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Education
85 Nigerians receive UK Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships
Abuja, 28 August 2025 The UK Government has awarded 85 Nigerians, the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide…
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Local
Inspenonline launches insurance industry think-tank
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Aug. 28, 2025 An insurance platform, Inspenonline, has launched a research-based initiative aimed at harnessing knowledge…
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Local
Gov Mbah has no intention of leaving PDP – Chairman; Gets 2nd term endorsement
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State), Aug. 28, 2025 Dr Martin Chukwunwike, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu Sate, says…
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Local
UKNIAF, Nigerian Governors’ Forum advance electricity reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Abuja, 28 August 2025 The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), wrapped…
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Africa
Dangote Group to build 3 million metric tons, valued $2.5bn, fertiliser plant in Ethiopia
.…Will maintain 60% ownership Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia, and Dangote Group…
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Health
Nigeria battles triple burden of malnutrition, says FG
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Aug. 28, 2025 The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s “triple burden” of malnutrition, comprising…
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Local
Kano Governor approves airlift of athletes to Asaba 2025 National Youth Games
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved that all athletes representing the state at the 2025…
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Education
NECO sets strict conditions for Computer-Based Examination centres
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it will fully switch from paper-and-pencil testing to computer-based examinations (CBE)…
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Lead Story
Tinubu returns to Abuja from Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja early on Thursday from Brazil following his state visit to the South…
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Local
Woman stages own kidnapping to extort money from relatives – Police
By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure, Aug. 27, 2025 The Ondo State Police Command says it has uncovered a case of self-kidnapping…
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Education
What government’s 7-year ban on more public universities means to average Nigerian families By Emeka Asinugo
The recent announcement by the Federal Government of Nigeria placing a seven-year ban on the establishment of new public universities…
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Local
Manchester United knocked out of League Cup after Grimsby shootout
Grimsby (UK), Aug. 28, 2025 Manchester United suffered fresh humiliation as fourth-tier Grimsby Town beat them 12-11 on penalties after…
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Local
Owaza modular refinery in Abia is to generate 3000 jobs – CEO
By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia. Aug. 27, 2025 The Chief Executive Officer, HSI Energies, Chikezie Nwosu, has said that the company’s…
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Local
APC endorses Tinubu but keeps 2027 ticket open
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Aug. 27, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja said party stalwarts wishing…
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Lead Story
Afreximbank’s A-/Stable rating confirmed by Japan’s Credit Rating Agency
CAIRO, Egypt, August 27, 2025 Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) A- issuer…
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Devil is a Liar’ tops Netflix Nigeria
By Dele Eniola Lagos, Aug. 27, 2025 ‘Devil is a Liar’, a gripping drama about a realtor whose life spirals…
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Local
Polaris Bank, NCF partner on tree-planting drive to combat carbon emissions in Rivers
Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State. The exercise,…
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Business and Economy
Fidelity Bank Plc champions Africa’s export growth at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to convene a high-level panel of seasoned experts to chart a…
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Business and Economy
NCDMB, Coppercrux, engage South-South youths on CNG technologies, opportunities in value chains
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Coppercrux Limited, on Monday in Port Harcourt flagged off…
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Lead Story
Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja
By Muhyideen Jimoh Brasilia, Aug. 27, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Brasília, Brazil, for Abuja following a high-level…
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Lead Story
Tinubu pledges tech-driven development, food security
….Tasks Nigerians in diaspora with nation-building, promises renewed prosperity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development…
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Business and Economy
Uzodimma raises Imo workers’ pay; Minimum wage now N104,000; N16b set aside for immediate payment of gratuity
… Lecturers to receive N222,000; doctors N528,000 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, announced the…
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Local
Dangote Cement marks Int’l Youth Day at Obajana
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto Dangote Cement Plc has marked the International Youth Day at its Obajana plant, Kogi State. Speaking…
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Lead Story
Gov Eno welcomes back 35 new Ibom Air Pilots, Aeronautical Engineers from overseas training
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Monday, August 25, 2025, received cadet pilots and engineers who just returned to…
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Local
Dangote installs cameras on CNG trucks, recertifying all truck drivers
Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal…
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