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Speaker Abbas Condemns Attack on Katsina Mosque

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned in strong terms the killing of worshipers in Katsina State by bandits, describing the attack as barbaric and gruesome. The death toll from the attack on a mosque in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the dawn of Tuesday during Fajr prayers has reportedly risen to 32, though the police confirmed 17. The Speaker in a statement on Thursday by […]

August 21, 2025

Politics

Edo Governor Okpebholo Nominates Five Commissioner-Designates

By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Government has announced the nomination of five individuals as Commissioner-Designates by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The list was released on Thursday, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. The nominees are: 1. Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae 2. Hon. Etin-osa Ogbeiwi 3. Hon. Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP) 4. Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo 5. Professor Roland Itoyah Otaru, SAN According to the statement, the nominations will be forwarded to […]

August 21, 2025

General

Experts Caution Nigeria on Risks of $2.5bn Animal Farming Project

By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental and food sovereignty experts have raised strong objections to Nigeria’s planned $2.5 billion industrial animal farming partnership with foreign investors, warning it could unleash far-reaching environmental, health, and socio-economic consequences. At a media engagement in Abuja on Thursday, convened by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), civil society groups cautioned that the large-scale livestock project threatens local farmers, public health, and the environment if pursued without transparency and safeguards. Mariann Bassey-Olsson, Deputy Executive Director of […]

August 21, 2025

Business

NCDMB Boss Says Human Capital Development Vital for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that human capital remains the most critical asset for sustaining Nigeria’s oil and gas industry in the face of global transition and technological disruptions. Speaking at the 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Secretary said that while infrastructure and reserves are important, it is the skills and competencies of Nigerians that will determine the sector’s long-term […]

August 21, 2025

Business

PEALS 2025: NUPRC Boss Reaffirms Drive for Resilient Oil and Gas Sector

By Chinedu Echianu The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has pledged the Commission’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through bold reforms, strategic investments, and sustainable practices. Komolafe made the pledge while delivering his keynote address at the Day 2 of the 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS), held from August 20–22 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The summit, themed “Building a Resilient Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria: […]

August 21, 2025

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Sport

Fixtures Released for Round Two, 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League in Nnewi

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has unveiled the fixtures for Round Two of the 2025 season, scheduled to take place in Nnewi, Anambra State, from Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, August 23. According to the Competition Department of the league, action will commence on Thursday morning with Kebbi United BSC facing Jigawa Golden Stars BSC in the opening game, followed by Ibom BSC taking on Nmanko Patigi BSC at 9:00 am. Later in the evening, Kada […]

August 21, 2025 2

Business

Embrace ECS Scheme for Industrial Harmony, NSITF MD Urges Employers

By Chinedu Echianu Employers in Nigeria have been urged to embrace the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) as a critical tool for promoting industrial harmony and workplace productivity. Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Oil Producers Trade Sector (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce to his office. Responding to concerns raised by the OPTS delegation, Faleye stressed […]

August 21, 2025

US.MAC and Nigerian government officials at the launch of a startup mentorship initiative to scale local innovators globally.

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Business

Silicon Valley Experts to Bridge Nigeria’s Startup Mentorship Gap

By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s lack of experienced startup mentors is receiving global attention as Silicon Valley professionals move to plug the gap through the newly launched Founder Dojo programme. Backed by the United States Market Access Center (US.MAC), Imo Digital City Ltd, and the Imo State Government, the initiative will provide Nigerian entrepreneurs with world-class mentorship, hackathons, and accelerator programmes modelled on Silicon Valley standards. Co-founder of Global Innovation Dojo, Colin Donohue, said Nigeria’s ecosystem has immense potential but falls […]

August 21, 2025 2

Economy

NAICOM, Police Raid Fake Motor Insurance Dealers in Abuja

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a major crackdown on individuals peddling fake motor third-party insurance policies in Abuja. The crack down led by its Motor Third-Party Insurance Enforcement Committee, NAICOM operatives, supported by the police, stormed the Mabuchi area of the Federal Capital Territory, where fraudsters have been issuing counterfeit insurance documents to unsuspecting motorists. According ti a statement on Wednesday night, the operation follows a directive by […]

August 20, 2025