First Lady to Lead Akwa Ibom Women’s Day Celebration AKWA Ibom State will host Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for its 2026 International Women’s Day celebration on 7 March. The event, announced by Information Commissioner Aniekan Umanah, will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and aims to bring together women leaders, […]
Maiden Convocation: A Historic Milestone DENNIS Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, will hold its first-ever convocation ceremony on 7th March 2026, formally recognizing the achievements of its pioneer cohort. A total of 416 graduands will receive degrees across 28 programmes in seven faculties, reflecting the university’s multidisciplinary growth since its establishment in 2021. At a press […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Strategic Gas Partnerships THREE subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited have entered into Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), in a move expected to strengthen gas supply for industrial expansion and cleaner energy use. The agreements were signed between Dangote Petroleum Refinery, […]
New Facilities Signal Fresh Era for Akwa-Ibom Sports AKWA-Ibom State has officially entered a new phase of sports development with the unveiling of modern training facilities and equipment designed to enhance athlete performance and reduce dependence on external venues. The commissioning of Ibom Gym, alongside newly acquired sports consumables, took place at the Godswill Akpabio […]
₦120bn Intervention Targets Medical Training Deficit THE Federal Government has disclosed that it has spent over ₦120 billion to rehabilitate 18 medical schools across Nigeria as part of a broader effort to strengthen medical education and address critical workforce shortages in the health sector. The investment also includes a significant expansion of enrolment in nursing […]
By JULIET EKANEM A Reunion of Minds: Scholars Celebrate Biodun Jeyifo’s 80th Birthday in Ibadan THE city of Ibadan played host to a rare convergence of literary minds on 9 January 2026 as scholars, writers and publishers gathered to honour Professor Biodun Jeyifo at 80. The event, held at the Tunde Odunlade Arts Gallery in […]
ACWAN’s Leadership Reset and the Battle for Cultural Relevance THE election of new executives by the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) on 7 January 2026 marks more than a routine leadership transition. It represents a deliberate attempt by cultural journalists to reclaim relevance in a media ecosystem increasingly dominated by entertainment gossip, […]
THE 20th edition of Carnival Calabar opened on Friday with a vibrant cultural parade at Millennium Park, Millennium Park, pushing the streets of Calabar into a moving gallery of heritage, colour, and communal pride. Contingents representing Cross River’s 18 local government areas formed the heart of the ceremony, presenting costumes, dance, […]
By JULIET EKANEM LITACO Marks Seven Years of Cooperative Growth THE Literary Authors Cooperative Multipurpose Society of Nigeria (LITACO) has marked its seventh anniversary, celebrating seven years of structured support for Nigerian writers and sustained efforts to promote a strong reading culture since its founding in 2018. The anniversary, according to the cooperative, represents a […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE THE Lagos State Government on Sunday hosted the fifth edition of its annual Food Festival, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the agricultural value chain and supporting stakeholders across the food ecosystem. The event, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, attracted food vendors, […]