…operation and handed over to relevant authorities for necessary assistance. In a related development, troops responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village in Isa Local Government Area, where armed men attempted to abduct farmers working on their farms. Danja said troops rapidly deployed to the area after recei…

…to him, Olawepo-Hashim's vision aligns with the aspirations of Nigerians seeking peace, development and national cohesion. The state campaign coordinator, Sunday Dada, maintained that the mandate given to the presidential hopeful by party members remained intact and would not be compromised. He stressed that supporters…

…could prevent eligible voters from exercising their franchise and described the development as a setback for democratic practice.

Reacting to the development, South Africa's Health Ministry said it had not received any official notification but noted that it had already been working on plans to reduce dependence on foreign support. The ministry also stated that life-saving antiretroviral drugs are largely funded by the South African government an…

…the monarch's willingness to participate whenever called upon to contribute to national development. Obasanjo equally commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for attending the event despite his demanding political schedule ahead of the Ekiti governorship election. He described the governor's presence as "a gr…

…its dedication to endorsing policies and programs aimed at enhancing grassroots development, fortifying local governance, and improving the quality of life for residents throughout Lagos. In pursuit of these objectives, the committee intends to conduct inspections of various projects, including road construction and re…

…place, Kanu appointed a 4th Administration of the DOS led by Chris Nwaogu. Following the development, Edoziem released a statement to announce that IPOB has suspended the Office of the Leader, held by Kanu. But IPOB, in a counter statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, dismissed Edoziem’s action, describing the purp…

…their ideology and explain their mission,” Bakatsine wrote. According to Bakatsine, the development has raised fresh concerns about the group’s growing influence and freedom of movement in parts of the region. “If armed groups can openly hold outreach sessions in communities, what does that say about the effectiveness…

…on some sections even without payment. That demonstrates genuine partnership in national development. "I do not know more than three companies that can maintain this level of commitment under such conditions," he said. Umahi further revealed that construction activities were ongoing on other flagship infrastructure pro…

…vehicles by tampering with ignition wiring systems,” the statement noted. In another development, operatives of the Ogun State Police Command arrested Kola Taiwo and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla. The police image maker stated that investigation revealed that the suspect had been involved in several vehicle thefts…

…Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69. The development was announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, aide to former governor M. A Abubakar on Digital and Creative Media. According to the statement, Katagum died in the early hours of Saturday. "Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'…

…was on course for victory. According to the former governor, prevailing political developments and the mood among residents indicated strong support for Oyebanji across the state. "Oyebanji has already won the election," Fayose said. "If you look at the state of things in the state and the body language of the people,…

…noting that it comes with responsibility to contribute meaningfully to grassroots development. Anyanwu-Akeredolu explained that her candidacy presents an opportunity to deepen engagement with constituents and advance practical solutions to the developmental challenges affecting communities across Owerri Federal Constit…

…as a strategic investment and thanked the European Investment Bank, the African Development Bank and other development partners for supporting Lagos State’s efforts to build a sustainable and efficient transportation system. He also stressed the need to provide residents with multiple transportation options in order to…

…appeared and engaged with us," he said. Olatunji explained that the commission adopted a developmental and compliance-driven approach to regulation rather than one aimed at imposing punitive fines. He said that after investigating a reported breach, the commission carried out a holistic assessment of an organisation's…

…eliminating actions and behaviours that could bring the institution into disrepute. The development comes days after Adio himself was suspended alongside the Deputy Director of Students Affairs over allegations related to extortion. The suspended student leader was accused of indirect involvement in the collection of ?…

…while the absence of some corps members further contributed to the delay," he said. The development left many voters waiting at the polling units and raised concerns about the smooth conduct of the by-election in the affected areas. Election observers and other stakeholders have urged electoral authorities to address t…

…passion and love for Nigerian football, but he remains a sad part of our recent football development story. Passion for football is not the same as competence in administration. Love for the game is common. The boy who treks 2 kilometres just to pay 100 naira to watch a local league game has that passion in equal measu…

…Earlier this month, Nairametrics reported that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission to advance digital skills development and strengthen innovation infrastructure across the s…

…and Job Loss Insurance. Experts weigh prospects for lower rates Analysts believe recent developments in global markets could influence future interest rate decisions. Dr. Jerry Igwilo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wynk Limited, said easing geopolitical tensions following the recent U.S.-Iran peace agreemen…

…distributors, retailers, investors, financial institutions, policymakers and development partners to discuss the future of commerce, capital, data and inclusive growth in Nigeria. "As we celebrate seven years of building technology infrastructure for commerce, we are proud to contribute something bigger than ourselves…

…it the world’s most expensive remittance corridor and well above the UN Sustainable Development Goal target of 3%. This creates a large market for fintechs promising faster and cheaper settlement. The North American entry is part of fintech's global expansion over the past year, Ndichu told TechCabal. In April, WapiPay…

…his appearance and also announced his appearance for the eighth defendant (PDP). The development, however, generated some confusion in court. Mr Turaki, the factional national charman of PDP; Professor Jerry Gana, among others, were in court for the Friday's proceedings.

The AIG (Training and Development), Mr Ifeanyi Uche, commended the Governor Peter Mbah Administration for investing heavily in manpower development and modern security infrastructure

…in capability-building rather than protectionism alone, can become a powerful force for development. Technology transfer is one of the most important instruments available to achieve that objective. Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global supply chain disruptions, geopoliti…