In what can only be described as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s sporting history, Team Ogun delivered its best-ever performance at the National Sports Festival, clinching second position on the final medals table at the 2024 edition of the event, tagged Gateway Games, hosted in Ogun State. The host state shocked many by surpassing pre-tournament
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that the newly established University of Agriculture, Science and Technology located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education and to drive economic growth through agricultural development. Governor Alia made this known during his state-wide broadcast in Makurdi
Nigeria continues to grapple with the burden of infectious diseases as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 366 people have lost their lives to Lassa fever and meningitis across various states since late 2024. The data, which spans multiple epidemiological weeks, underscores the persistent challenge of epidemic-prone diseases in
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) has intensified efforts to prepare stakeholders for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) onsite evaluation through a series of engagement and sensitization activities across key sectors. In a recent round of meetings and workshops, SCUML brought together government agencies, financial institutions, and private sector representatives to
In a landmark initiative aimed at driving national development and promoting good governance, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have entered into a strategic collaboration. This partnership focuses on improving identity management, streamlining business registration, and enhancing the integrity of democratic processes across
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to enhance compliance with data protection regulations and bolster cybersecurity measures. As part of this collaboration, the NIS recently conducted a comprehensive training
In response to the growing risks associated with tanker fires, Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched a comprehensive sensitization campaign to educate communities on tanker fire prevention and safety measures. The campaign began in the Danbaza community of Maradun Local Government Area, targeting residents and commercial drivers
Professor Nentawe recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to discuss potential collaboration between their offices. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships in three critical areas: capacity building, logistics support, and peacebuilding initiatives. During the discussions, both parties expressed interest in aligning their efforts with the Federal Government’s
The Lagos State Government has revealed that it invested more than ₦8.4 billion within the last year to support the growth of the creative economy, tourism, and related sectors across the state. This substantial investment is part of efforts to position Lagos as Africa’s foremost hub for culture, arts, and tourism. Speaking at the 2025
XHS Nigeria Limited, the local representative of global document technology giant Xerox, is seeking a strategic collaboration with the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) in a bid to support the Lagos State Government’s THEMES Plus Agenda through advanced digitization and document management solutions. The move was disclosed during a recent courtesy visit by
