In a major move to bolster the nation’s industrial backbone, the Federal Government of Nigeria is finalizing discussions for a massive $5.7 billion strategic investment from China’s GCL Group. The deal, which targets critical sectors including power, mining, and manufacturing,…
Dozens of young people in Namibia have gained new skills in digital safety and inclusion following the deployment of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Board Learning Experience (DRIBLE), an initiative of Paradigm Initiative. The gamified learning programme, designed as a…
In a move to bolster regional health security, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Global Fund officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, February 16, 2026. The agreement, signed at the Global Fund’s headquarters, establishes a…
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, citing last-minute polling unit reassignments, operational failures, and rampant vote buying as significant threats to…
In a major legal breakthrough for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, Nigeria has successfully defended a $6.2 million (approx. ₦9.3 billion) international arbitration claim brought against it by European Dynamics UK Ltd. The final ruling, which is not subject…
The African Union (AU) has issued a blistering condemnation following a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which left dozens dead and many others in captivity. In a statement released Monday, the African Union Commission expressed…
In a major move to bolster food security and stimulate economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced a landmark trilateral partnership between United Kingdom, Brazil, and Nigeria. The collaboration, titled the Trilateral Initiative for Climate-Smart Cattle Systems,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially concluded the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, reporting a notable increase in voter participation despite logistical hurdles and initial confusion over polling unit locations. The elections, held on Saturday,…
In a landmark development for child rights in West Africa, UNICEF has officially commended Nigeria for a historic surge in birth registrations, revealing that 14 million children have been documented over the past two years. The milestone was highlighted during…
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal | Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and arguably its most populous city, has long grappled with chronic traffic congestion, frequent over-speeding, reckless driving and traffic indiscipline. As road crashes and traffic violations continue to pose…
