28 h. ago ‘Remember Buhari As Good Man, Not For 8 Years As President’, Bishop Kukah Tells Nigerians

Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has called on Nigerians to view the legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari beyond his two-term presidency but to remember his broader contributions to the nation’s development. Bishop Kukah, in a telephone interview, described Buhari as a “good man” who served Nigeria in various capacities […]

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31 h. ago Housing Ministry Develops National Skills Acquisition Programme

In its bid to create a strategic response to the deepening shortage of skilled artisans in Nigeria’s construction sector, the federal ministry of housing and urban development has formally designed and presented the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP). The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who made the presentation at […]

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57 h. ago ‘A colossal loss’: Mbah mourns Buhari, hails his forthrightness, patriotism

The Sun Governor of Enugu State Dr Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a colossal loss to the entire nation. Reacting to the sad development, Governor Mbah, in a condolence message personally signed by him on Sunday, July 13, described Buhari as one of […] The post ‘A colossal loss’: Mbah mourns Buhari, hails his forthrightness, patriotism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reforms must start with human capital for the digital economy – NITDA

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general/ CEO, NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) has noted that reforms must start with human capital read more Reforms must start with human capital for the digital economy – NITDA

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5 d. ago Stakeholders Demand National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Booze Returns To Streets

Health experts, policymakers, and civil society actors have called for the urgent development of a national alcohol control policy, warning that Nigeria’s youths are at increasing risk of addiction and preventable deaths as sachet alcohol resurfaces in public spaces. The call was made during a panel session at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Advocacy […]

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5 d. ago Galaxy Backbone, LEADERSHIP Group To Partner On Digital Integration

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and services company, is exploring deeper collaboration with LEADERSHIP Group as part of its ongoing efforts to extend digital connectivity and integrate national institutions into a unified ICT ecosystem. This development was indicated on Thursday when a delegation from GBB paid a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Ramps Up Digital Resilience Efforts Against Cybersecurity Threat

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience in order to protect the country’s cyberspace from the increasing cybersecurity threats. Indications to the development emerged at the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC), organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) with […]

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6 d. ago NITDA DG champions ‘infinite game’ of digital reform to accelerate Nigeria’s growth

Kashifu Inuwa, the director‑general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), urged Nigerians and stakeholders on Thursday to view read more NITDA DG champions ‘infinite game’ of digital reform to accelerate Nigeria’s growth

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6 d. ago ‘Development Is Minister’s Job, Not Mine’, Senator Ireti Kingibe Speaks On FCT Projects

The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has responded to criticisms regarding the pace of infrastructural development in the nation’s capital, clarifying that her role as a lawmaker does not directly involve execution of projects. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday evening, the lawmaker explained that […]

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6 d. ago 146 Foreigners Convicted For Financial Crimes, Says EFCC Chairman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 146, out of 194 foreigners arrested for cybersecurity attacks relating to financial crimes. Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of International Cybersecurity Conference organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre

Tribune Online JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre This development comes just days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited slashed its pump price for PMS, reducing it from ₦945 to ₦910 per litre. JUST IN: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N820 per litre Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that intensive production, skill acquisition, knowledge-based initiatives and development of entrepreneurs are read more Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

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8 d. ago Reps Want Operations, Maintenance Of NASS Complex, Others Taken From FCDA

The House of Representatives has taken steps to take away the operation, management, development, maintenance, and preservation of the National Assembly (NASS) Complex and all legislative property away from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). This is as the Green Chamber is considering the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025, jointly sponsored […]

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8 d. ago Aiyedatiwa seeks NALDA’s collaboration to boost agriculture in Ondo

The Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that his Administration is ready to partner the National Agricultural Land Development read more Aiyedatiwa seeks NALDA’s collaboration to boost agriculture in Ondo

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8 d. ago Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration with the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to promote mechanised farming and enhance food security in the state. Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Ondo State Coordinator of NALDA, Chief Olusola Ayandokun, Aiyedatiwa said land clearing remains […] The post Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Agency launches digital platform to monitor N19.5bn agro project

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of read more Agency launches digital platform to monitor N19.5bn agro project

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9 d. ago NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Edo State Directorate, has intensified efforts to curb the rising tide of social vices and youth restiveness, taking its flagship campaign, ‘Pathway to National Cohesion, Development and Unity,’ to both the airwaves and the academic community. On Friday, the state director, Osahon Bamidele Woghiren, led an NOA team to the […] The post NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution

Tribune Online Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution "This collaboration strengthens our alignment with national development priorities and expands our capacity to adapt and lead in an energy market Dangote Refinery, Sunbeth Energies sign deal for nationwide petroleum distribution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kalu, Bichi, others bag honorary doctorate degrees as Inuwa attends FUK’s convocation

Tribune Online Kalu, Bichi, others bag honorary doctorate degrees as Inuwa attends FUK’s convocation ..As Pro-Chancellor, VC laud Gombe gov for land allocation, other support Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, joined other dignitaries at the combined 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), where prominent Nigerians were conferred with honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to national development. […] Kalu, Bichi, others bag honorary doctorate degrees as Inuwa attends FUK’s convocation Tribune Online

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1 week ago Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged read more Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

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