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How El-Rufai’s Policy of Southern Kaduna Exclusion Stalled Yakowa’s Roads Legacy (2)
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:34:25 +0000

By Maxwell Bako Dogara When Nasir El-Rufai took the reins of power in 2015, one of his first acts was to slam his predecessors — especially late Governor Patrick Yakowa

YEEP Summit: Foundation Partners House of Reps Deputy Speaker’s Office, UNDP, NYSC, Others to Drive Youth Economic Growth
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:35:00 +0000

Activate Success International Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has said it is partnering with the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to empower young entrepreneurs through

Adeosun Seeks Greater Public Support for Charitable Causes
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:30:00 +0000

James Emejo in Abuja Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has called for greater public support for charitable adventures that positively impact vulnerable children, disadvantaged youths, domestic violence victims,

Ecobank Nigeria Boosts Confidence with 50% Early Eurobond Repayment
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:19:00 +0000

Ecobank Nigeria Limited confirms the success of its ongoing tender and exit consent solicitation in respect to its U.S.$300 million 7.125% Senior Notes due 2026 (the ‘Notes’). On July 8,

Renaissance, Host Communities Hold Talks on Biodiversity Action Plan
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:01:00 +0000

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa  As part of efforts to protect the environment from oil exploration and exploitation activities in Niger Delta, Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, has held a stakeholders’ engagement on Biodiversity Action Plan

FG Charges New NHIA Board to Accelerate Progress on Health Insurance 
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:58:00 +0000

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in  Abuja  The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has asked the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), to

Mutfwang Charges Elites to Promote Peaceful Co-existence to End Insecurity
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:34:00 +0000

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on the elites to take greater responsibility in shaping narratives that foster peaceful co-existence and national unity, especially in the face

Abia Eyes Wealth in Latex, Seeks Partnership with RRIN to Enhance Production
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:05:00 +0000

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia After years of losing revenue from its vast rubber plantations due to bad management, Abia State has now taken steps to optimise the huge revenue potential in latex

Nestlé Nigeria Collaborates with FG To Drive Nationwide Water Quality Campaign
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:49:00 +0000

As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safer water for all Nigerians, Nestlé Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water

Uphold High Standards of Discipline, Courage, Valour, Army Chief Tells Commanders
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:19:00 +0000

Linus Aleke in Abuja  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged Commanding Officers and their equivalents at the tactical level of the Nigerian Army to uphold

Isoko Nation Alleges Oil Thieves Behind Ethnic Agitations Against Tompolo’s Firm
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0000

Sylvester Idowu in Warri  The Coalition of Isoko Patriots made up of professionals and leaders, President Generals and Tantita Coordinators in Isoko nation said oil thieves as well as displaced desperate criminal

Plateau Mob Killings: Police Re-arraign 20 Suspects 
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0000

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos Plateau State Police Command yesterday re-arraigned 20 suspects in connection with the June 20, 2025, killings of 12 travellers in Mangun, in Mangu Local Government Area of the

Africa’s most influential music legends under-celebrated, says LAMA
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:58:00 +0000

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Industry experts have pointed out that Africa’s most influential music legends, who have shaped the continent’s sound and global image, are still not properly recognised or

Congo First to Arrive Nigeria Ahead of African U18/U20 Athletics Championships
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:56:00 +0000

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja With just four days to the opening ceremony of the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, Nigeria on Saturday received the first international team as athletes from

X3M Ideas Extends Frontier across Africa, Europe, Forges Alliance with IKIGAI 360
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:54:00 +0000

Raheem Akingbolu X3M Ideas, a pan-African marketing communications agency, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a creative agency with established operations in Mozambique and a burgeoning presence in

Experts Emphasise Power of Story-telling in Advertising, Nation Building
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:53:00 +0000

Raheem Akingbolu For stakeholders in Nigeria’s Marketing Communications industry to fully realise the potential of advertising in driving national development, there is a need to appreciate the place of storytelling

GTCO’s 2025 Autism Conference to Promote National Commitment to Autism
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:51:00 +0000

Raheem Akingbolu In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility philosophy, the Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has indicated that the 2025 edition of its Autism Conference aims at creating

Olumide Olayomi Now Executive Director/Vice President, Government and External Affairs at Cavista Holdings
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:47:00 +0000

Raheem Akingbolu Cavista Holdings has announced the promotion of Olumide Olayomi to the position of Executive Director/Vice President, Government, and External Affairs. According to the management of the company, the

Alumnus Begins Construction of N250m Study Pavilion in Ebonyi Varsity
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:32:00 +0000

Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki  An Alumnus of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU), Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, has flagged off the construction of a study pavilion for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the

Don’t Distract Otti with Defection Speculations, Abidjan-based Businessman Urges
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:22:00 +0000

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt  An Abidjan-based Nigerian Businessman, Ikechukwu Nlewedim, has urged Abia people not to distract Governor Alex Otti with unverified rumours of defection. Nlewedim, the Chairman, Elohim Shipping Limited,

IBB Will Back Creation of Kainji State, Says Ibeto
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Laleye Dipo in Minna Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), is said to be favourably disposed to the creation of Kainji State out of the present Niger and Kebbi states. Chairman, Steering Committee

FG Reaffirms Commitment to LG Autonomy
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:36:00 +0000

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The federal government has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully committed to implementing local government autonomy as a means of deepening democracy and accelerating development at the grassroots level. Minister of

South-south Group Throws Weight Behind Atiku, Aregbesola, Amaechi, Others in ADC Coalition
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:16:00 +0000

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City  A group, South-South Coalition for Aregbesola, has declared their support for the former Minister of Interior and now National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),

Turkish Airlines Named Expatriate Airline of the Year at TEBA 2025
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:14:00 +0000

Turkish Airlines has been awarded “Expatriate Airline of the Year” at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria

Access Bank, UNICEF, Fifth Chukker Ride for a Cause at 2025 Charity Polo Day
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:11:00 +0000

Today, the lush grounds of Guards Polo Club, Windsor will become a rallying point for change. Access Bank PLC, in collaboration with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF, will host the Access