South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Others Arrive in Abuja for Armwrestling Contest
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The energy is rising, the countdown is ticking, and all signs point to an unforgettable spectacle — the 2025 African Armwrestling Championship is just around the corner, officially kicking off on July 23rd in Abuja! Already, the stage is being set for greatness. Nigeria proudly welcomes Olegs Gantimurovs, the internationally respected Master […]
Put Safety Lessons into Action- NSITF MD Tells Workshop Attendees
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has urged participants at the ongoing workshop on Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health, to ensure they apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to promote workers’ safety and health in their various organizations. The MD who gave this call […]
Eight Banks Meet Recap Target as CBN Holds Rate at 27.5%
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Monetary Policy Committee has confirmed that eight banks have met the CBN’s recapitalization target, signaling progress in the ongoing financial sector reforms.” Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while briefing Newsmen on the outcome of it 301st meeting. He commended the progress […]
Nigeria Proposes Joint Investment Council to Strengthen Economic Ties with Egypt
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has proposed the creation of a Nigeria-Egypt Joint Investment Council, a major step towards deepening economic ties and unlocking shared prosperity between the two nations. The proposal was unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum in Abuja. The Council, […]
Human Capital Investment Is Nigeria’s Path to Prosperity – Edun
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has described the HOPE programme as a transformative national strategy to unlock the country’s economic potential through bold investment in its people. “HOPE” – Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity, backed by the World Bank – aims to accelerate […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Slams US Visa Cuts, Demands Policy Reversal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has sharply criticised a new visa policy by the United States government, calling for the immediate restoration of the five-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerian applicants. The Lawmakers described Washington’s decision to slash non-immigrant visa validity for Nigerians from five years to just three months as “disappointing” and […]
Tems’ “Wait For U” Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
By Aremu Toyeebaht Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has officially joined the Spotify Billion Club, following a major streaming milestone. Her hit collaboration “Wait For U” with American rappers Future and Drake has now surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. Released in 2022, “Wait For U” made history by debuting at […]
Kogi Records Lowest Out-of-School Rate in Northern Nigeria — Ododo’s Spokesperson
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its position as a frontrunner in human capital development, recording the lowest number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, at the 2025 Blueprint Impact Award Series in Abuja, where he represented Governor Ahmed […]
Countdown to Glory: International Armwrestling Championship Kicks Off in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso With just 2 days to go, the momentum is unstoppable. Nigeria is officially in championship mode as the nation prepares to host the 14th African Armwrestling Championship, set to explode into action on July 23rd, 2025 in Abuja. As part of heightened preparations, Nigeria has welcomed Olegs Gantimurovs, one of the world’s […]
Agroecology Experts Urge National Policy Shift for Sustainable Farming in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has been urged to urgently establish a national agroecology policy framework as a sustainable solution to the country’s growing food insecurity and environmental challenges. This call was made on Monday in Abuja during the National Stakeholders’ Conference on Advancing Agroecology Principles and Practice for Food Sovereignty, where experts expressed […]