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EU Commits to Powering 10 Gombe PHCs and Local Businesses with 300kW Solar Microgrids Under Nigeria Solar for Health Project The European Union (EU) has announced a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure in Gombe State, revealing plans to install solar microgrids with a cumulative capacity exceeding 300 kilowatts (300kW) to provide reliable, 24-hour electricity to […]
Datesstore Nigeria Partners Saudi Arabia for Raw Materials, Seedlings, and Technology to Establish Africa’s Largest Date Processing Hub In a major step toward boosting Nigeria’s agro-processing and non-oil export sector, Datesstore Nigeria Limited has announced a strategic partnership with key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia to establish a robust and sustainable date processing industry within the […]
UNDP, Mastercard Foundation, and NerdzFactory Champion Innovation at Lagos Showcase, Provide Grants to Scale Young African Innovates Solutions A major push to harness youth-led solutions for economic transformation took center stage in Lagos, as the NerdzFactory Company, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mastercard Foundation, organized the Innovation State Showcase for […]
Former Speaker Najeem Salaam Emerges African Democratic Congress Governorship Candidate After Primary Election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially confirmed its candidate for the upcoming 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, secured the party’s ticket after a primary election held in Osogbo. […]
Tinubu Secures NRCRI Patent for Three Turmeric Tea Variants, Paving Way for Commercialisation of Indigenous Crop In a significant boost to Nigeria’s agricultural and scientific landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially granted a Certificate of Patents to the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, for a groundbreaking technological innovation in beverage […]
Tinubu Vows to Mobilise All Military Assets to Crush Threats, Announces Procurement of MRAPs and Refurbishment of Over 100 Armoured Vehicles President Bola Ahmed Tinubu firmly restated his administration’s unwavering determination to decisively confront all forms of insecurity plaguing the nation, pledging to mobilize “all military and law enforcement assets” to ensure the protection of every […]
NIS Raises Alarm Over Traffickers’ Use of Encrypted Apps and Falsified Documents to Outsmart Security, Deploys E-Border Trackers The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised a serious security alarm over the increasing sophistication of transnational human trafficking and migrant smuggling syndicates, warning that these criminal networks are exploiting highly encrypted messaging applications and falsified travel […]
Academic Technologists Urge FG to Conclude 2009 Agreement Renegotiation and Address Salary Arrears Amidst Warning of Systemic Collapse The Federal Government has been issued a fresh demand by the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) to immediately fast-track and conclude the stalled renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/NAAT Agreement and resolve all outstanding salary arrears owed […]
Ghana’s Former President John Mahama Installed as Aare Atayeto Oodua in Osun, Attended by Dangote, Emir of Kano, and Regional Monarchs The ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, was the epicenter of African diplomatic and business convergence, as dignitaries, including Ghanaian former President John Mahama, business mogul Aliko Dangote, and a host of prominent traditional […]
39-Year-Old Entrepreneur Olajide Esan Emerges AAC Governorship Candidate, Vows to End ‘Weaponised Poverty’ The race for the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election officially welcomed a new contender today, Saturday, December 13, 2025, as the African Action Congress (AAC) announced the emergence of 39-year-old entrepreneur, Olajide Esan, as its governorship candidate. Esan, who also runs a […]
Minister of Communications Claims Bandits Use Special Technology to ‘Bounce Calls Off Multiple Towers’ and Evade Tracking The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has revealed that criminal groups, including bandits and terrorists, are exploiting technological vulnerabilities and using what he described as “advanced technology” to conduct communications and successfully evade […]
Nigerian Army Inducts 3,439 New Soldiers in Zaria, COAS Shaibu Charges Recruits on Unwavering Loyalty and Professional Discipline The Nigerian Army injected a significant boost into its operational capacity with the formal induction of 3,439 new soldiers. The recruits, who are members of the 89 Regular Intake , successfully completed six months of rigorous basic military […]
PDP Leaders Led by Turaki and Wabara Hold Closed-Door Meeting with Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Vow to Reclaim Power In a politically charged move signaling a renewed offensive against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a high-powered delegation of leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in […]
FG Vows to Remodel NIPSS into Digitally Driven Global Policy Centre by 2030, Integrates Institute’s Outputs into National Decision-Making The Federal Government has reaffirmed its deep commitment to a comprehensive transformation agenda for the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, with the goal of turning the nation’s premier think-tank into a digitally […]
FG Approves Massive Recruitment of 94,000 Personnel into Police, Military, and Paramilitary to Boost Manpower The Federal Government has authorized a massive security sector recruitment drive, approving the enlistment of over 94,000 new personnel into the nation’s police, military, and paramilitary services. This unprecedented expansion of manpower is a direct response to the escalating levels […]
Benin Foreign Minister Confirms Immediate Military Support Was Requested From Nigeria to Avert ‘Extensive Civilian Harm’ The Government of the Republic of Benin has formally confirmed that the swift and decisive intervention by the Nigerian military, which helped foil the recent coup attempt, was carried out at the express and urgent request of Beninese President […]
Asian Stocks Soar to One-Month High After Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut and Less-Hawkish Outlook Spurs Investor Optimism Asian stock markets closed sharply higher, tracking record gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to react positively to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest decision to cut interest rates. The market rally was driven by the expectation that […]
CBN Mandates Dual Connectivity for PoS Terminals, Sets One-Month Deadline to End Transaction Failures The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a significant directive mandating all key players in the Nigerian payments ecosystem to establish mandatory dual connectivity for Point-of-Sale (PoS) transactions, setting a strict compliance deadline of one month. This move is a […]
NIS Announces Weekend Maintenance on Passport Digital Platform, Users to Experience Slowdown from December 12 to December 14 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has informed the public about a scheduled period of temporary service disruptions on its digital platform as the agency embarks on critical routine system maintenance. The exercise is aimed at enhancing system […]
Polish Envoy Warns Disinformation Undermines Diplomacy, Stresses Media’s ‘Irreplaceable Role’ in Promoting Truth for Stronger Nigeria-Poland Ties The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, H.E. Michal Cygan underscored the indispensable role of the media in combating digital falsehoods, asserting that the spread of disinformation and fake news poses a significant threat to global […]