The Bank of Industry disbursed a record N644.9bn to businesses across diverse sectors in 2025, a 26 per cent increase on the N510.9bn it released in 2024, and created or supported 1.68 million jobs. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of BoI, Mr Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this on Thursday at a media roundtable …
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has named 10 finalists of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, with the overall winner set to receive a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V. The winner’s package also includes N30m in infrastructure for the winning teacher’s school, a one-ye…
Education experts have raised concerns over inadequate teacher training to support children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other forms of neurodiversity, warning that the knowledge gap contributes to misdiagnosis, stigma and exclusion in schools. The experts spoke at the two-day African Neuro…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday backed the Republican candidate for Ohio governor over an attack ad featuring a rival’s estranged mother, whose husband was charged with raping the Democratic candidate as a child. Trump said the ad by Vivek Ramaswamy on his Democratic rival Amy Acton was “so good” and accused the …
Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven, has shared a lovely video showing the remarkable recovery and transformation of three children she rescued three months ago after they were accused of witchcraft, starved, abused and abandoned in Akwa Ibom. The video she posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 shows the kids, Elija…
A Nigerian mother struggling with her sick child, has taken to TikTok to express her frustration with users who are messaging her to join the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), a popular daily online prayer program led by Pastor Jerry Eze. The mother, who regularly uses social media to seek aid for …
A man who quit his career as a PhD scientist to become a full-time stay-at-home dad has apologised to his wife and other mothers after experiencing the demands of raising children. The father of two toddlers revealed that he previously questioned why his wife couldn't keep the house tidy while caring for their children…
The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide, has summoned the State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, and his team to appear before the House on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following the concerns and anxiety trailing the repeated gas leak in the Ijebu axis of the state As part of the House res…
The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and attracting investment across Nigeria. The plan was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed on Thursday during the council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged that many Nigerians are yet to feel the benefits of the Federal Government’s economic reforms. He said the impact of macroeconomic stability must be reflected in household living conditions. Oyedele stated this on Wednesda…
The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of transmission capacity to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in partnership with the Kano State Government…
The Industrial Training Fund and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association have called for increased government and private sector investment in technical and vocational education, saying about 90 per cent of graduates of their joint training programme have secured jobs or established businesses. The organisation…
The Edo State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of electricity workers, the protection of consumers’ interests, and the development of a stable, efficient, and sustainable electricity market across the state. The state Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, stated this in a statement made av…
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have warned of possible nationwide industrial action following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Government over workers’ demands. The unions said their next steps would depend on the outcome of another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, adding that the…
Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after reportedly collapsing during a live radio programme. According to Ghana GBC, Dzokoto collapsed in the early hours of Thursday, October 22 while participating as a panellist on the morning show of Owass FM/Radio in Tarkwa, in Ghana's Western Regi…
Colombian authorities have seized 7.6 tonnes of coc@ine bound for the Netherlands at the port of Cartagena, in what President Abelardo de la Espriella described as the country's largest drug seizure in the past 10 years. "The National Police has just achieved the largest cocaine seizure in the port of Cartagena in the …
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, has faulted the global economic system that allows Nigeria to export raw materials such as cocoa and import finished products, including chocolate, at significantly higher prices. Imasuen warned that the imbalance dep…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker on Thursday appealed to the 52 newly graduated nurses of Chrisland University, Abeokuta to shun Japa and stay behind in Nigeria to contribute their quota towards improving the country’s healthcare sector saying that the government is ready to offer them jobs. Coker …
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on United Nigeria Airlines Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, and Cavista Holdings Chairman, Niyi Olajide, as two foreign universities also honoured its founder, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. The honours were announced during the university’s 14th conv…
A 17-year-old amateur rugby player, Cléa Menier, has died after suffering an on-field injury during an under-18s match in France. Menier, who played in the back row for Union du Bassin Marmandais, died after an accident during her club’s match against Agen Agglo Rugby on Saturday. She received medical attention on the …
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged manufacturers to maintain product quality standards to protect consumers, strengthen confidence in Made-in-Nigeria products and improve the competitiveness of the country’s manufacturing sector. The Director-General and Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, mad…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a young woman for allegedly setting her boyfriend's rented apartment on fire following a heated argument between them. The dramatic incident occurred in Ntonsua in Obasi, the Ashanti Region. During interrogation, the woman claimed her boyfriend broke up with her because she answere…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies operating in Nigeria to give competent Nigerian engineering and manufacturing firms greater opportunities to take part in major energy projects. The President spoke on Thursday while receiving the Founder and Chairman of Lee Engineering Group, Leemon Ikpea, at…
Former Fulham goalkeeper, John Vaughan, has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he represented during his playing and coaching career. Fulham confirmed the news in a statement on its X handle on Thursday, expressing sadness over the passing of the former shot-stopper and extending condolences to his fa…
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa’s port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said. Durban has been a focus of months of protests against foreign nationals, with looting and violence erupting after an anti-migrant march in the city two weeks ag…