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We must prioritize STEM to enable Nigeria to leapfrog – Professor Bart Nnaji
Being excerpts of the Founder’s Day Lecture delivered by Prof Bart Nnaji, CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng, Founder Geometric Power Group,…
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CBN to consider banks’ challenges over data localisation
Dr Rakiya Yusuf, Director, Payments System Supervision Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, and other stakeholders at the Executive Regulatory Dialogue…
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Guterres mourns victims of deadly Spain train crash
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 28, 2026 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed deep sadness over a train crash…
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The recognition you didn’t ask for By Fr. Peter Iwuala
There is something deeply meaningful about being recognized when you weren’t trying to be noticed. A sincere thank-you, an unexpected…
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Consulate General of Morocco in New York holds MOROCCAN UNITY DAY Thursday, October 29
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in New York, United States of America (USA) is commemorating the MOROCCAN…
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Mayor Baraka, Nigeria’s Amb. Jidda, Amb. Jimoh, others, expected at Flag Raising ceremony in Newark City Hall Thursday, October 28
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), New Jersey chapter will, tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, 2026, hold its Annual Flag Raising ceremony,…
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Afreximbank approves US$975 million facility for the Management Buy-Out of Oryx Energies
Cairo, Egypt, 28 October 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has disbursed a landmark US$ 975 million financing facility to part-finance…
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Coastal highway workers strike over alleged salary cuts, poor conditions
By Christian Njoku Calabar, Oct. 28, 2026 Scores of workers handling Section 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project have…
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Tinubu departs Abuja for Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage that…
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Alake inaugurates Nigeria-US Solid Minerals Committee, insists no asset sold, $700bn claim false
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Tuesday inaugurated the Nigeria-United States Committee on Strategic Cooperation in…
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Zenith Bank customers can now pay seamlessly with Google Pay
From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments…
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From the age of generators to the age of solar energy By Chief Emeka Asinugo
For decades, the unmistakable sound of petrol and diesel generators formed the background music of Nigerian life. Homes, workplaces, factories,…
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Abia woos diaspora investors, professionals for state development
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Oct. 27, 2026 Abia Government has expressed its commitment to attracting investment, professional expertise and business…
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The revenge of Band A By Paul C Nwabuikwu
Many Nigerians celebrated the failure of former minister of power Bayo Adelabu, the Band A Minister, to clinch the APC…
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FG pledges to pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance from November
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Oct. 27, 2026 The Federal Government will pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months,…
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Uzodimma seeks grassroots support for Tinubu ahead 2027 election
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has intensified efforts at mobilising grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid…
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Tinubu seeks approval for $20.5bn, €1.04bn external loans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve fresh external loans worth $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion…
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Sanwo-Olu receives National Peace and Humanitarian Award
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the National Peace and Humanitarian Award in recognition of…
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Dangote Refinery makes history as IPO attracts investors from 120 countries, all 54 African nations
…. Dangote: Africa has shown it can finance, build, own its industrial future …. Bird hails global investor confidence; Murat…
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E-Waste Dialogue 2026: NCC, NLNG drum support for ITREALMS multi-stakeholder forum
LAGOS, NIGERIA — October 27, 2026 As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, key…
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Zenith Bank set to host sixth edition of annual Tech Fair
Zenith Bank Plc is set to host the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026:…
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Sokoto Assembly okays establishment of state police
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Oct. 27, 2026 The Sokoto State House of Assembly has unanimously adopted the Sixth Alteration Bill…
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Nigeria, Japan push for stronger investment, industrial cooperation
Nigeria and Japan are seeking to deepen economic ties through increased investment, industrial development, technology transfer and energy cooperation as…
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or after incredible season
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to receive football’s…
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Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to present Socrates Award at Ballon d’Or
By Deborah Enwerem Abuja, Oct. 27, 2026 Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first…
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