Abuja: Dr Bala Inusa, Senior Technical Adviser to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has urged Nigerians to intensify efforts to achieve the 2030 …
December 2025
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Business & Economy
NCDC Supports Ajaokuta Economic City to Pursue Dredging, Rail Connectivity
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterLokoja: The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has vowed to dredge the Rivers Niger and Benue and advance railway connectivity across the region, a transformative initiative aimed at driving economic …
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New York: The United Nations’ Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Chaloka Beyani, says conflicts are increasingly targeting civilians and heightening the risk of atrocity crimes globally. Beyani gave …
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Security and Defence
Shettima: Tinubu Shows Unwavering Resolve in Confronting Nigeria’s Security Challenges
Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu remains unwavering in his commitment to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, stressing that the administration is acting decisively to strengthen national …
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Security and Defence
Army: Troops Neutralise 18 Terrorists, Rescue 14 Victims, Arrest 47 Suspects Nationwide
Abuja: The Nigerian Army troops deployed across various Theatres of operation have, in the last 48 hours, neutralised about 18 terrorists, rescued 14 kidnapped victims and apprehended 47 suspects in …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
UN, Partners Appeal for $33bn to Support 87m People Hit by Disasters
New York: The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support in 2026 to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop …
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Ibadan: Prince Dotun Oyelade, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, has congratulated Mr Akeem Abas on his election as chairman of the NUJ Oyo State Council Oyelade, in a statement issued …
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Abuja: The Federal Government has announced a partnership with the UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) to empower 4.5 million Nigerians under a national agricultural enterprise programme. The Senior …
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Lagos: The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance, with indices dipping by 0.33 per cent amid profit-taking in medium- and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions …
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Lagos: Aralola Olamuyiwa, Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer popularly known as Ara, has been appointed Special Envoy on Diplomacy and Global Creative Affairs by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ara …
