JAMB Set for Leadership Change as Oloyede Hands Over
By Zainab Bakare The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that its outgoing Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, will formally hand over to his successor, Professor Segun Aina, on Friday. In a notice issued on Wednesday, JAMB says the handover ceremony would hold by 10am and would be broadcast live on its official social […]
Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President-elect of Colombia ahead of his inauguration on August 7. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it welcomed the democratic expression of the will of the Colombian people. The […]
Deadly Earthquake: Nigeria Condoles Japan
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has expressed concern over the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on July 28, 2026. In a statement by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the Japanese government and people. Nigeria […]
Nimrod Praises Nigeria After CAVB U-18 Title Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 Boys volleyball team have been crowned champions of Africa after defeating hosts Egypt 3-0 to win the 2026 African Nations U-18 Boys Championship in Alexandria. The young Nigerians produced a dominant display in Wednesday’s final, sweeping aside Egypt in straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-14, to clinch the continental title. The […]
Egypt To Host 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Egypt has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Senior Championships, with the prestigious tournament set to take place in Alexandria from August 17 to 23. The championship will not only determine Africa’s beach volleyball champions but also serve as a key qualification event for the Los […]
NILDS DG calls for tougher fiscal governance at RMFAC session
By Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has underscored the need for stronger fiscal governance, institutional discipline and innovative revenue management as he inaugurated a two-day capacity-building programme for members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC). Speaking at the opening ceremony, […]
Nigeria Eyes Medals in Shot Put, Sprints at Glasgow 2026
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria made another encouraging start to Day Six of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Chukwuebuka Enekwechi booking a place in the men’s shot put final and three Nigerian sprinters advancing to the 200 metres semifinals. Africa and Commonwealth champion Enekwechi wasted no time in securing qualification, producing a superb opening […]
Anambra FA to Hold Memorial Novelty Match for Ifeanyi Ubah
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) will stage a novelty football match on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in honour of its former chairman, the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his passing. According to the Chairman of the ANSFA Media Committee, Ralph Chidozie George, the […]
African Policymakers Meet in Abuja Over Economic Risks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Top policymakers, financial experts and business leaders from across Africa are meeting in Abuja to discuss ways to strengthen emerging economies amid growing global uncertainty. The seventh African Emerging Markets Forum is taking place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters. The forum has the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties.” […]
Oluremi Tinubu Urges New NBA President to Set High Bar
By Mardiyyah Abubakar First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), to set a high standard and create opportunities for more women to take up leadership positions. The First Lady made the call on Tuesday when she received Badejo-Okusanya and a delegation of […]