…Innovation (UNICLI) from January 2027. The decision is part of the wider UN80 Initiative, which aims to make the United Nations more coherent, effective and responsive to today’s challenges. The new institute will combine UNITAR’s work helping governments, diplomats and public institutions build skills and capacity wit…

…records relating to President Tinubu Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged United States President Donald Trump and his administration to disregard what he described as politically motivated lobbying over historical US law enforcement records relating to President Bola Tinubu.Agb…

…Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,322.5 per dollar from N1,324.5 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N2 appreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets narrowed to N82.5 per…

…had helped overcome many obstacles. Leaders from Ogoniland who also voiced their perspectives during the ceremony included the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor. The lawmaker appealed to the minister to fast-track the completion and energisation of th…

…building interiors and finishes, concrete and cement, construction tools, personal protective equipment, digital construction technologies, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, heavy construction equipment, marble and stone, metal, steel and aluminium systems, modular construction, urban design, landscaping, w…

…and when implementation would begin.” He also encouraged journalists to report positive stories of resilience, successful interventions and solutions that were improving the lives of children and families. He said the media should provide platforms for government officials, civil society organisations, academics and co…

…to flow through the strategic waterway, the US blockade of Iranian oil exports has effectively cut off Tehran’s main source of revenue, Reuters reported. Iran’s economic problems have been compounded by a sharp collapse in its currency and accelerating inflation. The rial has fallen from about one million rials to the…

Education stakeholders have called on Nigerian schools to focus on producing adaptive learners capable of thinking critically, creating solutions and responding effectively to the demands of a rapidly changing world. They made the call on Thursday during a panel discussion at the 2026 Total School Support Seminar/Exhib…

…has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discu…

…of competing internationally across agriculture, manufacturing, technology, the creative economy and professional services. “These figures demonstrate that Nigerian products are already finding markets around the world. The question, therefore, is not whether Nigeria has products and services that the world wants. Clea…

…order. “Any resort to force to settle political differences is contrary to this objective and to Nigeria’s long-standing foreign policy,” he said. Enikanolaiye stressed that Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger made peace, security, democracy and development in the neighbouring country a p…

…Minister of National Planning and Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, on Thursday said Vice President Kashim Shettima inherited Borno State as governor at a time when the Boko Haram insurgency was ravaging communities and disrupting social and econ…

…the Global Fund and implemented by Jhpiego through the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Communicable Diseases Project, are designed to provide adolescents and young people with safe spaces to access health information and services without fear of stigma or judgment. The six centres are located a…

…Hotspur captain Cristian Romero during the summer transfer window. The Blues were active in the summer transfer window, investing over £300 million in more than 10 new players. Among their acquisitions were three defenders, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra and Pep Chavarria, as they sought to strengthen their defence. D…

The Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has suspended all activities of the Northern Nigeria Students Forum, better known as GAMJI Students. The university’s Student Affairs Office attributed the suspension to rivalry among students seeking to lead the forum on campus. In a circular signed by the university’s Student Affai…

…Blaqbonez has evolved well beyond a typical music industry rivalry. What began as competitive tension between two of Nigeria's most prominent rap acts escalated significantly once personal matters became entangled with the professional. Both artists have traded barbs online on multiple occasions, and footage of their e…

Davido splashed millions on a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, with the luxury SUV heading to Atlanta, GeorgiaThe purchase came after Davido publicly clashed with rapper Erigga over remarks about his family's wealthFans flooded the dealership's Instagram post with reactions, linking the lavish buy to the ongoin…

…investment comes as the government intensifies efforts to make CNG a cheaper alternative to conventional transport fuels and reduce transportation costs for Nigerians.President Bola Tinubu's government secures $2 billion CNG investment to reduce transport costs. >Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperik…

…Message to Nigerians After Viral Shutdown Claim>The event brought together OPay executives, industry stakeholders, media representatives and business partners to clarify the situation and reassure customers and merchants that the fintech remains fully operational.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Foll…

…the state Commissioner for Information, Chief Declan Emelumba, for a reaction proved abortive, as he did not respond to calls as of the time of publishing this report.

…order. “Any resort to force to settle political differences is contrary to this objective and to Nigeria’s long-standing foreign policy,” the minister said. According to him, Nigeria’s position was particularly important given its historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger as a neighbouring country. “Nigeria de…

…had slept with, a court has heard.Bronwen James, 30, is accused of engaging in s3xual activity with the teenager on several occasions after the pair began exchanging messages on Snapchat.Winchester Crown Court heard that James was working as a PE teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom…

…police information involving their partners, with one of them also passing sensitive details to her boyfriend.Jessica Fitzhugh and Ellie-Mae Doherty, both 22, were sentenced at Leicester Crown Court, where Doherty received an 11-month prison term and Fitzhugh was jailed for four months.The court heard that both women a…

…nation" and are aimed at building a stronger fiscal foundation, creating a more productive economy, strengthening institutions, attracting investment, improving infrastructure and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. According to Tinubu, the objective is to enable Nigeria to "compete more meaningfully and purpo…

…foreign exchange market on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, continuing a run of positive performance that analysts say could mark the currency's best annual showing in nearly a decade.At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira appreciated by N2.74, or 0.21%, against the dollar to close at N1,326.69 per doll…