…will be arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with th…

…him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development as evidence of a worsening leadership crisis. In a post on X on Monday titled “Worsening Leadership Crisis in the Country Now Evident”, Obi criticised the president’s handling of insecurity, accusing the administration…

…police by providing credible information that could assist the investigation. "Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses. The communities should remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that may assist t…

…Churches has urged Nigerians to inspire hope and contribute positively to national development, rather than dwelling on the nation's challenges and blaming the system. Ibenu, at a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, commended the efforts of government at various levels and acknowledged the difficulties confronting th…

…Monday announced as the country's youngest chartered accountant by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in a statement. "This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence," the minister had said in the statement. Sharing…

…infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in a television interview, Director General of the Manufacturers Associatio…

…inclusion is premium." The EngineerHer programme continues to demonstrate how structured development initiatives can create real opportunities, while addressing gender imbalance in technical fields. With the second cohort already underway, the programme is set to expand its impact, contributing to a stronger, more incl…

…the $1.5bn Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing and the $750m Nigeria Accelerating Resource Mobilisation Reforms Programme-for-Results. According to the World Bank, the financing was designed to support Nigeria's economic reform programme, strengthen macroecon…

…jet fuel traders reportedly told Platts that market conditions would depend largely on developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the pace at which Middle Eastern refineries recover from disruptions caused by the recent conflict. They also noted that stronger summer travel demand and refiners' growing preference to maxim…

…curriculum. They claimed the reforms were to reduce subject "overload," promote skill development, and align Nigerian education with "global best practices." The ministers announced that the fundamental changes, which, like a military decree, took immediate effect, are a testament to the Tinubu administration's commitm…

…among others. The human cost is perhaps unquantifiable. It has indeed eclipsed our human development index in an age when the real engine of growth and prosperity lies heavily in the quality of human minds a country can produce to drive innovation and development. Sadly enough, we are losing some of our bright and grea…

…criminal networks exploit corruption to evade justice. Illicit financial flows undermine development and weaken national resilience. Protecting public resources is therefore inseparable from protecting national security. Financial intelligence constitutes another critical pillar of this broader strategy. Nigeria's remo…

…at the rally were Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abubakar Batta; Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe; House of Representatives candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Rafiu Ajakaye; Chairman, Lower Niger River Basi…

A youth advocacy group, the Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend aspects of the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, warning that altering the scheme's traditional structure could weaken one of the country's key institutions for national u…

…marked by legislative reforms and initiatives aimed at improving governance and national development. He said, "Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila's record of service speaks for itself. He championed landmark legislative reforms, strengthened parliamentary oversight, encouraged bipartisan collaboration, and supported initiativ…

…its policies. Sanwo-Olu urged the APC chairmen to remain committed to the nation’s development and prioritise the welfare of citizens. He said President Tinubu had taken significant steps to stabilise the economy and strengthen national institutions. Hamzat said continuity would enable the administration’s policies to…

…and foreign investors was a direct result of his visionary leadership and long-term development strategy. He urged APC state chairmen to work closely with their governors, given their strategic positions within the party structure. "It is important that we build our party," he said Hamzat also urged elected officeholde…

…dedicated verification desks and election fact-checking mechanisms, while urging development partners to continue supporting initiatives that promote information integrity, democratic resilience and peaceful elections.

…Abimbola Fasanu, on Sunday. According to the statement, Doro urged governments and development partners to maximise limited development resources by moving away from fragmented interventions towards coordinated, efficient and results-driven systems capable of delivering sustainable outcomes for vulnerable communities.…

…President Muhammadu Buhari, was his unwavering commitment to education and human capital development. She said this as she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina. The project is being financed from the proceeds of the book From Soldier to Statesman: The…

…group also appealed to the media, civil society organisations, professional bodies and development partners to support efforts aimed at ensuring a transparent and independent investigation into the allegations.

…His comments followed the Federal Government’s unveiling of what the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described as the first comprehensive review of the NYSC since its establishment in 1973. The proposed reforms include restructuring the orientation camp into three phases, introducing 11 specialised car…

…His comments come days after the Federal Government unveiled what the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described as the first comprehensive review of the NYSC scheme since its establishment in 1973. The proposed reforms include splitting the orientation camp into three phases, introducing 11 specialised…

…marble, clay, feldspar and talc. The monarch also declared that Okpella is ready for development and on the path to greater prosperity during the celebration of his first coronation anniversary and the maiden edition of Okpella Day, held in the community, where he reflected on the achievements recorded within one year…

…another opportunity to foster public support, enhance cooperation and promote community development with the good people of Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, through the renovation of the community primary and secondary school. "We are also renovating community secondary schools in Luusue, Khana Local Govern…