ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Works has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Nigeria’s road infrastructure by equipping engineers with knowledge-driven training, aimed at enhancing technical capacity, ensuring quality control, and delivering safer, longer-lasting roads across the country. This pledge was made during a capacity-building workshop held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Abuja, where
ABUJA — In a renewed display of diplomatic warmth and strategic partnership, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday evening hosted the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Geraldo Alckmin, his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and other senior members of the Brazilian delegation to a Nigeria-Brazil Gala Dinner at the State House Conference
ABUJA – In a major move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and the United States have officially launched the Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) Working Group Forum, aimed at accelerating bilateral trade, fostering private sector collaboration, and unlocking new investment opportunities across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. The forum was inaugurated on Wednesday, June
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA — The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and impounded a massive illegal consignment of donkey skins valued at over ₦3.6 billion, thwarting an attempt to smuggle the items out of the country through Nigeria’s eastern export corridor. The operation, which was carried out
ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources has announced intensified internal reforms aimed at significantly improving its standing in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) transparency and accountability performance rating. This development was disclosed on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, during a strategic compliance and performance review session held at the
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation by investing ₦3 billion in the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, a flagship programme aimed at upskilling young Nigerians in tech-related fields. The investment, channeled through the Pan-African United Foundation, has enabled the training of over 90,000 Nigerians across
ABUJA – Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has described the recently concluded Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue as a significant step toward enhancing regional peace, economic security, and military cooperation across the West African subregion. Speaking on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, in Abuja following high-level bilateral engagements between both countries, the minister commended the dialogue
ABUJA – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, received the official presentation of two presidential nominees for key leadership positions in the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The nominees, one for the role of Managing Director and the other for
LAGOS – At just 17, Mmesoma Okonkwo is not only flying the flag of Anambra State high, but also placing Nigeria on the global academic map. With a rare blend of brilliance, discipline, and unwavering focus, Mmesoma has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young Nigerians across the country. A student of
ABUJA – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has lauded the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the arrest of key suspects linked to the recent massacre in Benue State, describing the development as a significant step toward justice and national healing. The commendation was issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, following confirmation that
