By Muhammad Lawal Mr Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday claimed the iconic award in the famous Argungu International Fishing Festival with the biggest fish-catch weighing 59 kilogrammes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner smiled home with two brand new ToyotaContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello More than 50,000 fishermen on Saturday surged into the historic Matan Fada River in Argungu ahead of the scheduled arrival of President Bola Tinubu at the Grand Finale of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). The development disrupted the established ceremonial protocol as theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening small businesses. Elumelu spoke with State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has begun preparations to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 in Abuja. The association unveiled its plans at a news conference in Abuja, rallying stakeholders and partners for what is expected toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for disbursing N636 billion to businesses in 2025, the highest annual financing volume in its history. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Tinubu said the milestone showedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Controller-General, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has charged personnel of the service to leverage on insurance for a sustainable post service experience. Nwakuche gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Correctional Welfare Insurance SchemeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), says no fewer than 22,000 farmers will benefit interest-free loans under its FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme. Mr Hamza Baba, the National Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under NSIPA, said this atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. The president also tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to drive inclusive growth, stressing the need for the effective implementation of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reset of sports funding in Nigeria, directing economic management authorities to ensure adequate and timely financing from the 2026 fiscal year. The president announced the policy in a message posted on his verified X handle, describing sports as one ofContinue Reading
