Tinubu Vows to Rebrand Farming as Youth-Friendly Venture
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reiterated that his government is on track to deliver on its pledge to transform Nigeria into a leading global force in agriculture. Tinubu, who spoke at the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja said his administration’s ongoing reforms were specifically designed to make agriculture more attractive […]
Rivers Firm to Revamp Nigeria’s Fishing Sector
In a step toward enhancing Nigeria’s industrial fishing sector, BGAM Services Nigeria Limited, a local company based in Rivers State, has secured a contract to transform the Federal Coastal Fisheries Terminal (FCFT). This ambitious project, driven by a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the federal government, aims to modernise the terminal into a cutting-edge hub for […]
Groups Warn Nigeria: Over $500 Million Lost to Gas Flare Waste
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has warned that Nigeria is losing an estimated five hundred million Dollars annually to wasted flare of gas and risks heavy carbon tariffs on gas exports to the European Union if urgent methane reforms are not implemented by early 2026. The coalition, including the Natural Resource Governance Institute, Centre […]
Ensuring Effective Policing in the Country
A walk into the Police Training College in Nonwa Tai, Rivers State reveals a sorry state of an institution saddled with the responsibility of training individuals on protecting lives and properties of Nigerian citizens. From the entrance of the building, one is greeted with dilapidated buildings, unpleasant smell oozing from the environment , falling ceiling […]
JAMB Schedules Mop-Up UTME for June 28
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for the 2025 admission cycle will be conducted on 28 June. JAMB, in a statement posted on its X page, said the exercise will accommodate 96,838 candidates across 183 centres nationwide. According to JAMB, the rescheduled examination will […]
‘No Hard Feelings’ – Gift Monday on Being Dropped from Super Falcons Squad
Nigeria international and Washington Spirit forward, Gift Monday, has responded to her exclusion from the Super Falcons squad set to represent the country at the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. The Port City News earlier reported that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday released a 24-player squad for […]
KfW Grant: Germany Gives Nigeria €20m for Renewable Energy
In a strategic move to address its persistent power challenges, Nigeria has successfully secured a €20 million grant from Germany to accelerate its transition toward sustainable energy solutions. The partnership, formalised this week through Germany’s KfW Development Bank in collaboration with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund, represents a crucial step in Nigeria’s ambitious clean energy […]
Nigeria ranks 15th in Electricity Regulatory Index
Nigeria has been ranked 15th on the Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) for Africa 2024, released by the African Development Bank, AfDB. The Electricity Regulatory Index, ERI, is a composite index that measures the level of development of electricity sector regulatory frameworks in African countries against international standards and best practices. Out of the 45 countries […]
Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Set to Undergo Trials By English Clubs Ahead of Potential Transfer
Multiple reports, including allnigeriasoccer, have confidently stated that Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar is garnering interest from English clubs this summer. The Mavlon FC goalkeeper had a limited role with the Flying Eagles during the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations held in Egypt, where he made a brief one-minute appearance in the third-place playoff […]
Nigeria Joins Global Community to Mark International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, survivors, activists, and human rights organisations come together to raise awareness about the devastating impact of conflict-related sexual violence and demand justice for victims. A survivor of conflict-related sexual violence bravely shared her story, […]
NFF and The Super Eagles Meet in Lagos to Strategize for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
The players and officials of the Super Eagles are scheduled to convene with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this weekend to strategise. For the successful execution of the country’s remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September. An official from the federation informed The Guardian yesterday that the upcoming meeting will take place […]
Tinubu Flags off INEC Headquarters Construction
In a major move toward solving the long-standing Office Space Problem, President Bola Tinubu has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Headquarters Annex building of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja.Speaking at the ceremony, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the electoral integrity of the country and declared that the […]