By Festus Fifen The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has paid a special visit to a 98-year-old retired Warrant Officer, Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, in Delta State to mark his birthday and recognise his service to the nation. A delegation led by the Board’s Chairman, Major General J.E. Osifo, visited the veteran at his home in Ute-Erumu,...
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The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has partnered with the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development to mobilise traditional and religious institutions across Nigeria in tackling the growing challenge of out-of-school children. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is aimed at identifying out-of-school children, facilitating their enrolment in schools...
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By Festus Fifen Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has been named the most outstanding occupant of the office since 1999 by journalists covering the National Assembly. The Senate Press Corps, made up of reporters who have covered the legislature since June 1999, presented the rating on Tuesday. The rating which was based...
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ABUJA, NIGERIA – Nigeria’s transition from policy promises to measurable public benefits took centre stage on Thursday, 5 November 2026, as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EV), led by its Executive Chairman and CEO, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, advanced conversations around governance, energy affordability and institutional partnerships. Ahmed convened the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark, invalidating all decisions and actions taken by the party’s caretaker committee. The ruling also affects the nomination of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s presidential...
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Nigeria’s technical and vocational education drive is beginning to translate into economic opportunities for young people, with beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s free skills acquisition programme already securing commercial orders and establishing pathways to self-employment. At the Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC), Orozo, Abuja, some trainees have started earning income from skills acquired in...
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The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has called on the Federal Government to urgently overhaul the country’s education system, including a comprehensive review of the National Policy on Education, restructuring of teacher training and the adoption of technology-driven classroom instruction. The Academy warned that Nigeria risks falling behind in an increasingly technology-driven global economy unless...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has expressed his Ministry’s commitment to facilitate a radio station license for the Mass Communication Studios of D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itoro-Ewewkoro, Ogun State. Dr. Tijani made the pledge while on a visit to the Polytechnic...
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Africa’s tourism potential, cultural diversity and investment opportunities are taking centre stage at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2026, as countries from across the continent engage global tourism operators, investors and industry leaders at ExCeL London. The three-day international exhibition provides a major platform for destinations to showcase their attractions, build international partnerships and strengthen...
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FG targets 500,000 hectares of institutional farmland to boost food security, create jobs The Federal Government has unveiled plans to provide up to ₦2 billion in agricultural financing to each of 40 selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to boost food production, promote agricultural entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. The initiative,...
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