Nigeria, UNICEF Strengthen Ties to Advance WASH Initiatives
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has pledged to continue and strengthen the Ministry’s partnership with UNICEF, particularly in the crucial area of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). The Ministry, in a statement signed by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Funmi Imuetinyan, last night said the Minister […]
National Youth Games Set to Begin with Over 6,300 Participants
The 9th National Youth Games is gearing up for an exciting event, with a massive 6,382 athletes and officials ready to participate. The Digital Registration Management process has wrapped up, and the stage is set for the games in Asaba from August 29 to September 6, 2025. The confirmed entries include 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, […]
Nigeria Climbs Global Solar Ladder, Ranks Second in Africa
Nigeria has climbed to second place among Africa’s largest solar panel importers, overtaking Egypt with a record 1,721 megawatts (MW) of imports in the 12 months to June 2025. The data comes from a fresh analysis of China’s solar export figures by energy think tank Ember, released on Tuesday, August 26. Africa as a whole […]
Nigeria Will Defeat South Africa, Rwanda – Ikpeba
Former International athlete Victor Ikpeba voiced his support for the Super Eagles on Tuesday, August 26, encouraging them to regain their stride in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process by securing victories over Rwanda and South Africa. As per the current statistics, it is claimed that Eric Chelle’s team (The Super Eagles of Nigeria) […]
NCCE Shuts Down 22 Illegal Colleges of Education
In a recent crackdown on illegal educational institutions, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country. The discovery was made as part of a broader effort to address the proliferation of unauthorized higher learning institutions. The NCCE’s actions were highlighted in a report […]
The Need To Revitalise Moribund National Assets
The state of national assets in the nation is not anything to write home about as they have remained fallow, dilapidated, and in a sorry state for years. It is an eye-sore for these multi-billion dollar properties to be left to decay without remedy by successive governments.These valuable properties owned by the federal government which […]
RSFF Move Ahead of Nigeria in Race for Man Utd Youth Teamer
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RSSF), has now taken the lead in trying to get the international future of Darlington Osuchukwu, a top young goalkeeper from Manchester United’s youth team.Osuchukwu was born in Murcia, which makes him eligible to play for Spain by birth. He can also represent Nigeria through his parents and England because […]
Nigeria Lags Behind in AI Talent Readiness, Ranks 18th in Africa — PwC Report
Nigeria has ranked 18th out of 54 African countries in Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent readiness, scoring 37.7 in the latest AI Talent Readiness Index in Africa (2025) released by professional services firm PwC Nigeria. The report highlights that Nigeria trails innovation frontrunners on the continent, including South Africa (52.1), Tunisia (51.8), and Kenya (49.7). According […]
PDP Leaders Disown Southern Zoning Meeting in Lagos
A group of prominent leaders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including several state chairmen, former governors, and National Assembly members, have rejected a meeting scheduled to hold today in Lagos aimed at discussing the zoning of party positions. In a press statement, the leaders dismissed the “PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit” as illegitimate, stating […]
Blood Clots: A Silent Killer Behind Sudden Deaths in Nigeria
According to a recent interview with Dr. Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, a leading biochemist in metabolic and phytotherapeutic research, Nigeria is facing a silent crisis of blood clots. The report has it that Nigerians remain worryingly uninformed about the risks and symptoms of blood clots, which are a major cause of sudden deaths and long-term health […]
Nigeria’s Debt Trap: A Federal Failure Leading to Catastrophe
Nigeria’s state governments are drowning in a financial quagmire, with foreign debt repayments surging by a staggering 68.4 percent in the first half of 2025, totaling 235.58 billion naira. This alarming spike, up from 139.92 billion naira in 2024, is not just a statistic but a screaming warning of an impending economic catastrophe. And who’s […]
NBC Empowers 69 Trainees for a Brighter Future
In a landmark event underscoring its commitment to industrial growth and youth development, the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) graduated 69 skilled trainees from the 27th edition of its Supply Chain Academy (SCA). The ceremony, held at NBC’s Ikeja Plant in Lagos, was attended by government officials, industry leaders, and community stakeholders, reinforcing the Academy’s […]