NDLEA Arms Officers with AK-47 Rifles for First Time in 36 Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inducted thousands of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operations for the first time since its establishment 36 years ago, marking a major shift in its fight against drug trafficking. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa […]
South Korea Unveils $518bn Chip Investment for AI Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness South Korea will invest 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in its semiconductor industry, marking the country’s largest-ever commitment to chip manufacturing as global demand for artificial intelligence technologies continues to surge. Industry Minister, Kim Jung-kwan announced the project on Monday, revealing plans to build four new semiconductor fabrication plants in the country’s […]
APC Lawmaker Seek Rival’s Disqualification Over Primary
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify the declared winner of the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary, alleging he was constitutionally ineligible to contest. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, said the party should enforce Section 88(1) of the […]
SMEDAN DG urges governors to boost MSMEs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Charles Odii, has urged state governors to establish more MSME development and skill acquisition centres and provide matching funds to accelerate the growth of small businesses across the country. Speaking at the 2026 World MSME Day celebration in Abuja at […]
FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Delaying Petrol Price Cuts
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned fuel marketers against delaying reductions in petrol prices, saying it will investigate and sanction businesses found exploiting consumersThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned fuel marketers against delaying reductions in petrol prices, saying it will investigate and sanction businesses […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bigger Investment in Police Sports Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged increased investment in sports development across the Nigeria Police Force, promising greater support for volleyball and other sporting disciplines. Disu made the pledge on Saturday at the 3rd CGC Volleyball Premier League (First Phase) in Abuja after the Nigeria Police Volleyball Team defeated Sunshine Spikers. […]
Yusuf Stuns Abua to Win DavNotch Tennis Open Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abubakar Yusuf pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament on Saturday, defeating Nigeria’s top-ranked player, Canice Abua, 7-5, 6-1 to win the men’s singles title as the sixth DavNotch National Tennis Open came to a thrilling close. The victory ended Yusuf’s six-year losing streak against Abua and capped an impressive run […]
NSIA Unveils $275,000 Innovation Fund for Nigerian Startups
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has launched the fourth edition of its Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0), unveiling a $275,000 prize pool and access to up to $1.5 million in growth funding to support high-potential Nigerian startups. The initiative, themed “Building for Impact,” is designed to help innovative businesses scale through […]
Tinubu Vows Tougher Crackdown on Drug Trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to intensifying the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, pledging stronger enforcement, improved surveillance and evidence-based interventions to curb the growing menace. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the President, represented by the […]
SEDC, Enugu Launch Agro Jobs Initiative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have launched a regional agriculture initiative aimed at creating jobs, attracting private investment and strengthening food security across the South East. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks the commencement of the South East Agro […]