NAqF Unveils 2026 Swimming Calendar to Boost Sports Tourism
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation’s 2026 calendar is expected to boost sports tourism, with swimming competitions, training programmes and governance activities scheduled across more than ten Nigerian cities throughout the year. The Federation on Monday unveiled its 2026 Programme of Activities, outlining a comprehensive lineup of national championships, age-grade competitions, certification courses and […]
NEPC: Non-Oil Exports Hit $6.1bn in 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, says Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit a record of six point 1 billion dollars in 2025, an 11.5 percent up from 2024. Executive Director/CEO of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a press briefing on the performance of the non-oil export for 2025 […]
DG, NILDS Expresses Shock, Sadness Over Death of Chief Imam of Ilorin
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Solihu, OON. This is according to a condolence statement issued on Monday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. […]
NVBF Boss Celebrates Customs’s Adeniyi on 60th birthday
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), praising his exceptional support for the growth of volleyball in Nigeria. In a goodwill message, Nimrod described Adeniyi as a distinguished public servant whose leadership […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SEC Sets Higher Capital Thresholds for Market Operators
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the most significant revision of minimum capital requirements for capital market operators since 2015, in a move to strengthen market stability and protect investors. The new rules, outlined in a circular issued on January 16, 2026, give operators until June 30, 2027 to comply […]
Ugandan Opposition, Bobi Wine on House Arrest after Election
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest on Friday, a day after national elections that early official results show heavily favour President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking to prolong his nearly four-decade rule. Museveni, in power since 1986, has been accused of “brutal repression” of opposition voices ahead of […]