By Justina Auta The Federal Government has challenged young innovators to harness technology to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthen national food security, as winners of the 2026 Agriculture, Youth and Technology (AYuTe) Nigeria Challenge received 40,000 dollars in grants. The call was made at the grand finale of theContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has awarded its annual research grant to three outstanding resident doctors to support their career growth and academic development. In a statement on Friday in Lagos, the hospital said the grant scheme, now in its second year, invited resident doctorsContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded N7.5 billion research grants to 174 research teams across Nigerian tertiary institutions under the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle. The Executive Secretary, Mr Sonny Echono, announced this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, while releasingContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Some young innovators have won top awards in drone and robotics competitions at the 2026 Abuja Hackathon, showcasing technological solutions designed to solve societal challenges. Some of the innovators spoke in an intervew with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of the competition onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has signed four new contract agreements with construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, made this known at the contract signing ceremony onContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the Federal Government for awarding 12 teachers across the six geopolitical zones, in recognition of their commitment to excellence and hardwork. The National President of NUT, Comrade Audu Amba, gave the commendation at the union’s Annual Solemn Assembly onContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker; Calvin Bassey, Fulham left-back and Ademola Lookman, Atalanta forward have been nominated for the highly coveted ‘King of the Pitch’ category of the Nigeria Pitch Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that organisers of the annualContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has announced a change of venue for its upcoming 2025 awards and gala night. Its Director-General, Mrs Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Mustapha-Audu said the event originally scheduled to hold at the Banquet Hall,Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Tony Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has been voted winner of the prestigious Man of the Year for 2025 at the 7th Leadership Excellence Awards (LEEX). In an online voting monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Elumelu secured an overwhelming victory withContinue Reading
The Blueprint Newspapers has awarded the Director-General of National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Chukwuemeka Woke, with a Public Service Excellence. This is recognition of Woke’s exceptional leadership and commitment to public service since he assumed office. The award took place during the newspaper’s 2025 PublicContinue Reading
