Beyond Certificates: TETFund and UNDP Activate Innovation Pods Across Nigerian Universities
The Vice-President, Mr. Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday inaugurated the University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) aimed at driving innovation and transforming Nigeria’s research potential into economic output. UNIPOD, is an initiative…
FG Unveils 2025 Health Survey, Targets 2% of Consolidated Revenue as 2025 National Survey Identifies Gaps
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey(NHFS), highlighting significant progress in service delivery while identifying key gaps requiring urgent attention. Dr. Iziak Salako, Minister of…
NPA facilitates 500,000 tonnes petroleum export from Dangote refinery
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it facilitated export of over 500,000 tonnes of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to African countries in March. NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho,…
NSCDC arrests 20 foreign nationals in Kano over illegal entry
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state….
PTDF Begins Screening 5,885 Candidates for Overseas Scholarship Scheme
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,885 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award. Bello Mustapha, Deputy General…
Slavery: Nigeria, 16 other countries risk visa ban by UK for demanding reparations
Nigeria has been listed among 17 countries penned down by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party for possible visa blockage for asking for reparations over slavery. The party has vowed…
From import dependency to local capacity: Nigeria’s tech manufacturing journey
The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability. As oil prices surged past $100 per barrel and fuel costs climbed…
Palm oil: Going back is actually moving forward, by Libby Offem-Oke
There was a time many of our parents were told to avoid palm oil. It was labelled unhealthy. Gradually, it disappeared from many kitchens, replaced with imported alternatives like…
Banks, telecoms, consumer goods stocks to drive market in Q2
Some stock market investors have expressed optimism that banks, telecommunications, oil and gas, industrial and consumer goods stocks will drive the market in this second quarter (Q2). They disclosed this…
Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced some suspected terrorists standing trial for terrorism-related offences to various jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and…
