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Nigeria Records Over 4% Growth as Inflation Falls — Minister

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has fallen sharply, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The minister spoke during an interview with CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Oduwole said the improvement reflects the impact of ongoing economic reforms, renewed investor confidence, and stronger global partnerships, noting that Nigeria’s growth outlook is the strongest in more than a decade. […]

January 22, 2026

Education

Kwara Govt Orders Immediate Closure of College of Education, Oro

By Victor Agboola The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security in the area. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026. Signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, the memo directed the management of the institution to suspend all academic activities with immediate effect, following the approval of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. According […]

January 22, 2026

Local News

Southern Kaduna Leaders Declare Fasting After 177 Worshippers Abducted

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme following the abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as disturbing, unprecedented and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the association said the attack marked a grim first in the history of Southern Kaduna, with worshippers from three different Christian denominations abducted on the […]

January 22, 2026

Economy

Nigeria Must Chase Global Investors to Create Jobs – Okonjo-Iweala

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to deliberately target global investors and supply chain relocations to cut import dependence, boost local manufacturing, and create jobs. She spoke on Wednesday at Nigeria House during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking at a panel titled “From Scale to Capital: Financing Nigeria’s Role as Africa’s Digital Trade and Infrastructure Anchor,” Okonjo-Iweala said rising geopolitical tensions, especially between the United […]

January 22, 2026

Education

NLNG Equips Journalists with AI, Digital Skills in Abuja

By Anayo Akwitti Thirty-two Nigerian journalists have been equipped with artificial intelligence and digital communication skills to work smarter and remain relevant in today’s fast-paced newsroom. This follows a three-day capacity-building workshop by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) in Abuja. The participants, drawn from various media organisations across the country, benefited from the training under NLNG’s human capital development initiative, #NLNGChangeYourStory. At the close of the workshop on Wednesday, participants unanimously agreed that the programme provided fresh insights […]

January 22, 2026

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Sport

Keshi Welcomes Delta Queens Exit, Says He Planned to Resign

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Delta Queens Head Coach, Samaila Samaila Marwa, popularly known as Keshi, has reacted to the termination of his appointment by the Delta State Sports Commission, saying he accepts the decision and had, in fact, planned to resign over a month ago. Marwa said he took up the role with enthusiasm and clear professional objectives for the team but was not given the operational freedom required to effectively carry out his duties as head coach. […]

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Sport

Akpata Represents Nigeria at Africa Cricket Board Conference

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Dr. Uyi Akpata, is representing Nigeria at the Conference for Africa Cricket Board Members, a high-level forum bringing together leading cricket administrators from across the continent. The conference, hosted by Cricket Namibia in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is holding alongside the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup and features presidents and senior executives of African cricket boards, as well as the ICC Chairman and other key […]

January 21, 2026 2

Local News

Deputy Speaker Orders Immediate Repair of Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has directed contractors handling the 5.5km Ozuitem–Uzuakoli Road in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State to immediately fix a failed section, insisting the road will not be commissioned until the defects are fully addressed. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu gave the directive after commissioning the 5km Alayi–Ugwueke–Akaeze Road, a key route linking Abia and Ebonyi states. The newly […]

January 21, 2026

Business

FCCPC Moves Against Non-Compliant Digital Lenders

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced enforcement actions against Digital Money Lending (DML) operators that failed to regularise their operations under the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). The FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, said the compliance window provided by the new regulations has officially closed, paving the way for regulatory action. According to him, the Commission is moving carefully but firmly to […]

January 21, 2026