NELFUND Applauds DELSU’s Student-Friendly Decision THE Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the management of Delta State University, Abraka for adopting a student-friendly approach in implementing the Federal Government’s student loan programme. In a statement issued in Abuja on 9 March 2026, the agency praised the university for allowing students whose loan applications have […]
Presidential Assent Ends Decades-Old Export Restrictions NIGERIA has taken a major step toward expanding its agricultural export potential following the signing of the Export (Prohibition) Act (Repeal) Bill 2025 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation repeals the long-standing Export (Prohibition) Act of 1989, which restricted the export of several agricultural commodities […]
Nigerian Women’s Basketball Team Arrives in Lyon NIGERIA’S D’Tigress have arrived in Lyon, France, ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball pre-World Cup games, a crucial step in their journey toward the global tournament. Having earned their World Cup spot by clinching the African championship, the team will face Colombia, South Korea, Philippines, and France in […]
SWAN Marks International Women’s Day THE Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has joined millions around the world in commemorating the International Women’s Day 2026, paying tribute to female sports journalists across Nigeria for their contributions to sports development and media excellence. This year’s celebration, themed “Give To Gain,” provided an opportunity for the association […]
Government Urges Nigerians to Stay in Touch With Missions THE Federal Government has released emergency contact lines for Nigerian citizens living across the Middle East following the escalating tensions affecting parts of the region. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa urged Nigerians in affected countries to […]
Alarming Rise in Teenage Pregnancy TEENAGE pregnancy continues to pose a major public health and social challenge in Nigeria, with the highest prevalence recorded in parts of the country’s northern region, according to a new national health report. The 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report, released in Abuja, revealed that states such as […]
Pressure Mounts After New Electoral Law POLITICAL parties across Nigeria are scrambling to meet new compliance deadlines following the release of the 2026 Electoral Act and the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The electoral body has scheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, […]
Ambitious Electricity Project Falls Short NIGERIA’S ambitious €2.3 billion Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)—designed to dramatically boost electricity supply across the country—has failed to meet its core objectives, leaving the country’s power output far below projected levels. The flagship project, spearheaded by the Federal Government through FGN Power and implemented by German engineering giant Siemens, aimed […]
Governor Felicitates Renowned Monarch SHERIFF Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, has congratulated the Obi of Owa Kingdom, Emmanuel Efeizomor II, as the revered traditional ruler celebrates his 88th birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described the monarch as one of the state’s most […]
Delta Deploys Smart Traffic Surveillance: Inside the Rise of ANPR Enforcement in Nigeria A New Phase in Traffic Enforcement THE Delta State Government has launched an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to monitor traffic and enforce road safety laws, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of traffic management in Nigeria. The technology—also […]