The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised Premium Trust Bank for its sustained investment in Nigerian sports, describing the financial institution as a major contributor to grassroots development and the transformation of young talents. Olopade said sports remained a powerful tool for economic empowerment and social change, particularly for […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) has foiled a major arms-smuggling operation linked to suspected terrorist networks, intercepting a large consignment of weapons and ammunition allegedly brought into Nigeria from the Niger Republic. The operation, carried out by DSS operatives in Dawakawa, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, led to the recovery of 21 […]

THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that human traffickers increasingly use social media to groom children, urging students to report suspicious approaches. The post Traffickers now groom children online, NAPTIP warns appeared first on Tribune Online.

The UN chief called for a faster and more orderly transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, alongside increased investment in electricity grids, energy storage and clean technology.

The 9th edition of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) ended in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Wednesday amid widespread optimism that the summit had made significant achievements in deepening the diaspora investment climate in Nigeria. The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during her closing remarks, noted […]

As the Nigerians in the Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2026 ended in Abuja on Wednesday, Nigerians living abroad were assured that their investments would be safe, as opportunities for diaspora investment in the country continued to expand. The summit, with the theme, “Bridging the Trust Gap: Connecting Diaspora Capital with Credible Home-Based Opportunities”, provided a […]

The 9th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2026, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and its partners, which ended in Abuja on Wednesday, appears to be one of the most extensive in its content and intent. Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, captured the essence in her remarks on Tuesday […]

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the House of Representatives to implement the N10.79 trillion external borrowing component of the 2026 Appropriation Act to finance part of the budget deficit. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and read at plenary on Wednesday, seeking the House’s approval for […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised deployment of armed police officers to escort popular businessman, Linus Williams, popularly known as Blord, following the circulation of a video showing him in the company of the officers. The viral footage, shared by Blord on his Instagram page on [...]

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has continued to expand its interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, with investments in research, infrastructure, technology and academic development. Its recent commissioning of an Academic Publishing Centre (APC) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, is another effort aimed at strengthening the capacity of Nigerian institutions to […]

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday inaugurated a 12,000-member National Campaign Council in Abuja, with former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, the party’s Nasarawa governorship candidate, among the frontline candidates presented to lead the grassroots charge for 2027. National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, former spokesman for Peter Obi and former National Coordinator of […]

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and prominent businessman, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has urged state governors to justify increased federal allocations through sustainable infrastructural projects at the grassroots. In a statement issued, Adegbenro said governors must effectively utilise federal allocation disbursements to improve primary healthcare centres, educational facilities, and local economic support initiatives. He argued […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering has attracted share applications worth about N5.85tn ($4.1bn), more than two-and-a-half times its initial fundraising target, amid strong demand from Nigerian and international investors. The post Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts N5.85tn in Share Applications appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Members and candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja over the delay in releasing the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the party’s National Working Committee led by Senator David Mark. The protesters also extended their campaign to the National Judicial Council (NJC), […]

The Kaduna State Government has denied allegations that it sealed the popular Arewa House in Kaduna ahead of a town hall meeting scheduled for Wednesday by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the claim as “totally untrue” and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of Governor Uba Sani. The state Commissioner for Information and […]

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on some of the challenges that could impede effective implementation of the dual mandate approved for colleges of education in Nigeria, concluding that the focus should be on reforms that would produce better-trained teachers capable of improving learning outcomes in classrooms across the country. The post Dual mandate: Stakeholders raise concerns over colleges of education’s readiness appeared first on Tribune Online.

The president of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, has described Dangote Industries Limited as a benchmark for industrial audacity in Nigeria. The Chamber urged the government to urgently address structural constraints holding back manufacturers, particularly unreliable power supply, costly transport and logistics, and the need for predictable fiscal policies. Kupoluyi […]

For transforming African media, nurturing talent and launching LekeeLekee, pioneering media entrepreneur Prince Nduka Obaigbena is… Person of the Year 2026 There are men who inherit institutions, and there are those who create them. Prince Nduka Obaigbena belongs to the latter category. For nearly five decades, he has challenged conventions, nurtured talent and expanded the […]

Nigeria produced about 502.26 million barrels of crude oil and condensate between January and October 2026, but the output is still below the benchmark set in the 2026 budget. The figure, which translated to a daily average of 1.65 million barrels per day (mbpd), was calculated from monthly production data of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […]

He argued that Atiku had failed to build political consensus in Adamawa, despite having served as Vice-President and remained a major figure in the state’s politics.

Following the recurring conflicts over the years in Plateau State as a result of ethno-religious violence, attacks on communities and other forms of clashes which have cost thousands of lives and destruction of immeasurable property, stakeholders have converged to brainstorm on the vulnerability of women and check the challenges they face. The meeting was also […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled a $25 billion regional rice development programme aimed at achieving 100 per cent self-sufficiency in rice production across West Africa by 2035, as the regional bloc moves to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen food security. The post ECOWAS Unveils $25bn Rice Programme, Targets Regional Self-Sufficiency by 2035 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Following incessant fire incidents in various markets across Oyo State, traders and stakeholders have lamented losses and resolved to ensure that safety measures focus on electrical safety, structural order, quick-response units and trader education. Speaking with LEADERSHIP, a beans seller at the Bodija International Market, Alhaja Adewummi Najeemdeen, who claimed she lost close to N500,000 […]

Google has committed $600,000 to two initiatives aimed at strengthening children’s online safety in Nigeria, including the country’s first nationwide study of young people’s internet experiences and training for 18,000 parents, teachers and young people. The initiatives supported through Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, will combine research into digital risks facing adolescents with practical training […]

The Group News Editor of LEADERSHIP, Dr Sunday Isuwa, has received the Distinguished Media Icon of the Year Award 2026, urging journalists and newspaper editors to embrace digital technology to remain relevant in the changing media landscape. Isuwa received the award at the 17th Annual Lecture and Awards of the Ebony Herald Hall of Fame […]

The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed reports of a religious clash in Unguwan Yero, Kaduna, saying the incident was a clash between youths from the same community. The Command said the situation had been brought under control, with security personnel deployed to the area to prevent further escalation and maintain peace. The Police Public […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expanded the geographical coverage of its High-Level Observatory on HIV and Infectious Diseases in Custodial Centres from 12 states to 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing the number of participating jurisdictions to 20. The expansion is aimed at strengthening evidence-based interventions, institutional accountability and the […]

The World Bank has authorised a fresh $500m financing for Nigeria to rehabilitate damaged agricultural land, strengthen flood control and address resource-related disputes in rural communities across the northern part of the country. The funding, provided as additional support for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project, will cover 19 northern states and the Federal [...]