FG approves $500m annual research fund to drive innovation
The Federal Government has approved a $500 million annual funding mechanism to transform Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem in line with international best practices. The fund, known as the National…
FG approves N250bn for student hostel construction nationwide – Alausa
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu has approved N250 billion for the construction of student hostels across tertiary institutions nationwide. Alausa said this on Wednesday…
PETAN unveils $7bn energy investment drive
Mr. Wole Ogunsanya says the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is opening nearly $7 billion in investment opportunities to global equipment manufacturers. Ogunsanya spoke on Wednesday at the 2026…
Alleged money laundering: EFCC witness denies any business dealings with Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness, Baba Bappa, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he had no business dealings on any property with former…
You cannot sanction broadcasters: Court restrains National Broadcasting Commission
The Federal High Court in Lagos has barred the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from “using its recently issued ‘Formal Notice’ to threaten, sanction or punish broadcast stations and presenters for…
Oborevwori flags off N29.8bn Aboh-Akarai Road, Bridge Project
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday flagged off the construction of the N29.8 billion Aboh-Akarai Road and Bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s…
Petition alleges corruption in Arewa Consultative Forum, NEC suspends BOT chairman, orders forensic audit
A petition alleging fraud has moved the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to suspend its Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, over alleged…
Ted Turner: Mr. ‘Call me Ted’ and his life of simplicity, philanthropy, dreams
Ted Turner, the television and media mogul who launched CNN — the first 24-hour cable news network — and a roster of successful TV and entertainment brands, has died, according…
Police foils kidnap attempt, arrests suspect in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has foiled a kidnap attempt, successful rescued a victim and arrested one of the suspects in Akure, the Ondo State capital. DSP…
NLNG sparks creative storytelling with 98 entries for The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts maiden edition
A total of 98 entries were received at the close of submissions for the maiden edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, which closed on Thursday. The inaugural edition…