Power Shortage Linked to Nigeria’s Population Growth
The newly appointed Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Ayo Fayose, says Nigeria’s growing population may be partly linked to the country’s unreliable electricity supply. Fayose commented at the weekend shortly after assuming office as Chairman of the agency. He argued that poor power supply has changed how Nigerians spend their evenings, with many […]
Arokodare Provides Assist on Eredivisie Debut
Tolu Arokodare registered an assist on his competitive debut as Ajax started the new season with a 2-0 away win at PEC Zwolle. Arokodare was named among the substitutes to replace Abdellah Ouazane in the 73rd minute. The Nigeria international then set up Jorthy Mokio for the game’s opening goal three minutes later. Julian Brandt […]
Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic signs Nigerian Striker Olamilekan Adams
Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic Football Club has officially bolstered its attacking options with the signing of Nigerian striker Olamilekan Adams. The 21-years old forward arrives at East End Park from Czech side SK Dynamo České Budějovice, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal which includes the option of a further extension based entirely […]
FG Plans Autism Centre for South-South, Targets Six Zones From 2027
The Federal Government says it plans to establish an Autism Centre in the South-South zone as part of a broader effort to improve access to diagnosis, therapy and specialised support for children with autism and other developmental conditions. The initiative is expected to serve as part of a wider plan to establish specialised Autism Centres […]
FG Launches Tinubu Light Initiative to Power One Million Nigerian Businesses
The Federal Government has launched a new renewable energy programme aimed at helping one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access affordable and reliable clean energy. Known as the Tinubu Light Initiative, the programme is expected to reduce the high cost of doing business, create jobs and boost industrial development across the country. The […]
Tobacco Control Groups Oppose Amendment Bill, Urge Tinubu to Reject It
A coalition of tobacco control and public health organisations has called for the immediate withdrawal of the proposed amendment to Nigeria’s National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, warning that it could weaken existing tobacco regulations and expose more young people to harmful nicotine products. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the coalition described the […]
Experts, Policymakers Demand Action-Oriented Environmental Education
Environmental experts, academics and policymakers have called for intensified environmental education to bridge knowledge gaps and equip citizens with the skills, values and attitudes needed to tackle environmental challenges across Rivers State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria. The call was made at the Environmental Education Summit organised by the Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, […]
MTN Nigeria Posts ₦707.5bn H1 Profit as Revenue Nears ₦3tn
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with profit after tax rising by 70.5 per cent to ₦707.54 billion from ₦414.86 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The telecommunications company also posted a 25.9 per cent increase in revenue to ₦2.99 trillion, marking its […]
Wrestling: Nigeria’s Oba Femi Defeats Brock Lesnar
Wrestling Global saw a real torch-passing moment on Saturday night. Nigerian WWE powerhouse Oba Femi solidified his work at the top of the sports entertainment international through defeating legendary former champion Brock Lesnar in a brutal Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam 2026 The high-stakes main event match took place at a packed U.S. […]
NPFL Clubs Need Strong Media Teams to Succeed – Eche
President of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Media Directors Forum, Eche Amos, has stressed that professional football clubs in Nigeria must invest in strong and effective media departments if they are to achieve sustained success on and off the pitch. He made the call during a seminar for Media Directors and Marketing Coordinators of […]
The Flying Eagles cruise into the WAFU B semi-finals
Nigeria’s under-20 national soccer team, the Flying Eagles, have formally booked a semi-final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 championship. The defending champions put on a dominant second-half performance to sweep aside the Sparrow Hawks of Togo in a 3-0 victory in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. Head coach Abdu Maikaba made major tactical changes at half-time […]
WACT Awards Scholarships to 52 Students, Expands Education Support Initiative
West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has awarded scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, including 47 students from its host communities and five children of employees, bringing the total number of recipients under the WACT Scholarship Scheme to 193. The scholarship award ceremony was attended by the WACT management team, the Country CEO of APM […]