Africa
NDDC Launches E-Memo Portal to Digitise Operations, Cut Delays
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the full implementation of its Electronic Memo (e-Memo) Portal as part of efforts to digitise its operations, improve efficiency and eliminate delays
Minister Of Environment Urges Charcoal Merchants to Embrace Sustainable Forestry As One Million Trees Initiative Begins
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abass Lawal, has charged charcoal merchants and other stakeholders in the forestry sector to embrace sustainable practices and support the Federal Government’s efforts to reverse
Tinubu Celebrates Media Aide, Temitope Ajayi, At 50
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media and publicity, Mr Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday on September 30, 2026. Ajayi, an accomplished journalist, entrepreneur,
Coffie Urges Nigerian Youths to Prioritise Education, Skills Acquisition
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emem Coffie, has urged Nigerian youths to resist the growing temptation to abandon education in pursuit of quick
FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf
Drowned Schoolchild: Anambra Parents Keep Pupils Home Over Flood Fears
Fear of another flooding tragedy kept many parents and guardians in Awka and surrounding communities from sending their children to school yesterday after a heavy downpour that began around 4am
Anambra Moves to Prosecute Those Denying Women, Girls Property Inheritance Rights
The Anambra State Government has commenced moves to strengthen the enforcement of women’s and girls’ rights to inherit property, with the state Attorney-General directing that complaints of gender-based disinheritance be
Oduwole: $50bn Are Investment Pledges, Nigeria Won’t Give Up Minerals Without Terms
Nigeria Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole has asserted bag Nigeria’s $50 billion investment figure represents announcements and commitments rather than funds already invested. Speaking during an interview with
Congo To Begin Annual Mining Audits From 2027 Under New Local-Content Rules
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to begin annual audits of subcontracting practices at major mining companies from 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with local-content rules, the
Tinubu Ends Paris Working Vacation, Heads To Lagos For MKO Abiola Premiere
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation and departed Paris, France, for Nigeria, with his aircraft expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, later Tuesday. The
