ECONOMY

Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s  Industrialization – Alake

By Ada Nkong The need to transform Africa into a global hub for mineral processing has been emphasized. The Minister of Solid Morals Development,Dr Dele Alake made the call at the African Mining Week in Cape Town, South Africa. "Africa’s minerals have powered industrialization elsewhere while our own economies remain under-industrialized. This paradox must end.… Continue reading Let’s Make Minerals The Fulcrum of Africa’s  Industrialization – Alake

ECONOMY

₦140bn Budget Not Yet Final, Says North Central Development Commission

By Ada Nkong Following recent media reports surrounding its ₦140 billion budget proposal for 2025, currently under legislative review.the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has issued a clarification . In a statement released on October 3, 2025, the Commission emphasized that the proposed budget remains a work in progress and has not yet been finalized.… Continue reading ₦140bn Budget Not Yet Final, Says North Central Development Commission

AWARDS

GWR: Chibuike Victor Breaks Record for Longest Interview,Awaits Official Recognition

By Ada Nkong ‎‎ A young Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor has achieved an exceptional feat by beating the current 55 hours 24  record for the world’s Longest Interview Marathon, which he did with 74 hours 10 Seconds, despite setting 72 hours 30 Seconds for himself.‎From Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday October 1st, 2025, ‎Victor… Continue reading GWR: Chibuike Victor Breaks Record for Longest Interview,Awaits Official Recognition

ECONOMY

Dantsoho Identifies Abuja Centrality as Key to Non-Oil Revenue

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has restated NPA’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to continuously grow non-oil revenue by connecting local value producers in the non-oil value chain to identified international clusters of demand for their goods. Speaking on the sidelines of the Abuja… Continue reading Dantsoho Identifies Abuja Centrality as Key to Non-Oil Revenue

OBITUARY

President Tinubu Condemns Killing of  Arise News Anchor SomtoChukwu Maduagu, Orders Thorough Investigation, Arrest of Killers

By Ada Nkong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned  the tragic passing of Ms Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu, a brilliant news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during an attack by robbers at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the family… Continue reading President Tinubu Condemns Killing of  Arise News Anchor SomtoChukwu Maduagu, Orders Thorough Investigation, Arrest of Killers

Governance

FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has strongly condemned and categorically refuted recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians describing such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive. A release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation… Continue reading FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

ECONOMY

MFA, Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria, NBBTF Meet to Discuss Youth Booth Camp Program

By Ada Nkong Nigeria and Bangladesh are in discussions centered on the joint initiative for a Booth Camp which aims to promote youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between the two countries. This follows an earlier meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the High Commissioner -Designate of the Bangladesh to Nigeria on Friday… Continue reading MFA, Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria, NBBTF Meet to Discuss Youth Booth Camp Program

Aviation

Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

Security

DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review

By Ada Nkong With a view to strengthen safety and prevent a reoccurrence of the incident,the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence , Dr Sunday Attah has called for the review of the Kaduna Ordnance explosion of 21st September, 2025 at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). A statement signed by Enderline Chukwu Assistant Director… Continue reading DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review