By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCat), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will consider providing critical infrastructure in the newly opened Waru-Pozema District, to enable residents and developers to move in. Wike stated this after he inspected the ongoing dualisation of the Outer Southern Expressway, fromContinue Reading
Loan By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal for institutions that formally requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Fund disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, on Thursday by its Director of Strategic Communications,Continue Reading
UK, Nigerian group unveil platform to boost peace initiativeContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa and Dishi Agaga-Akpati Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has selected 100 young talents for a specialised training under the newly unveiled Tiwa Savage Foundation. Savage unveiled the foundation on Monday in Lagos as part of efforts to develop young music talents and strengthen infrastructure within Nigeria’s creative industry.Continue Reading
By many accounts, India is strengthening its national security framework by prioritising self-reliant manufacturing, technological advancements, and enhanced joint operations across the armed forces.Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). Mbekeani made the call while delivering a keynote address at theContinue Reading
Assessing Egbetokun’s tenure as Inspector-General of PoliceContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun As the world commemorates the 2026 Glaucoma Week, the physical and socio-economic burden of glaucoma continues to have a significant impact on affected individuals and their immediate families. Ms Celestina Oahimin, 49, who lost her sight to glaucoma, recounted her ordeal and the significant impact of livingContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Emmanuel Eche, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba, says the Federal Government might face renewed pressure to subsidise pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Eche said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
