Governors Consider CNG Programme to Cut Transport Fares
By Sulyman Gobir State governors are considering a new CNG transport programme aimed at reducing public transport fares and lowering commuting costs for Nigerians. The proposal, known as the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP), was discussed at the third meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja on Wednesday. Kwara State Governor and […]
IHVN Task Journalists to Tackle Nigeria’s Antibiotic Misuse
By Julian Osamoto Health experts have called on Nigerian journalists to intensify public education on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that the misuse of antibiotics is accelerating a silent public health crisis capable of making common infections increasingly difficult and sometimes impossible to treat. The call was made at the opening of a two-day antimicrobial resistance […]
Nigeria Moves to End Exports of Unprocessed Raw Material
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria could soon require exporters to process raw materials locally before shipment as the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) pushes legislation aimed at ending decades of exporting unprocessed commodities. The Council says the proposed law, which requires exporters to add at least 30 per cent value to raw materials before […]
128 Women Exporters Secure ₦980m WEIDE Grants
By Oluwakemi Kindness A total of 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have received grants worth 710,000 US dollars (about ₦980 million) under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund to help expand their businesses into international markets through digital trade. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) announced the development […]
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 […]
FG Evacuates Second Batch of Nigerians From South Africa Safely
By Julian Osamoto Another batch of sixty-six Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect citizens facing challenges abroad. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the returnees arrived on Wednesday night and were received by government agencies responsible for migration, […]
INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election
By: Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as governor of Ekiti State after a dominant victory in Saturday’s poll. The incumbent won in all 16 Local Government Areas to defeat other challengers in the race. Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice Chancellor of the Federal […]
Tinubu Confers National Honours on June 12 Democracy Heroes
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has announced national honours for Nigerians who played key roles in the country’s pro-democracy struggle, particularly during the June 12 political crisis. He said the honourees were individuals who endured persecution, incarceration, exile and other hardships in the pursuit of democratic governance in Nigeria. Tinubu described their sacrifices as […]
South Korea Rally Past Czech Republic 2-1 in Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South Korea recovered from a second-half setback to secure a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a strong statement of intent at the Estadio Guadalajara. The Koreans dominated large stretches of the contest but struggled to convert […]
FG-Backed Niger Rice Processors Win ARSO Quality Awards
By: Julian Osamoto Rice processing groups in Niger State have received the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Quality Mark Awards, reinforcing the Federal Government’s push to improve food safety standards and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional agricultural markets. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) presented the awards to processor groups from Borgu, Mokwa, Edati and […]