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Nigeria has one of the smartest and greatest youth populations on the continent, with more than 60% of the population under the age of thirty. In a world that is becoming more and more digital, this demographic is a powerful asset that can help achieve digital advancement. However, the potential provided by the digital age […]

Nigeria is seeking to capitalize off an end-of-year extravaganza that’s become the most profitable month for its commercial capital’s tourism sector in a bid to grow the economy and attract foreign currency. Revelers that visited Lagos for Detty December, a month filled with concerts, beach activities, bar and restaurant visits, that’s also popular in other […]

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to launch an AI-driven company registration portal aimed at accelerating business registration processes and promoting compliance among Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking during an in-house enforcement and compliance training for state offices in Abuja, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Registrar-General of CAC, emphasized the critical need […]

A state’s potential lies not merely in its resources but in the power of a clear and cohesive vision to unlock opportunities. – Dr. Brian Reuben Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, brims with potential. Its vast natural resources, youthful population, and cultural diversity provide an enviable foundation for development. However, the country’s uneven economic landscape […]

…Minister requests $2bn for Ajaokuta Steel The Joint National Assembly Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over irregularities identified in the Ministry of Steel Development’s 2024 budget appraisal during its defense of the 2025 budget before lawmakers on Friday. Zainab Gimba, the co-chairman of the committee highlighted issues, including allocations for unspecified “capacity-building programs” […]

In the year 2025, the political landscape in Nasarawa State is being shaped by intense strategic maneuvering. Politicians are preparing for what promises to be a fiercely contested race in 2027, when the current governor, Abdullahi Sule, will complete his term. The scramble for his successor has already begun, with numerous aspirants positioning themselves as […]

Said Alkali, Minister of Transportation, has presented the proposed 2025 fiscal budget of N225,744,028,687 billion before the Joint Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Land Transport. The budget, presented on Thursday, at the National Assembly in Abuja, outlines key infrastructure projects aimed at advancing Nigeria’s Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan. The budget […]

.says no hiding place for BPP Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has identified public sector corruption, particularly procurement and contract fraud, as Nigeria’s most significant challenge. According to him, these issues account for over 90 percent of fraud in the public sector. Olukoyede made this known during a […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) has named Scott Griffen as its new executive director. Griffen has been temporarily leading the organisation since June 2024. IPI’s Executive Board Chair Márton Gergely explained why they chose Griffen at this difficult time for journalism: “As we start the year 2025, IPI’s work has never been more important. Attacks […]

The University of Jos has entered into a strategic partnership with an international Consulting Firm, Royal CBS Group Limited, aimed at generating funds and marketing the upcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition. The partnership was sealed on Friday in Jos with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both parties. Tanko Ishaya, […]