Minister hails release of Niger school pupils
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
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North Korea's Kim Orders More Missile Factories for 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
Cross River SAPZ to Empower 20,000 Beneficiaries
Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
Pope Leo XIV's First Christmas: Mass, Message & Change
Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Square, addressing thousands. He called for a global Christmas truce and marked a shift in papal style. Read the full story.
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows: 25,112 Complete CBT Test
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 reports 25,112 applicants have completed the merit-based CBT. The scheme bridges graduates to paid internships. Read the latest update.
US Nursing Home Explosion Kills 2, Traps Residents
A massive explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home sparked a deadly fire, killing at least two and trapping elderly residents. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
NSML revives SCDP, inducts 21 cadets for global maritime
NLNG Ship Management Limited relaunches its Seafarers Cadetship Development Programme, inducting 21 cadets from MAN Oron and NMU to address the global manpower shortage and boost Nigeria's maritime capacity.
Abia's Free Christmas Buses: Otti Fulfills Transport Promise
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
600 Graduate from WACTpreneur Programme in Rivers
APM Terminals' WACT has graduated 600 new entrepreneurs from Onne and Ogu communities after six months of intensive training, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable community development and economic growth in Rivers State.
₦1Bn Youth Entrepreneurship Drive: 13 Nigerians Get ₦250M+
Thinklab Group fulfills its ₦1bn pledge, investing over ₦250 million in 13 young Nigerian entrepreneurs via the Thinkpreneur programme. A strategic move for national development.
SAHCO Honoured as Best SIWES Employer 2025 by ITF
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc receives the 'Best Employer in SIWES Student Acceptance 2025' award from the Industrial Training Fund for its commitment to training Nigerian students. Read more.
NIPRD Flags Nigeria's Reliance on One WHO Antimalarial
NIPRD warns Nigeria's reliance on a single WHO-prequalified antimalarial limits local manufacturing. The institute trains pharma firms to tap into the $161m global market, urging tax reliefs and incentives.
Don Calls for Urgent Action on Nigeria's Food Crisis
A professor warns Nigeria's food insecurity is a national security threat, with 26.5 million facing acute hunger. He calls for urgent action on security and production. Read more.
Last Batch of Kidnapped Nigerian Pupils Rescued
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
FG Introduces Compulsory Vehicle Recycling Fee for 2026
The Nigerian government announces a mandatory vehicle recycling fee starting 2026 to tackle abandoned cars and formalise the auto recycling sector, projecting over ₦150bn in annual revenue.
130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
7 Steps for Nigeria to Become Africa's Energy Leader
Energy expert Canice Emeka outlines seven non-negotiable steps Nigeria must take by 2035 to become Africa's largest and most reliable energy powerhouse. Learn the plan.
Zulum's Festive Support: Free Travel, Gifts for 1,050
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has approved free Christmas transport fares for 750 non-indigenes and cash gifts for 300 widows. This annual initiative promotes unity and eases festive season hardship. Read more about this impactful social intervention.
Yishawu's 50% Discount Food Market Eases Lagos Burden
Lagos lawmaker Gbolahan Yishawu launches a 50% discount food market in Eti-Osa, providing subsidized staples to over 10,000 residents for Christmas. Read how this initiative is easing economic pressure.
EKEDC Accuses Hotels, Wealthy of Major Power Theft
EKEDC CEO reveals high-income residents and hotels are major culprits of electricity theft, worsening Nigeria's power crisis. Discover the impact and the smart metering solution.
Akwiwu-Uzoma Honoured as NiTA 2025 Data Analytics Engineer
Chukwuebuka Akwiwu-Uzoma clinched the Data & Analytics Engineering Professional of the Year award at NiTA 2025. Discover his impact on Nigeria's tech talent and digital economy.
ECN DG Launches 3-Day Digital Transformation Programme
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.
Lagos DJ Programme Expands After AlphaTheta Partnership Boom
HOMECOMING and AlphaTheta's Start From Scratch DJ workshops saw unprecedented demand in Lagos, setting the stage for a major 2026 expansion across Africa. Discover the future of music education.
FG Launches Onion Aid for 600 Sokoto Farmers
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.
FG, CREDICORP Empower 10,000 Women with Mobility Assets
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Syrian migrant hailed as hero after stopping Bondi attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian fruit seller, is a global hero after disarming a gunman in Australia's Bondi Beach shooting. His hometown in Syria celebrates his bravery. Read his inspiring story.
Trump Classifies Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction.' Read the full details and potential global implications here.
Lafarge Trains 100 Persons with Disabilities in Lagos
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
12 Killed in South African Bar Shooting, Children Victims
A tragic mass shooting at an unlicensed bar near Pretoria leaves 12 dead, including three children. Read the full report on the attack and official responses.
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