…to tackling poverty, reducing youth unemployment and stimulating grassroots economic development. "I urge the beneficiaries to make productive use of the items. The empowerment is designed not merely as a welfare package but as an economic intervention capable of improving livelihoods, creating employment opportunities…

…partners and visitors for snapshots and visual media centers creation. Speaking on the development, Commissioner for Housing and urban Development, Segun Ogunsola stated that the architecture and architectural concept of the new government house gate followed the Kwara State government’s commitment to urban revitalizat…

…Rwang Tenglong, spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders, said meaningful educational development cannot take place where insecurity persists. “If our people are not secure, education cannot thrive. Government must first secure lives before children can concentrate on learning,” he said. Parents who can afford it have rel…

…international relations, and global affairs, especially issues relating to Africa’s development. Studying International Law and Diplomacy allowed me to explore these interests and gave me a strong foundation in understanding how policies, institutions, and international relationships shape societies. I am grateful that…

…in the making" due to her being the youngest individual to ever fulfill the role, the development has sparked intense public debate regarding child rights. Sowore publicly condemned the act, arguing that a 10-year-old is a minor who lacks the legal and emotional capacity to give informed consent for such demanding reli…

…of Lafia, Prof. Mohammed Kida, said the event affirms the FG's commitment to students' development and engagement. Our correspondent further reports that participants at the Renewed Hope Student Leaders Engagement were drawn from tertiary institutions across the North Central geo-political zone of the country.

…governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Mrs Jane Igwe, assured the corps members that their welfare and security remain a top priority of the administration. He said the state had recorded significant improvements in road infrastructure, healthcare, education,…

…between the state and local governments in the state has resulted in impactful developments. “The newly constructed market and motor park have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business.” Makinde, therefore, urged t…

…marksmanship, weapon handling, field craft, endurance, combat medicine, leadership development and counter-insurgency operations. Okoro said, “The improvements recorded in their physical fitness, tactical competence, confidence and decision-making ability demonstrate the effectiveness of the training.” He added that Ex…

…Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Chinyere Onyekesi, confirmed the development, adding that the discovery was made with the assistance of operatives of SASA. According to the Commissioner, preliminary findings revealed that the infant, who was born by a young woman from Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Gover…

…confidence in governance. According to them, remaining silent in the face of these developments would amount to abandoning their constitutional responsibilities. On constitutional compliance, the lawmakers faulted the National Assembly’s approval of the Rivers State emergency proclamation through a voice vote and also…

…while investigation is ongoing with a view to prosecuting the suspects. "In another development, on 6th August, 2026, at about 0800hrs, Fika Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report that unidentified persons had vandalised a community transformer and carted away its power cable. "Upon receipt of the re…

…in Nigeria remitted a total of $6.755 billion and ₦1.529 trillion to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2021 and 2025 as statutory contributions.The disclosure was made during an ongoing investigative hearing by the Senate Public Accounts Committee on the audit reports of the Nigerian Extractive Indu…

…that would otherwise be difficult or dangerous for the smaller platform to reach. The development points to a growing use of multiple autonomous systems working together, potentially allowing military forces to conduct operations while reducing the exposure of human soldiers.The "marsupial" concept had previously been…

…the decision-making body headed by President Xi Jinping — urged a more “balanced” trade development at a key meeting late last month. – China-US flare-up – “Export growth continued to support the economy in July,” Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, wrote in a note after Friday’s d…

…of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline that runs through Niger State is an Industrial Development Zone which would accelerate industrialisation and drive gas-powered economic growth. Bago who spoke at the 2026 AKK and Energy Business Development Forum in Minna maintained that the gas pipeline would unlock the state’s…

…pursuit of knowledge, making education a shared responsibility for all. He appealed to development partners, governments and communities to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, saying every child deserves the chance to realise his or her potential regardless of background or circumstances. The cle…

…youths and women, equipping them with skills in regulatory compliance, business development and market access. The initiative, led by Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna and Chief Executive Officer of Moppet Foods, Roberta Edu, received support from the U.S. Department of State through the Alumni Engagement Innovation…

…Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen funding support for development finance institutions, particularly the Bank of Industry, to make affordable credit available to manufacturers and small businesses. The industrialist argued that manufacturing, agriculture and trade remained the sectors wi…

…science, technology and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable economic development. He noted, “The Renewed Hope Agenda is no longer merely a policy framework; it is increasingly becoming a practical roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s immense economic potential through innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.”…

…in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, represented by the Director of Air Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani. The signing comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation partnerships and improve…

…OPARHA, which will operate under the theme, ‘Mobilising grassroots support for national development,’ seeks to promote constructive civic engagement while encouraging greater public understanding of government policies and programmes. He said, “This movement is open to every well-meaning son and daughter of Ekiti State…

…of the Federation, the Budget Office and the National Information Technology Development Agency,” Adamu said, adding that these lapses, compounded by negligence on the part of some public officers, enabled the suspect to operate unchecked. The ICPC chief said that, based on the findings, the commission had made three r…

…both sentences ordered to run concurrently. Reacting to the judgement, the Vivacious Development Initiative (VIDI), in collaboration with the Child Protection Network (CPN), Abia State Chapter, described the conviction as a major victory for child protection and justice. In a statement issued on Thursday, Amb. Onyinyec…

…intervention, teachers would be re-energised to carry out their duties effectively. “The development would boost morale and further enhance service delivery across public schools. The policy would elevate the status of graduate teachers, improve motivation and encourage greater dedication to teaching, ultimately transl…