By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs after finishing second in their qualifying group with 17 points, following a 4–0 win over Benin Republic. Gabon advanced after securing second place in Group F with a 2–0 victory over Burundi, while South Africa topped the […]
By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a modest rise in power generation performance, with grid-connected plants recording a 38% Plant Availability Factor (PAF) in September 2025—up two points from August. Out of 13,625MW of installed capacity, an average of 5,200MW was available for dispatch, while plants achieved an Average […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA NIGERIA has urged African nations to invest more in digital health skills to build resilient and inclusive healthcare systems. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made the call at the 2025 Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, stressing that achieving Universal Health Coverage requires both technology and a digitally […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH AT 63, Justina Nwankwo thought her life as a tailor was over. Her vision had grown cloudy, her hands shaky, and threading a needle—once second nature—became impossible. “I could not thread a needle before; now, I teach young girls tailoring again,” she said, her face bright with gratitude after a free […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM THE Federal Government has rejected claims of genocide in Nigeria, describing the country as a nation united by shared values and an “accommodative paradise” for all citizens, regardless of religion or political affiliation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the statement during the Progressive Governors Forum’s […]
By TOSI ORE IN a groundbreaking move set to redefine Africa’s technological future, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has partnered with OpenAI to establish the continent’s first OpenAI Academy — a bold leap toward democratising artificial intelligence education and innovation across Africa. The announcement, made by Emmanuel Lubanzadio, OpenAI’s Africa Lead, during UNILAG’s 2025 International […]
By SANI BATURE THE Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day field training exercise aimed at enhancing troops’ proficiency in ambush and counter-ambush operations. The exercise, tagged “Exercise Heavy Strike,” took place at the 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, and along the Rafin Zurfi–Ibua route in the Federal Capital Territory. Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving and flagging off the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway, describing it as a transformative step for the state’s infrastructure and economy. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor said the […]
By OBI DAVIES CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria has strengthened its economic resilience and created buffers against potential shocks through timely reforms. Speaking at a G24 media briefing in Washington during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, Cardoso said Nigeria’s proactive policies had stabilized expectations and improved external balance. He noted […]
By OBIOMA TORI & TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN THE Senate has launched an investigation into rising safety lapses in Nigeria’s aviation sector following a runway overrun by an Air Peace aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The motion, sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), led to a directive for the Committee on Aviation to consult […]