ASUU explained that the University of Abuja was established on Jan. 1, 1988, with an initial land allocation of 11,824 hectares to accommodate its long-term academic and infrastructural development.

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PICNG & EV) has said more than 143,000 vehicles in Nigeria now run on CNG, backed by $2.6 billion in private sector investment and 105 refuelling stations. The executive chairman of the initiative, Barr. Ismael Ahmed, disclosed the investment and station figures at the National […]

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has admitted that manager Michael Carrick was right to drop him from the starting line-up after he criticised the coach’s tactics, insisting the decision did not affect his belief in the manager. Fernandes made the admission after producing an influential performance in United’s dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over AS […]

Australia will return to pen-and-paper writing tests for Year 5 pupils from 2028, following concerns over the impact of excessive screen time on learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/australia-scraps-digital-writing-tests-for-year-5-pupils/

Over 330 residents of Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State were overjoyed as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) extended its National Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP) to them. The residents became beneficiaries of NASENI’s clean energy solutions on Saturday October 31, 2026 during an elaborate ceremony as the Agency intensified its investment to boost […]

By Sufuyan Ojeifo My governor, Monday Okpebholo, polled 291,667 votes to become governor of Edo State. Recently, he promised to deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in 2027. How? Will he manufacture them? That question is at the heart of the prelude to 2027. Okpebholo may have started what now looks like a [...]

In an era when many of Nigeria’s historic secondary schools are battling infrastructural decay and loss of archival records, AkindejiOlorunyolemi’s new book, The Trailblazers: The Earliest Secondary Schools in Nigeria (1859-1959), arrives as both a timely intervention and a heritage document. The post Preserving Nigeria’s educational heritage appeared first on Tribune Online.

Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement Plc and HBM Nigeria Plc have posted a combined revenue of N5.79 trillion in the nine months to September 30, 2026, highlighting the sector’s strong earnings performance amid persistent concerns over rising building costs and declining housing affordability. The combined figure increased by 20.8 per cent from N4.79 trillion recorded […]

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed his election, describing it as an important development for international justice.

Democrats have recorded stunning victories in key United States Senate races, defeating Republican candidates in traditionally conservative strongholds of South Carolina, Texas and Ohio in a major setback for President Donald Trump. The victories have brought Democrats closer to reclaiming control of the Senate, while the party is also making significant gains in the House […]

Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has given fans an early glimpse of her upcoming movie, Bestie, following the release of its official teaser. She announced the teaser on Instagram on Tuesday, inviting movie lovers to anticipate a production featuring comedy, drama, emotional moments and familiar real-life situations. In her post, Abraham suggested that the short [...]

Veteran actress Sola Sobowale has unveiled Joseph and Esther Homes, a residential facility established to provide accommodation and professional care for elderly people in Ibadan, Oyo State. Governor Seyi Makinde formally commissioned the centre on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at a ceremony attended by dignitaries, guests and supporters. The event was streamed live on Sobowale’s [...]

Former president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has proposed $10 billion to finance Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technological and industrial future, warning that the continent risks dependence on other countries if it fails to invest in technology and innovation. Adesina said this while delivering his keynote address during the 2026 Leadership […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned that the expansion of Nigeria’s compressed natural gas (CNG) market must not end up benefiting only importers and foreign suppliers. The President who sounded the warning at the National CNG Summit held on Tuesday, in Abuja, said local manufacturers and workers must share in the gains of the expanding […]

THE Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants, payable for six months, has once again brought the worsening economic condition of Nigerian workers into sharp focus. The post The N70,000 allowance issue appeared first on Tribune Online.

The federal government is targeting increased export volumes and improved port efficiency with a planned $1 billion investment in the expansion and modernisation of Apapa Port, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said. Dantsoho disclosed this at the ongoing Annual World Ports Conference in London, organised by the […]

Despite repeated government interventions, enforcement campaigns, and threats of prosecution, building collapses have continued to occur across different parts of Lagos State, raising fears, concerns, and anxiety about the effectiveness of regulatory measures aimed at protecting lives and property. From the 21-storey building collapse in Ikoyi in November 2021 to more recent incidents in Ikorodu, […]

Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc (COSG) has reported a 1.4 per cent rise in Group revenue to N20.74 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, up from N20.45 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The company said the growth was driven mainly by its marine business, which has expanded from a negligible […]

Stakeholders at the maiden National CNG Summit have called for concrete commitments on refuelling stations, vehicle conversions, financing, safety and job creation, warning that Nigeria’s compressed natural gas ambition will remain largely aspirational unless government, investors, operators and regulators translate policy into coordinated implementation. The convener and national chairman of the National Compressed Natural Gas […]