The Federal Government has unveiled plans to increase the contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product from $32bn to over $74bn within the next 10 years. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the distribution of 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, at the ward level across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ahead of the 2026 Area Council Election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The…

The Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Dr Simeon Ehui, has emphasised the importance of investing in youth to secure Africa’s future. Ehui made the call at the closeout ceremony of Phase I of the Innovative Youth in…

The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) has rejected claims by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) that it has met 10 out of the 14 demands of striking workers, insisting that only two issues have been partially addressed. Reacting to…

The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church has issued a directive prohibiting its pastors from marrying women who are not members of the Assemblies of God. The directive was announced by the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed March 25 to rule on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking the final forfeiture of $13m linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, a company associated…

The Abia State Government has signed an agreement with a tech firm, Amena Tourism and Hospitality Innovation Technology Solutions, on digital standardisation and classification of hotels in the state. Matthew Ekwuruibe, the commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy in…

The Edo Government on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and security in the state, adding that concrete actions were producing results in combating kidnapping and other criminal activities. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Patrick…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the fresh suit filed by a factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, after he applied to withdraw the matter. At the resumed hearing, Anyanwu’s lawyer, U.…

A magistrate’s court in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Tuesday rescheduled the trial of 45-year-old driver Adeniyi Kayode, who was involved in the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two friends and team members of former world heavyweight boxing…

The Kano State Stakeholders Forum of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended the Chairman of the Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Kano Axis, Comrade Yunus Sulaiman Halliru, indefinitely over alleged misconduct. The decision was contained in a disciplinary…

Paystack, the company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses across Africa, has marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of The Stack Group, a parent holding company that will consolidate its family of tech-focused brands. Founding shareholders of TSG include…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday lifted the ban on public campaigns, following the release of the final list of candidates for the 20 June governorship election in Ekiti State The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the tate, Bunmi…

Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months hazard allowance arrears and one month wage award. The doctors made…

Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday to ease tensions around the club. Vinicius Junior, who was jeered by his own fans during a home…