SMEDAN Targets 100,000 Youths Annually Through BRYNE
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a new initiative to support more than 100,000 young Nigerian entrepreneurs annually. The agency unveiled the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project as part of activities marking International Youth Day 2026. SMEDAN said BRYNE will combine enterprise training, incubation, […]
Ex-World Bank Specialist Urges Artisans to Join SUPA
By Oluwakemi Kindness A former World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr. Tunde Adekola, has urged Nigerian artisans to embrace the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill Up Artisans, SUPA, Programme to improve their skills and access better economic opportunities. Adekola said the programme could support the Federal Government’s efforts to promote youth empowerment, job creation and poverty […]
Police, Army Deepen Security Collaboration in FCT
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command and the Army Headquarters Garrison have pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations to improve security in the Federal Capital Territory. The commitment followed a meeting between the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, and the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General JR Lar, in Abuja […]
Irabor Demands Action Over Inciting Comments
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has called for the arrest and investigation of Islamic clerics Sani Jingir and Ahmad Gumi over comments he said could inflame Nigeria’s security challenges. Irabor also backed the police invitation of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over an alleged statement calling on his supporters to […]
NLC, EFCC Seek Stronger Partnership to Fight Illicit Financial Flow
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed on the need to strengthen collaboration in the fight against corruption, illicit financial flows and kleptocracy in Nigeria. The agreement was reached when a coalition of the NLC on whistleblower protection, civic space and anti-kleptocracy accountability in […]
Junior YellowGreens Smash Mozambique in Record 407-Run Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens delivered a breathtaking batting and bowling masterclass, crushing Mozambique U19 by 407 runs in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Kigali. Nigeria posted a tournament-high 461/6 in 50 overs, powered by four outstanding batting contributions. Bright Edem Nyong led the assault with a […]
Drug War Is a Generational Responsibility -NDLEA Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has described the fight against illicit drugs as a “generational responsibility”, saying the agency must remain relentless as new cartels and trafficking routes emerge. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the agency’s 12th awards ceremony, he said the war against illicit drugs […]
Adeleke Demands Immediate Removal of Ebonyi REC From Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate removal of the Ebonyi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pauline Ugoyenka, from the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, through the Imole Campaign Council, also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain Ugoyenka’s alleged presence in Osun. The campaign […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn in Outstanding NDDC Levies
By Anayo Akwitti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is investigating findings from the […]
Eniola Bolaji Remains in Peru for Para-Badminton Training Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji will remain in Peru until August 15 to participate in a high-level para badminton training camp, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has disclosed. Bolaji secured the women’s singles title at the Peru Para Badminton International 2026 on Sunday, August 9, defeating Brazil’s […]