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FG validates SAPZ policy for $4.4bn investment, jobs
The Federal Government and development partners have validated the draft Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) policy to accelerate agro-industrial development, attract $4.4 billion investment...
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FG validates SAPZ policy for $4.4bn investment, jobs
The Federal Government and development partners have validated the draft Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) policy to accelerate agro-industrial development, attract $4.4 billion investment...
POLITICS
Yilwatda repositions APC for 2027 victory — Aide
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has repositioned the party for victory in the 2027 general elections.
Mallam Yusuf...
2027: U3 youth endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, APC candidates
2027: U3 youth endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, APC candidates
Endorsement
Youths from Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency of Delta, on Saturday endorsed President Bola...
Placement candidate: NNPP ‘ll not repeat Kwankwaso mistake in 2027 –...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the party will not repeat the mistake it made with its 2023 Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu...
METRO
NSE emphasises role of engineering skills in economic growth, inducts new...
) The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oluyole Branch, Mr Saheed Busari, has stressed the need for urgent investment in engineering...
Abia governor pledges Mmam bridge rehabilitation
Abia governor pledges Mmam bridge rehabilitation
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has pledged to rehabilitate the Mmam Bridge in Mbala Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government...
Abia completes digital mapping, moves to digitise land administration — Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says the state has completed the digital mapping of its entire landmass as part of efforts to modernise land...
NATIONAL
Defence minister assures soldiers of another salary increase
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says President Bola Tinubu will soon announce another salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces.
Musa...
NCPC extends 2026 pilgrimage contract, vows pilgrims’ safety in Israel, Jordan
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has renewed contracts with its accredited service providers for the 2026 pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.
The News Agency...
Troops foil terrorist infiltration, evacuate students after intelligence alert in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following...
SPORTS
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s Lawal, Didih win weightlifting gold
Nigeria’s weightlifters continued their impressive outing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with Folashade Lawal and Onome Didih winning gold medals.
Lawal produced a...
Nigeria’s Ayoola, Samson, boost title hopes at ITTF Africa youth championships
)New singles champions would be crowned on Monday, as the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships conclude at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana.
This...
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria para powerlifters set world records
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Rita Ferdinand set new world records on Friday as Team Nigeria made an impressive Commonwealth Games start in Glasgow, Scotland.
Oluwafemiayo...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie joins unveiling of Chibok schoolgirls tribute exhibition
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie attended the opening of “Statues Also Breathe,” an exhibition at the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL)...
Davido sets London premiere date for “ORIADE” album
Premiere Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has set Aug. 11 as an exclusive live premiere date for his forthcoming album, ‘Oriade’,...
D’banj becomes first Nigerian entertainer to ring London Stock Exchange closing...
Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artist to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange.
The...
CELEBRITIES
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
UNODC, NDLEA, NUJ, others seek stronger family action against drug abuse
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and...
NDLEA intercepts N10bn worth of cocaine, others at Lagos ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N10 billion worth of cocaine, Loud, opioids and other illicit drugs at the Lagos ports.
The...
NDLEA recovers 401 military grade ammunition, others in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has recovered 401 military grade ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs and others in Kaduna...
LAW & JUSTICE
Lawmaker pledges to resolve farmer-herder crisis in country
Rep. Inuwah Garba (APC-Gombe) has pledged to champion peace and reconciliation process to resolve farmer-herder crisis in the country.
Garba made the pledge on Thursday...
Delta approves aid for 533 law graduates
) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved financial assistance for 533 indigenes who graduated from the Nigerian Law School in the 2025 session.
Mr...
Kano governor launches anti-drug task force
) Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated a Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and signed an Executive Order to tackle thuggery...
