By Leonard Okachie The Abia Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Chief Nwaobilor Ananaba, says the maiden edition of the Abia Soccer Fest has uncovered at least 60 talented young footballers from the grassroots. Ananaba disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the state finals of the competition at theContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Folu Adeboye, says Redeemer’s University Business School was established to raise men and women of integrity in the business world. Adeboye made this known during the inauguration of the Redeemer’s University Business School,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered a probe following online reports alleging widespread extortion by personnel of the service on the Lagos-Seme border corridor. Nandap, in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has unveiled a National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework to sanitise the automotive sector, enhance traceability and curb fraudulent practices. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, inaugurated the framework in Abuja on Friday. Osanipin said the initiative, spearheaded byContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A development expert and author, Mr Olufemi Oyedeji, has called for greater inclusion of women and People Living with Disabilities (PwDs) in governance in the country. Oyedeji made the call on Friday in Ilorin while speaking at the official launch of his book entitled: “Politics Philanthropy andContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) says Nigeria spends 10 billion dollars on importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste in spite of government’s efforts to transform agricultural sector. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA Nigeria Country Director, said this at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop and celebration ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI) in recognition of responsible business practices in Nigeria and its commitment to driving industrial growth has inducted nine customers into its hall of fame. The Managing Director, BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, at the induction ceremony, on Thursday in Lagos, also recognised 10Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, has pledged intensified reforms and greater accountability in Nigeria’s tertiary education system following his recognition as Tertiary Education Transformation Champion. Echono made the pledge on Friday in Abuja while receiving the 2025 Personality ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says its primary contribution to the transformation of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector remains human capital development, with emphasis on digital skills, energy transition and industry-driven research. The Acting Executive Secretary of PTDF, Ahmadu Danupawa, said this on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has dissociated itself from reports that the association placed a ban on Burna Boy’s music, saying the reports did not come from DJAN and its members should ignore them. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President ofContinue Reading
