International Literacy Day: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Mass Literacy in Digital Era
By Ameh Gabriel Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has restated its determination to combat illiteracy and expand inclusive learning opportunities, particularly by leveraging digital platforms. Minister of State for…
INEC Reports Over 3.5 Million Online Pre-Registrations, 288,000 Completed Voter Registrations Nationwide
Abuja, September 8, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its latest update on the ongoing nationwide voter registration, recording impressive figures from both the online…
Angola and Nigeria Relaunch Bilateral Joint Commission to Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Africa
By Ameh Gabriel Abuja, September 8, 2025 The 5th Meeting of the Angola–Nigeria Bilateral Joint Commission will formally open on Tuesday, September 9, in Luanda, Angola, marking a renewed commitment…
FCT Voter Registration Devolved to 62 Wards as INEC Ends Online Pre-Registration
By Ameh Gabriel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that voter registration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will now be conducted at the ward level, while online…
Strike Threatens Fuel Supply as NUPENG, Dangote Clash Over Distribution
By Ameh Gabriel Nigeria may face fuel scarcity from today (Monday) as the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) begins…
Urbanisation, Climate Challenges Drive $668bn Infrastructure Push at Lagos Expo
By Ameh Gabriel Investors and industry leaders are turning their focus to West Africa’s estimated $668 billion infrastructure market as Lagos prepares to host a major international exhibition in April…
CBN signals possible reduction in lending rate
Nigeria may be on the verge of lower lending rates as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) acknowledges easing inflationary pressures, a shift that could unlock cheaper credit and stimulate…
Deadly Land Dispute in Ghana’s Savannah Region Claims 31 Lives, Forces Nearly 50,000 to Flee
A simmering dispute over land in Ghana’s Savannah Region has exploded into deadly violence, leaving at least 31 people dead and forcing nearly 48,000 residents to flee their homes. The…
Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle African Skies
On Sunday, September 7, the night sky above Nigeria will host a spectacle both rare and enchanting. As twilight deepens, the moon will begin its slow descent into Earth’s shadow,…
NSCDC Suffers Heavy Loss as Gunmen Kill Eight, Abduct Chinese Expatriate in Edo
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Friday night launched a deadly ambush on operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government…