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Tinubu Seeks BRICS Backing For Global Financial Reform, Investment In Nigeria

adminSeptember 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has called on BRICS member states to support reforms of the global financial and governance systems, arguing that developing economies require institutions that better reflect current economic and demographic realities. Tinubu made the call on Sunday at the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, in an address delivered on his behalf...

Dangote Targets 10m Nigerians As Refinery IPO Opens

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Nigerians from consumers of his petroleum products into shareholders in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, targeting as many as 10 million investors through the company’s landmark initial public offering (IPO). Dangote, who described the offer as a “People’s IPO,” said the objective was to...

UBA Foundation Puts Nigeria’s Food Crisis At Centre Of ₦41.5m Essay Challenge

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Nigeria’s food security challenge is to become the subject of a national intellectual contest among senior secondary school students, with the UBA Foundation offering ₦41.5 million in university educational grants and prizes to the five best entries in its 2026 National Essay Competition. The 16th edition of the competition, which has now opened for entries,...

Police Raid Alleged Criminal Fortification Centre, Recover Gun, Weapons In Delta

adminSeptember 14, 2026

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered an alleged criminal support centre in Isupe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, following the arrest of a native doctor and the recovery of firearms and other weapons from his residence. The operation led to the arrest of Chukwuka Nzete, also known as “Ododo,” whom the police accused...

Gunmen Attack Oyo Army Base, Set Facility Ablaze

adminSeptember 14, 2026

A pre-dawn attack on a security base in Oyo State left a patrol van and part of the facility burnt after armed men opened fire on personnel stationed at the location. The incident occurred between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday along the Igbeti-Igboho road in Oorelope Local Government Area, according to a security...

Akwa Ibom Pays Over ₦90bn Of Inherited Gratuities, HOS Says

adminSeptember 14, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has so far paid over ₦90 billion out of the ₦111 billion inherited gratuity and pension liabilities owed workers before the administration of Governor Umo Eno assumed office, the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peter, has disclosed. Peter made the disclosure on Monday at a press conference...

Maidoki Warns Tinubu Of Growing Discontent, Threat To Democracy

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Maidoki, has warned President Bola Tinubu that growing hardship and public dissatisfaction could threaten Nigeria’s democratic stability if urgent steps are not taken to address what he described as serious governance imbalances. Maidoki gave the warning during an interview segment, where he urged the President to listen to Nigerians, address...

Seven Killed As Gunmen Open Fire On Bus In Plateau

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Seven people have reportedly been killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred on Sunday when the bus reportedly stopped at the junction to allow passengers to alight. The attackers allegedly opened...

CIA Abandoned Bin Laden Strike Over Civilian Death Fears, Clinton Says

adminSeptember 14, 2026

The CIA abandoned a plan to kill or capture Osama bin Laden before the September 11 attacks because of fears that the operation could kill innocent civilians, former US President Bill Clinton has revealed. According to a New York Post report, Clinton said the intelligence agency had considered an operation against the al-Qaeda leader but...

Research Funding, Industry Skills Key To Nigeria’s Development — TETFUND Stakeholders

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Nigeria risks wasting the development potential of its universities unless research is adequately funded and converted into practical solutions for unemployment, industrial growth and technological advancement, tertiary education stakeholders in the South-South have warned. They therefore called for increased TETFUND funding for research, innovation and manpower development, arguing that stronger links between universities and industry...

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Tinubu Seeks BRICS Backing For Global Financial Reform, Investment In Nigeria

Dangote Targets 10m Nigerians As Refinery IPO Opens

UBA Foundation Puts Nigeria’s Food Crisis At Centre Of ₦41.5m Essay Challenge

Police Raid Alleged Criminal Fortification Centre, Recover Gun, Weapons In Delta

Gunmen Attack Oyo Army Base, Set Facility Ablaze

Akwa Ibom Pays Over ₦90bn Of Inherited Gratuities, HOS Says

Maidoki Warns Tinubu Of Growing Discontent, Threat To Democracy

Seven Killed As Gunmen Open Fire On Bus In Plateau

CIA Abandoned Bin Laden Strike Over Civilian Death Fears, Clinton Says

Research Funding, Industry Skills Key To Nigeria’s Development — TETFUND Stakeholders

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