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March 30, 2026

FG Launches Student Venture Capital Grant, Awards ₦50m Each to 45 Tertiary Students

By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has taken a major step to promote student innovation and entrepreneurship by awarding ₦50 million each to 45 tertiary institution students under the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a programme designed to support student-led business ideas and startups across Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, unveiled the... Read More
Education, Featured, Finance, Nigeria Capital
February 25, 2026

Singer Market Fire : Kano govt sets up committee to disburse N8bn to victims

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kano State Government has constituted a 23-member high-level committee to oversee the disbursement of N8 billion in financial support and relief materials to the victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.   According to monitored update reports on the inferno, which affected several sections of the market... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Finance, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
February 22, 2026

Gov Yusuf Hails INEC, Security Agencies Over Peaceful Bye-Election In Kano

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the peaceful and orderly conduct of bye-elections held in parts of the state on weekend.   In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the... Read More
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December 17, 2025

ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION: President Tinubu Nominates Replacements as Engineers Farouk Ahmed, Gbenga Komolafe resigns

By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, community, Finance, Governance, Health, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
December 3, 2025

Angry contractors lay coffin in front of Ministry of Finance in protest Over Debts

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Contractors have laid a coffin at the entrance of the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. The contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) started a non-stop protest at the ministry on Tuesday over debts being owed by the Federal Government. They accused the federal... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Featured, Finance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
December 2, 2025

Gov Ododo presents 2026 budget of ₦820.49b to Kogi Assembly

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has submitted a budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for 2026.   The estimate, which is said to focus on infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday.   Governor Ododo had earlier in November unveiled... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Finance, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 31, 2025

Access Holdings Records Strong Growth with ₦3.9 Trillion Gross Earnings in Nine Months

By Festus Fifen Access Holdings Plc has announced its unaudited results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (“Q3 2025”), showcasing robust performance driven by its diversified business model. In a statement by the company secretary Sunday Ekwochi , The Group achieved ₦3.9 trillion in Gross Earnings, marking a substantial 14.1% rise from ₦3.4... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, Finance, Governance, Nigeria News
October 28, 2025

The Alternative Bank Rallies Partners to Unlock Finance And Digital Opportunities For Rural Women

By Festus Fifen   The Alternative Bank on Friday convened a high-level virtual forum to mark the International Day for Rural Women, uniting thought leaders, policymakers, and development partners under the theme: “Rural Women and MSMEs: Driving Sustainability, Strengthening Economies, Securing Our Shared Tomorrow.”   Aligned with the United Nations’ global observance, the program featured... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Finance, Nigeria News, Women
October 22, 2025

Kogi Govt Urged Residents to Remain Calm, Vigilant Over Reported Planned Terror Attack

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Government has called on residents of the State to remain calm and vigilant following reports of a planned terrorist attack in parts of Kogi and Ondo States.   In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Government... Read More
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August 28, 2025

PAAU Secures MDCN Approval to Commence MBBS Program, Admissions Begin October 2025

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a significant milestone for medical education in Kogi State, the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Ayingba, has received full approval from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to commence its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. The green light was granted following a successful... Read More
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