Category: news
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitting his name to the Senate for confirmation. Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who became the National Chairman of the…
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Governor Hope Uzodimma has received approval from the National University Commission (NUC) to establish the University of Innovation, Science and Technology in Omuma. While this brings Imo’s total state-funded universities to four, the new university supports the state’s Skill-Up Imo Programme, which has trained over 50,000 young people in digital skills, aiming to foster entrepreneurship…
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner will miss Italy’s bid for a third straight Davis Cup title next month. Despite a stellar 2025 season—winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon and featuring in all four Grand Slam finals—Sinner has opted out of the Davis Cup, with Italy’s captain Filippo Volandri confirming he “had not given his…
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Public sector economist and senior lecturer at the University of Agricultural and Environmental Science, Dr. Desmond Echeta, has explained the reasons behind the recent decline in food prices and reduction in inflation across the country. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Echeta attributed the positive trend to the Federal Government’s short-term economic measures, which have helped…
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Madagascar’s new military-installed president, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, a private sector leader and former Bank chairman, as prime minister, promising a return to civilian rule after last week’s military takeover. Randrianirina assumed power after ex-president Andry Rajoelina was impeached and fled the country amid mass protests over power cuts and government…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations with all tertiary institution unions, warning of a possible nationwide strike if talks remain unresolved. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning on Monday in Abuja after a meeting with leaders of university-based unions, including Academic Staff Union of Universities…
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Lagos State Government has revived its “Cash for Trash” initiative, encouraging residents to exchange recyclable waste for cash as part of efforts to promote recycling and combat climate change. Announcing the move on Monday via X, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said residents would be rewarded every Thursday for bringing recyclables to…
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Central Bank of Nigeria’s Business Expectation Survey In September 2025 has shown that businesses and households in Nigeria highlighted high interest rates, multiple taxes, and poor infrastructure as top business constraints, despite remaining optimistic about the macroeconomy. It further showed a Confidence Index of 31.5, with optimism expected to rise to 51.8 in six…
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A Boeing 747 leased to Emirates has veered off the runway shortly after landing at around 3:50 a.m. in Hong Kong, crashing into the sea. While the plane broke into two and partially submerged after colliding with a patrol vehicle outside the safety fence, the aircraft’s four crew members were rescued unharmed with Divers…
