Only Four PWDs Holds Elective Offices in Nigeria – TAF Africa
By Julian Osamoto The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) says Nigeria’s democracy has continued to exclude millions of persons with disabilities from political leadership, despite laws guaranteeing equal participation. The organisation raised the concern in Abuja, during the launch of its Able2Run Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the political participation and electability of persons […]
Stakeholders Call for Social Protection for Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for inclusive social protection policies that address the needs of informal workers and Nigerians excluded from digital systems The call was made in Abuja during a roundtable discussion on Digitalisation and Social Protection for Informal Workers in Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development in collaboration […]
Cultural Education, Teacher Mentorship Drive Discipline
By Julian Osamoto The Igbo Language and Culture Department of Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Gaki, Abuja, has underscored the growing importance of teacher-led mentorship and cultural education in promoting discipline, academic commitment, and moral values among young learners. The message came during a graduation and send-off ceremony organised for graduating JS3 students by the […]
South East Commission Announces SEVCP Grand Finale
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the Grand Finale of its inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition, scheduled to hold in Enugu. The SEDC said the programme is a flagship initiative aligned with the vision of President Bola Tinubu, as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda (page […]
NSITF Restores Hope for Injured Workers With Prosthetic Support
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the importance of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in restoring hope, dignity and confidence to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the course of their duties. Faleye spoke in Abuja at the weekend during […]
NAqF Earns Continental Honour, Wins Three Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has earned continental recognition after Africa Aquatics named Nigeria the Fastest Developing Federation in Africa at the close of the 17th Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria. The honour capped a strong performance by Team Nigeria at the championships held from 5 to 10 May 2026, where […]
Customs Intensifies Trade Reforms, Trains Journalists
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to modernize trade operations through technology-driven reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, accountability, and trade facilitation across the country. This formed the focus of a training workshop organized for journalists on the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was […]
JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture From UTME Requirement
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was disclosed on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on […]
CBN Warns States Against Excessive Borrowing
By Oluwkemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that reckless borrowing, unplanned spending, and poor fiscal coordination by State Governments could undermine Nigeria’s planned transition to an Inflation Targeting monetary policy framework. Speaking during an engagement with sub-national stakeholders organised through the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat, the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic […]
Nigeria Gets Key ABSU Committee Role
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has secured major representation in the newly reconstituted Standing Committees of the African Beach Soccer Union following resolutions reached at the ABSU 2026 Annual General Meeting. The restructuring is aimed at strengthening governance, improving operations, and accelerating the growth of beach soccer across Africa. Several Nigerians were appointed into strategic committees, […]