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NSIA Opens Applications for Fourth Innovation Prize, Offers $275,000 in Grants
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has commenced applications for the fourth edition of its flagship NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0), unveiling a combined prize pool of $275,000 to support high-potential Nigerian startups driving innovation and economic development. The programme, themed “Building for Impact,” is a fully funded entrepreneurship…
Read More »NCC ranks third in 2026 federal MDA performance assessment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged as one of the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Commission secured the third position in the nationwide assessment,…
Read More »Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Pending Hearing on Bail Revocation Challenge
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order on Monday after dismissing an application…
Read More »Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC, Returns to PDP, Backs Adebutu for 2027
Former Senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, formally rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling of the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Abeokuta,…
Read More »FAAC Disburses N2.257tn April 2026 Revenue to FG, States, and LG Councils
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.257 trillion in Federation Account revenue generated in April 2026 among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils. The allocation, approved at the committee’s meeting in Abuja, comprised N1.260 trillion from statutory revenue, N747.088 billion from Value…
Read More »Nigeria’s security demands bold, fresh approach—Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for fresh, bold ideas to tackle the security challenges facing Nigeria, noting that the current approach has not really worked. Speaker Abbas, who proposes legislative interventions, said the solutions proffered will be part of the 10th National…
Read More »Speaker Abbas leads House delegation to Hon. Yaya Tongo’s funeral prayer
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, led a delegation of the House to the funeral prayers of late Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who passed away on Friday evening. The funeral prayer, held at the Tongo Primary School in Funakaye Local Government of Gombe…
Read More »Amaechi Accepts Atiku’s Running Mate Offer for 2027 Presidential Election — Party Source
Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has reportedly agreed to serve as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election. The development marks a significant turn in the party’s post-primary realignment, months…
Read More »Electricity Supply to Be Interrupted in Kubwa, Suleja and Bwari During TCN Maintenance
Residents of Kubwa, Suleja, Bwari and neighbouring communities are expected to experience a temporary electricity supply disruption as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) carries out scheduled maintenance at its Katampe 330/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja. TCN disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its General Manager, Public…
Read More »CBN Governor Receives International Central Bank of the Year Award
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has formally received the prestigious Central Bank of the Year Award, dedicating the honour to the Board, management, and staff of the apex bank for their commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. Cardoso received the award at the Central…
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