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ECOWAS Parliament Sets 2026 Agenda with AI-Driven Reforms, Eyes 25th Anniversary The ECOWAS Parliament has wrapped up its Second Extraordinary Session in Port Harcourt with the adoption of a UA19.6 million ($26 million) budget for 2026, alongside a bold plan to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) for legislative innovation and regional…

As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The historic project, executed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee as part of their commitment to…

ARISE News has confirmed the death of one of its anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of management, the station described Maduagwu, fondly called “Sommie,” as a vibrant journalist who…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it suspended action on the proposed delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency following an order of the Supreme Court. In a statement signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the Commission…

TouchScience Africa, an innovative scientific research organisation, has launched its operations in Nigeria on Friday, September 26, 2025. The online event was aimed at introducing the organisation’s vision, mission, and goals to researchers and enthusiasts in science and agriculture throughout Africa. The organisation is dedicated to connecting scientific research with…

The Federal Government strongly condemns and categorically refutes recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. Such claims are false, baseless, divisive, and despicable. Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single…

As the various economic reforms policy of President Bola Tinubu is taking its toll on the financial wellbeing of most Nigerians, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) too is not only showing that it’s aware of the concomitant pains that must come with the policy, but is also advancing on…

The administration of President Donald Trump in the United States has asked the Supreme Court to uphold the president’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. It asked the Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, the long-held principle that children born on American soil are automatically citizens. Mr.…

The re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic turning point for Nigeria — not just in terms of oil production, but more broadly, this milestone reflects the spirit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which commits to building a stronger country, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring that community development…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerian children by fully funding every Federal Technical College (FTC) nationwide. Tuition is completely free, and the government also covers approved charges including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, medical,…