Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 202 The Federal Government has unveiled a new youth empowerment programme aimed at tackling unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship among young Nigerians. The initiative, launched by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Amina Bello, at the Abuja International Conference Centre, targets over 500,000 youths across the six geopolitical zones. The programme
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has welcomed 400-level students from Newgate University, Minna, Niger State, on an educational excursion to its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, held as part of the students’ academic exposure and industry experience, was aimed at deepening their understanding of digital policy, innovation,
Standing majestically at 400 metres (approximately 1,300 feet) above sea level, Aso Rock remains one of Nigeria’s most iconic natural landmarks and a powerful symbol of the nation’s political authority. Located in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, this imposing granite monolith serves as the striking backdrop to the Nigerian Presidential Villa and
In just ten days, Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, will take centre stage as it welcomes heads of government, business magnates, policymakers, and innovators from across 16 West African countries for the highly anticipated West Africa Economic Summit (WAES 2025). The event is expected to chart a bold course toward regional integration, economic transformation, and collective
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed strong commendation for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, over its swift disciplinary response to an incident involving alleged negligence by its personnel in handling a road crash victim. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the commendation public through a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday
A 47-year-old man, identified as Rayyanu Bala, has been arrested by the police in Abuja for allegedly molesting his neighbour’s young daughter after reportedly luring her with N500 during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The disturbing incident occurred in the Unguwar Shadadi area of Kuje Area Council, within the Federal Capital Territory. According to residents familiar with
Islamic scholars from Nigeria and Egypt’s Al-Azhar University came together this week in Abuja for the country’s first national Qur’anic Recitation Competition, held in honour of the late Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji, a respected figure in Nigeria’s Muslim community. The event, hosted by Senator Basheer Lado, Special Assistant to the President on Senate Matters, brought together
In a significant move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Tuesday received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), at the agency’s corporate headquarters
Dele Momodu, a well-known journalist and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervening in the recent sealing of properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rents. The affected properties included notable offices such as the PDP national secretariat, Access Bank, TotalEnergies, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
In a significant regional diplomatic engagement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented its country report to the ECOWAS Parliament during the ongoing parliamentary session in Abuja. The report offers a comprehensive account of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic developments, alongside key interventions in security, governance, and regional integration efforts. The session, hosted in the
