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Umar Namadi, the Jigawa State Government, has on Wednesday approved a supplementary budget of N75 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, for onward submission to the state assembly. Sagir Musa, Jigawa State commissioner for information, Youth, Sport and Culture, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists in Dutse, shortly after the State Executive Council meeting. […]

The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) held in Algiers, Algeria, from 4–10 September 2025, is a flagship biennial event organized by Afreximbank, the African Union Commission, and the AfCFTA Secretariat. It serves as a hub for African trade, investment, and market linkages. The fair being Africa’s largest marketplace for trade and investment, among the proud […]

Arsenal substitutes seal 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in Champions League opener Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on Tuesday night, thanks to late goals from substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Last season’s semi-finalists were made to work for the points in […]

Over 50 people have been kidnapped in two separate attacks by armed bandits in Zamfara state. The attacks happened just one day apart and have brought confusion and despair to the affected communities. This comes amidst reports of a “peace deal” that local leaders were attempting to make with armed groups. The first incident took […]

Today, the world faces mounting uncertainties and challenges—from prolonged conflicts and democratic backsliding to economic coercion and disinformation campaigns. Authoritarian regimes increasingly employ gray-zone tactics that undermine the rules-based international order. In this fragile global environment, peace cannot be taken for granted. Democracies must unite to bolster resilience and safeguard our cherished values and way […]

Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president, says President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms show he is prioritising Nigeria’s future rather than political calculations for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Saturday at the Southern Summit of the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Gbajabiamila said Tinubu could have pursued “populist […]

Granting of financial autonomy is a laudable step and will lead to effective functioning of the three tiers of government – federal, state and local government. There should be ‘house cleaning’ before implementation. The review of the current administrative structure will be discussed, including ways of selecting the chairmen of the 774 local governments. It […]

Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, booked her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with on Sunday. The 28-year-old clocked 12.53seconds to win heat six, finishing ahead of Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas (12.69seconds) and Italy’s Elena Carraro (12.86seconds). Read Also: […]

With over 25 years of redefining industries and inspiring teams of 500 professionals, Ahmad Lawal stands out as a visionary leader driven by grit, innovation, and impact. As the MD/CEO of Lahmad Concepts and founder of the Lahmad Education and Aid Foundation, he has mastered the art of turning bold ideas into transformative solutions. Beyond […]

The Kogi State Government has pledged its support to private schools operating in the state, this is to foster a more conducive learning environment . This development is expected to enhance the quality of education and promote collaboration between the government and private school proprietors. Wemi Jones, the state’ Commissioner for Education, made this known […]