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The Federal Government has taken significant steps to strengthen Nigeria’s innovation capacity through the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem in order to accelerate the country’s development in the global digital transformation era. This was the focus of a two-day…
He didn’t just raise revenue; he raised the standard of public service. From Expectation to Excellence When Dr Zacch Adedeji took over as Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the expectations were high, and the scepticism was louder. Two years later,…
He inherited a fractured landscape — and turned it into a construction site of hope. A Governor for All In Kaduna State today, construction cranes rise where suspicion once stood. Roads stretch into forgotten villages, hospitals hum with new equipment, and people who once…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed strong commitment to South–South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in new strategy to transform the agrifood systems and promote sustainable development through shared expertise, innovation and resources among developing…
For turning humility into policy, and quiet purpose into measurable progress. A New Model of Leadership In just three years, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has redefined what people-centred governance looks like. He has led Ekiti State with rare humility and quiet resolve — proving…
He returned home from America not to retire — but to rewire an entire state for industrial greatness. From Gudi to Greatness In the quiet village of Gudi Station, where cultures mingle and faiths coexist, a young Abdullahi Sule first learned the discipline of work and the…
From crisis to renewal, he has turned adversity into opportunity and restored confidence in governance. A Test of Character When Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma became governor of Imo State on January 15, 2020, the odds were stacked against him. His emergence stirred…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has strongly refuted a report by Newspoint Nigeria accusing its Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, of using the Department of State Services (DSS) to detain a journalist and engaging in corrupt practices. In a statement…
When Compassion Becomes Policy In a year marked by economic turbulence, public unease, and post-reform hardship, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emerged as the steady voice of compassion and structure in governance. As Nigeria’s First Lady, she has shown that power, when guided by…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, 2025. It said the suspension of the warning strike, which was due to expire next Monday, followed renewed commitments from the Federal…
President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and other stakeholders for their role in resolving the impasse within the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement,…
Head Coach Justine Madugu remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being ruled out of the two matches after suffering a hamstring injury during her…
Tennis star Jannik Sinner says his major goal is to play at the 2026 Australian Open and not the Davis Cup finals, scheduled to hold next month. The second-ranked Sinner, who led Italy to tennis’ biggest team trophy the past two years, said that he prefers to prepare for next…
Olusegun Alebiosu, Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group, announced that the financial institution is sponsoring various golf tournaments and sporting activities across the nation to foster development and growth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Python Golf…
After a painful 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening Group D fixture, Nigeria’s U17 girls find themselves fighting for survival against a confident French side that commenced their campaign with a strong 4–2 victory over Samoa. This fixture is more than just a group match;…
Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the Ultramodern North West University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto, a significant milestone for the institution founded by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. The hospital, the first of its kind in the North West geopolitical zone, was…
Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said Governor Uba Sani has repositioned the health sector in just over two years of his administration. Speaking during a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the NMA chairman, Dr Hassan Bala Salihu, said…
No fewer than 29,000 out-of-school children have graduated from literacy and numeracy catch-up club programmes in Kano State implemented by Save the Children International in collaboration with the state government. The beneficiaries are drawn from Ajingi, Makoda and Minjibir…
