ABUJA, August 4, 2025 — The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), in collaboration with key partners, has awarded a total of $280,000 in grants to six innovative Nigerian startups operating in the agriculture and health sectors, as part of its strategic push to stimulate sustainable development through homegrown innovation. The awards were announced during the
ABUJA, August 4, 2025 — The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have commenced the implementation of a landmark bilateral economic cooperation agreement aimed at deepening trade integration, enhancing cross-border infrastructure, and boosting mutual development across sectors. The agreement, which was formalised earlier this year during a high-level summit between President Bola
Byline: Lagos | August 4, 2025 In 2025, the Nigerian consumer isn’t just tightening their belt. They’re changing their entire wardrobe. A new report by SEID, The Nigerian Consumer Outlook Report 2025, reveals a sweeping transformation in how Nigerians spend, earn, save, and survive. At the heart of it: economic pressures from all sides. Soaring
NSUKKA, August 4, 2025 In a major leadership shift, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has appointed Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the institution’s new substantive Vice-Chancellor, marking an end to over a year of transitional administration at the university. The official confirmation was issued on Monday through a statement from the university’s Public Relations
LAGOS, August 4, 2025 The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to owners and operators of event centres across the state, cautioning them against obstructing traffic and endangering public safety during social functions and large gatherings. Speaking through the Ministry of Transportation on Monday, the government stated that it had observed a growing
TEXAS, August 4, 2025 In a bold political move, Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House have planned to leave the state in an effort to block the Republican majority from passing a controversial redistricting bill. The proposed map redraw would reshape congressional districts in a manner critics say heavily favors the GOP, potentially influencing elections
ABUJA, August 4, 2025 The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the dismissal of one of its officers for gross misconduct after he was found guilty of taking unauthorised photographs of an inmate in custody. In a statement released by the Service Headquarters in Abuja, the dismissed officer was said to have violated strict internal protocols
The Nigerian government has fully activated a new law for all internet users. The way you use apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok is now governed by strict rules. What you post, share, or even record can lead to serious legal trouble, including prison time. The excuse that something was “just a joke” will no
By: Abdul-Ganiyy Raji School signing out is a practice where students sign or draw their names on the clothes of a classmate or a senior who is leaving a school. This practice used to be popular in colleges of education, universities, and polytechnics. It is also now common among students leaving secondary schools. A brother
KADUNA, August 3, 2025 — Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has officially launched the distribution of 400 trucks of fertilizer to support over 100,000 smallholder farmers across the state, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to agricultural productivity and food security. The flag-off ceremony, held in Kaduna, marked a major step in the state’s 2025 wet
