In a bold move to reposition one of Nigeria’s most iconic youth programmes, the Federal Government has inaugurated a reform committee to carry out a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The initiative signals a renewed effort to revamp the scheme’s structure, relevance, and long-term impact in line with evolving national development
 The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has declared that Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape is mature enough for commercialization, stressing the urgent need to develop enabling infrastructure that will support the translation of scientific discoveries into viable economic ventures. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on national innovation policy in Abuja, Chief
In a landmark move poised to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial growth, the Inner Galaxy Group has unveiled plans for a $400 million investment in the development of the Stellar Steel Plant, a state-of-the-art steel production facility in Sagamu, Ogun State. Spanning more than 100 hectares, the plant is expected to become a major game-changer in the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, received the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, at the State House in Abuja, where both leaders held a closed-door meeting centered on key development issues and federal collaboration in advancing the South-Western state’s priorities. The meeting, which took place at the President’s office, is part of
In a move that underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s shift toward intelligence-driven and technology-based policing, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has conducted an inspection tour of indigenous security technology facilities, signaling the Force’s intent to leverage homegrown innovation in tackling crime and enhancing national security. The inspection, which took place in Abuja, brought
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has commenced its mid-term performance review, aimed at assessing progress in line with the presidential deliverables outlined by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative, according to top ministry officials, is a critical component of the government’s broader accountability and results-driven governance framework. The review
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, on Monday received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, Her Excellency Miriam Morales Palmero, at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, as both parties explored avenues for stronger bilateral ties and strategic collaboration. The diplomatic engagement, which was
Nigeria is facing a deepening nutrition emergency, with over two million children currently suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the second highest burden globally, according to data from UNICEF and health experts monitoring child welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disturbing figure highlights a growing crisis that threatens the lives and future of millions of Nigerian children,
In a historic and emotionally resonant gathering, a Holocaust survivor, Mr. John Hajdu, graced an interfaith commemoration of Victory in Europe (VE) Day held at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, Surrey — widely recognised as the oldest purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom and northern Europe. The event not only honoured the end of
In the wake of the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the glaring underperformance of candidates nationwide. He described the outcome as a clear reflection of the continued deterioration of Nigeria’s educational system, calling
