President Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the confirmation of its members by the Senate on December 16. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says the reconstituted Board is chaired by Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, who previously served as […]
FG Steps Up Drive for Sugar Self-Sufficiency
Reporting By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production, as the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, commenced a nationwide inspection of major sugar projects to accelerate full-scale production. A statement on Thursday said the inspections, which began with the Lafiagi Sugar Company (LASUCO) […]
PLAC Survey Reveals National Support for Constitutional Reforms in Nigeria
By Julian Osamoto The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has unveiled the findings of a nationwide survey on Nigeria’s ongoing Constitution Review. The survey reveals public backing for far-reaching reforms across governance, electoral integrity, and gender representation. Presenting the report to journalists in Abuja, PLAC Executive Director Dr. Clement Nwankwo described the results as […]
Cardoso Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Macroeconomic Stability, Transparent Markets
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, rules-based economic management and transparent markets. Cardoso made this known while engaging senior business leaders and institutional investors at the U.S.–Nigeria Executive Business Round table in Washington, D.C. He underscored Nigeria’s reform agenda and […]
SMEDAN Brokers ₦12bn Loans for Small Businesses, Targets 250,000 Businesses
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it is brokering ₦12 billion in single-digit loans for small businesses. This is as it targets the formalisation of 250,000 enterprises in 2026. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, disclosed this on Wednesday during the agency’s 2025 annual engagement, noting that […]
Ratels Blow Two-Goal Lead as Heartland Queens Rally
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels’ fast start was undone by a strong second-half response from Heartland Queens as both teams played out a 2–2 draw in an entertaining NWFL Premiership clash in Abuja. The hosts were dominant early, racing into a two-goal lead within 22 minutes. Onu Markwell opened the scoring in the 13th minute, […]
Nigeria Hockey Federation Reacts to Award, Outlines 2026 Plans
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Board Member of the Nigeria Hockey Federation, Yohanna Faruk, has described the award received by the federation as a major boost for the development of hockey in Nigeria and across Africa. Faruk, who spoke on behalf of the President of the Federation, Engr. Simon Nkom, was reacting after receiving the award […]
AFCON 2025: Ajilore Backs Super Eagles 28-Man Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles midfielder and Olympian, Femi Ajilore has described Nigeria’s newly unveiled 28-man provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as balanced and well-considered. This is as he urged the players to seize the tournament as an opportunity to restore national pride. Reacting to the list released by head […]
AFCON 2025: Brown Ideye Backs Super Eagles to Rise Against the Odds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Brown Ideye, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s chances at the 2025 AFCON, urging Nigerians to keep faith in the national team despite recent disappointments. Ideye spoke at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) maiden End-of-Year Party and Awards 2025, […]
NLC Demands Immediate Prosecution Of Terror Sponsors
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress has called for the immediate prosecution of alleged sponsors of terrorism, warning that Nigerians face not only physical but financial insecurity. The NLC on December 17th, organised a nationwide protest to highlight the devastating impact of insecurity on lives, livelihoods, and public institutions, a crisis that has lasted […]