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NYSC Batch A prospective corps members checking call-up letters for 2026 orientation exercise.

NYSC Issues Deployment Update for 2026 Batch A

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released call-up letters for its 2026 Batch A Stream 1 orientation exercise, confirming deployment arrangements for prospective corps members. In a statement on its official X handle on Monday, the NYSC said some candidates posted to Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would attend orientation camps in neighbouring states due to limited camp capacity. Those deployed to Lagos may report to camps in Ekiti, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, […]

January 19, 2026

Economy

FCTA, FCDA Workers Strike,Shut Down Operations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) began an industrial action on Monday, bringing government operations across Abuja to a halt. Security personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigeria Police Force were stationed at the FCTA Secretariat gate, preventing staff from entering the premises. A security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “Staff of FCDA, FCTA are not allowed into the office premises […]

January 19, 2026

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Sport

Musa Kida Hails Nwabali, Eagles’ Bronze Finish

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has celebrated the Super Eagles’ dramatic victory over Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria defeated the seven-time African champions 4–2 on penalties after regulation time, securing the bronze medal and extending an extraordinary national record — nine consecutive victories in AFCON third-place matches. For Kida, who is also President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation […]

January 18, 2026 2

Sport

Akpabio Hails Super Eagles for winning bronze

By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the Super Eagles for securing bronze at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Akpabio sent his congratulations in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. "On behalf of my family, constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Super Eagles on their outstanding achievement in securing the bronze medal […]

January 18, 2026

Education

NOA, NBRP Move to Promote Reading Culture Among Nigerians

By Chinedu Echianu The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP) have agreed to collaborate on initiatives aimed at strengthening literacy, promoting reading culture, and fostering responsible citizenship nationwide. Addressing the NBRP delegation which paid a visit to the NOA in Abuja, the Director-General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by the Director of Communication and Media, Bala Musa, said the Agency is committed to promoting education and positive behavioural […]

January 17, 2026

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Sport

Kida Praises Super Eagles Resilience Despite Semi-Final Defeat

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been praised for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite losing to host nation Morocco in the semi-final. The commendation came from Engineer Musa Kida, Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, who wrote to the players acknowledging their resilience and determination throughout the tournament. He said the team’s campaign helped restore confidence in Nigerian football, noting their ability to compete […]

January 17, 2026 5

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Sport

Nigeria Can Become Africa’s Next Sports Destination- Shaibu

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has declared that Nigeria possesses the potential to emerge as Africa’s leading sports destination — if stakeholders across the sector work deliberately in unison. Speaking in Rabat, Morocco, shortly after Nigeria’s 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Shaibu urged Nigerian sports administrators to draw lessons from Morocco’s rapid […]

January 16, 2026 2

Business

NECA Reaffirms Workplace Safety as Human Rights Issue

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has reaffirmed the growing importance of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the private sector. NECA’s Director General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, described it as both a legal obligation and a human rights issue. He said this follows the elevation of OSH to a core convention of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), making it binding on all member states regardless of ratification. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on the Safe […]

January 16, 2026

Business

NSITF, NECA Unveil Plans for 2025 Safe Workplace Initiative

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) have announced plans to roll out the 2025 Safe Workplace Initiative (SWIP). The initiative under the guidance of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, is aimed at strengthening compliance with workplace safety and employee compensation laws in the private sector. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye described SWIP […]

January 16, 2026