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Food Security: Nigeria engages 200 youths to drive innovation, improved agric productivity

*Hauwa Liman, Technical Assistant to the Vice-President on Women, Youth Engagement and Impact, discloses the Arewa Agricultural and Innovation Summit, ...

Economy: Why banks’ deposits with CBN declined 1.14 percent to N82.99trn August 2026 –Official

*The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data indicates that commercial banks deposited N89.3 trillion through the Standing Deposit Facility June 2026, ...

Beans price hikes force Nigerian consumers to cut purchases, seek alternatives –Report

*Traders and consumers across Lagos markets agree the recent beans price hikes have affected household consumption, with some consumers reducing ...

NELFUND dismisses life jail term claim for students who default in loan repayment

*The Nigerian Education Loan Fund dismisses as outright 'fake news' a viral publication claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ...

2027 Elections: ‘None of them will improve Nigeria,’ Baba-Ahmed slams Atiku, Obi, other challengers on credible leadership

*Datti Baba-Ahmed, a politician and former running mate of the Labour Party's Presidential Candidate during 2023 Elections, says Atiku Abubakar, ...

Uber’s exit solely e-hailing company’s business, regulatory affairs –FAAN

*Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, explains the aviation regulatory agency designed an Airport Car Hire and ...

Investment: Dangote Petroleum Refinery targets ₦2.15trn capital in proposed IPO

*The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery disclose the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the company's proposed Initial Public Offering, ...

INEC, JAMB collaborate on biometric verification tech, strengthen partnership

*Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, directs Director of ICT to review Joint Admissions and Matriculation ...

NITDA, NACCIMA partner to accelerate digital economy, MSME transformation

*The National Information Technology Development Agency and Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture strike a strategic ...

Nigeria: Reversing oil subsidy regime ‘calamitous’, 15 States in North will collapse within 3 months –Expert

*Adetunji Ojo Ogunyemi, an economic historian, lawyer, public affairs analyst and Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, warns against ...

UBA boosts Africa’s future leadership workforce with 374 young professionals

*The United Bank for Africa Plc graduates and inducts 374 young professionals with the skills, knowledge, mentorship, training, and hands-on ...

2027 Elections: NDC reaffirms presence with Governorship Candidates in 28 States

*The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress says the party has 'duly nominated and has Governorship Candidates in all the ...

GITEX Nigeria launches Mint Africa as Lagos stakes claim to future of finance

*GITEX Nigeria announces the launch of Mint Africa by GITEX, in Lagos, as a new future finance platform on which ...

Nigerian Presidency clarifies ongoing FoI Act case in Washington, D.C.

*The Nigerian Presidency states that contrary to speculative news reports, the ongoing Freedom of Information Act case before the United ...

NASENI demonstrates benefits of solar irrigation system to Kano farmers

*The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure organises the state-of-the-art solar irrigation pump system in collaboration with stakeholders, and ...

GITEX NIGERIA 2026 Lagos inauguration headlines innovation, West Africa’s digital future

*Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, emphasises Nigeria's commitment to data, cloud, operational, and AI sovereignty ...

AFC, industry leaders commend Dangote investments for Africa’s economic growth

*Industry leaders urge stronger support for indigenous manufacturers, describing the Dangote Group's investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic ...

2027 Elections: Sanwo-Olu, Mohammed, others rally support for improved digital economy, secure Nigeria’s future

*Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Lagos State, at the 7th Yearly Lecture of Freedom Online Newspaper, asserts Lagos remains the proof ...

Environment: Nigeria introduces plastic waste regulations, mandates manufacturers, others to take responsibility

*Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Minister for Environment, introduces the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, explaining the new regulations are ...

APC unveils Tinubu’s roadmap to $1trn Nigerian Economy

*The All Progressives Congress reaffirms the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration towards transforming Nigeria into a $1 trillion ...