In a strategic move to equip vulnerable youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), in collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Monday launched a five-day digital training programme targeted at young people, particularly adolescents living with HIV. The initiative, which brings together
Abuja, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration across key areas in the downstream oil and gas sector, particularly the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative. This resolution emerged during a strategic meeting held
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to accelerate approvals and execution of critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria, stressing that the average citizen is more concerned with functional amenities than promises. Speaking during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, the President emphasized that basic infrastructure such as uninterrupted
Abuja, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a strategic dialogue with Loughborough University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering structural transformation and rebuilding existing systems within Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from Loughborough University, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Sa’id Ahmad, affirmed
United States-based Nigerian geoscientist and data innovation advocate, Mathew Ogieva, continues to solidify his presence on the global stage, championing excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and innovation. Ogieva’s latest recognition came as he served as a Grand Award Judge at the 75th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the new annex building of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The new complex, located on Zambezi Crescent, is intended to complement the commission’s overstretched headquarters and accommodate its expanding operations. Welcoming the President to the event, the INEC
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is set to increase fees for various registrar services starting August 1, 2025. This move, announced by the CAC, is a direct response to current economic conditions, rising operational costs, and the commission’s ambition to enhance its digital services. Why the Fee Hike? The CAC conducted a thorough assessment of
Amid the protracted security crisis in Benue State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a high-level meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, as part of efforts to restore peace and stability in the state. Governor Alia made this known during a live interview
In a landmark move to prioritise the wellbeing of its personnel, the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has announced the launch of a nationwide mental health initiative aimed at supporting the psychological resilience and emotional health of its officers. The initiative, which is the first of its kind in the history of the agency, is designed
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, marking a notable decline from the 23.40% recorded in April, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report, published on Saturday, highlights a gradual easing of inflationary pressures across the country. This decline, though modest, is being
