2026

Sokoto — The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, on Thursday inaugurated new artificial insemination and livestock care centres in Sokoto State, a landmark intervention designed to boost animal …

Fès (Morocco):  The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs  Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a …

Works & Infrastructure Ministry Gets ₦1.37 Trillion Allocation Lagos — The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially passed a ₦4.44 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, adopting the …

Lagos: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organisations that “no longer serve American interests”. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary …

Enugu (Nigeria):  The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed sadness over the losses at the recent fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigerian Insurance Building on Lagos Island and the Nigerian …

Lagos: No fewer than 16 ships have arrived at the Lekki, Tincan, and Apapa ports in Lagos, awaiting the discharge of petrol, diesel, and bulk gas. The Nigerian Ports Authority …

A Litmus Test for Nigeria’s Digital Economy The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly introduced a refund framework to address failed airtime and …

Makurdi:  The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the death of a notorious bandit, Terkaa Samuel of Jandekyula, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, …

Port Harcourt (Nigeria): The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced an impeachment process against Gov. Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State and his Deputy, Prof. Nma Odu. At a …

By Diana Omueza As Nigeria progresses deeper into the 21st century, the Marine and Blue Economy has evolved from a policy aspiration into a strategic economic pillar for diversification, food …