August 19, 2025

General

Education General

ABUAD Makes Global Strides as FG Hails Aare Afe Babalola, Staff Over Top 100 Ranking

Abuja, June 28, 2025 – The Federal Government has congratulated Aare Afe Babalola and the entire Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) community following the institution’s historic inclusion in the top 100 of the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, ABUAD was praised for emerging

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FRSC General

India Collaborates with FRSC to Train 1,000 Officers on Mental Health and Stress Management

Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 | In a significant step toward enhancing the psychological well-being of its personnel, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs to train 1,000 officers on stress management and emotional wellness. The initiative is part of a bilateral cooperation programme designed to build

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FRSC General

FRSC Promotes Road Safety, Fitness With June Jogging and Walking Exercise

Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) National Headquarters on Saturday hosted the June edition of its monthly Walking and Jogging Exercise, aimed at fostering road safety consciousness and promoting the physical well-being of officers and the general public. The initiative, which drew participation from across FRSC departments and partner

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Agricultural Farming General

Bauchi Government Subsidizes Fertiliser to Boost Agricultural Access

The Bauchi State Government has announced a significant subsidy on fertiliser prices, directing that the NPK 20:10:10 fertiliser, valued at ₦35,000, be sold to farmers at a subsidized rate of ₦20,000 per bag. This move is aimed at enhancing access to critical farm inputs for local farmers as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen

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Afreximbank General

Dr. George Elombi Appointed as New President of Afreximbank

In a significant leadership transition, Dr. George Elombi has been named the new President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), succeeding Prof. Benedict Oramah. The announcement was made following the conclusion of the 32nd Annual General Meetings of the bank, held in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr. Elombi, a seasoned executive within Afreximbank, brings over two decades

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General

President Tinubu Commissions Kugbo Bus Terminal, FRSC Ensures Smooth Traffic Operations

Abuja, June 28, 2025  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, officially commissioned the Kugbo Bus Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory. The event marked a significant milestone in efforts to improve public transportation infrastructure and ease commuter movement along the AYA–Nyanya corridor. The Federal Road Safety

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Afreximbank General

Tinubu Honours Afreximbank Boss Oramah With GCON, Unveils $5BN Africa Energy Bank

Abuja, Nigeria June 28, 2025 President Bola Tinubu made waves Friday, bestowing one of Nigeria’s highest honours – the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Professor Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank. The powerful gesture recognised Oramah’s “transformative” decade-long leadership of Africa’s premier trade finance bank. Why He Got the Gong: Energy

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Afreximbank General

Nigeria to Host $5bn Textile Mega-Factory as Afreximbank Unveils Major Industrial Push

Abuja, Nigeria June 28, 2025 Nigeria’s struggling textile sector is set for a colossal boost! The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced Friday it will start building a gigantic $5 billion integrated textile factory right here in Nigeria next month. This mega project, revealed by Afreximbank’s outgoing President, Benedict Oramah, is a major part of the

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General NYSC

NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Accept Postings in Good Faith

Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025  The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, has called on corps members deployed across the country to accept their postings in good faith and serve with commitment and patriotism. Speaking during an address to corps members at a swearing-in ceremony held in

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General Health

Orile Agege General Hospital Wins Award for Quality Healthcare Delivery

Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025  The Orile Agege General Hospital has been honoured with the Most Active Public Facility on the SafeCare Quality Platform award at the prestigious Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The award recognises the hospital’s outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services in Lagos State, particularly through its active participation in

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