FG Returns 13 Oil Blocks After 2025 Licensing Round
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government will return 13 oil and gas blocks to the licensing basket after they failed to attract investor interest during the 2025 Licensing Round. Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Tuesday at the 2025 Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja, saying only […]
US Invests $1.2m in Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage Preservation
By Zainab Bakare The United States (U.S) has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with a $1.2 million investment over the past five years, supporting projects across 21 states through a strategic partnership aimed at safeguarding the nation’s history for future generations. Speaking at the unveiling of the Wheyham Foundation’s Cultural Heritage […]
Africa U18 and U19 Volleyball Championship serves off in Egypt
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria and 13 other African nations have arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, ahead of the 2026 African U-18 and U-19 Volleyball Championship, which serves off on Wednesday at the Pioneers Club. The continental tournament, which runs until July 30, will showcase some of Africa’s brightest young volleyball talents, with hosts Egypt joined by […]
Save Forcados now, IYC tells Tinubu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to save the historic riverine community of Forcados in Delta State from extinction, warning that years of coastal erosion and neglect are threatening one of Nigeria’s oldest colonial settlements. Speaking at a news briefing, IYC spokesman, Ambassador […]
FG Launches Mobile Learning For Teachers
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has launched a mobile learning programme aimed at strengthening teacher training and expanding access to professional development for educators across Nigeria and four other African countries. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Monday, is being implemented through a partnership involving the Federal Ministry of Education, UNESCO’s International Institute for […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Alliance
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their security and defence partnership, expanding cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, maritime security, intelligence sharing, anti-kidnapping efforts and the fight against illicit financial flows. The renewed commitment was reached at the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja, co-chaired by Nigeria’s National […]
Stronger African Voice On Global Telecoms, FG Urges
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has called for greater African unity in shaping global telecommunications policies, urging countries across the continent to adopt common positions and deepen technical cooperation to strengthen Africa’s influence on the global digital landscape. The call was made by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu […]
Abia Group Urges Neutrality By Anti-Graft Agencies Ahead Of Polls
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Abia Solidarity Forum has called on anti-corruption and security agencies to remain neutral and uphold due process as political activities gather momentum ahead of elections in Abia State. Addressing journalists in Umuahia on Sunday, the forum’s spokesperson, Chijioke Okwuoha, said the group had received unverified information suggesting that petitions and media […]
PFIPC Scandal: Adeniyi Denies Budget Insertion Role
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, who claims to be the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has denied orchestrating the agency’s reported inclusion in the federal budget, insisting the development occurred after his arrest. In a recorded interview with social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, Adeniyi […]
Nigeria Finish Zone 3 Volleyball Qualifiers Unbeaten
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team completed a flawless campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, after defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 in their final match to finish the tournament unbeaten. The Nigerian side dominated the encounter, claiming a straight-set victory of 25-17, 25-23, 25-22 to record […]