farmers’ incomes. The disclosure was made on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2026 annual Agriculture, Youth andContinue Reading

FG targets research commercialisation to boost local innovation

Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to commercialise research outputs and strengthen local innovation as part of measures to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on foreign technologies. The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr Kingsley Udeh, stated this on Thursday at a Nigerian NationalContinue Reading