The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has announced the commencement of the 2025 Library Week, a national celebration aimed at promoting the role of libraries in safeguarding the country’s diverse cultural heritage. The event, themed “Libraries and Cultural Heritage,” will run from 17 to 21 November 2025. Speaking during a virtual press conference on Monday, Lawal […]
The federal government on Thursday unveiled the Grand Book at the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) in Abuja — a launch that marks a major step in advancing The Nigerian Project, a national initiative adopted and signed forward by the President and implemented in partnership with NIDCOM, 1st October Ltd, with archival contributions from […]
Foreign nationals working in Nigeria have faced a steady rise in targeted attacks over the last seven years, with Chinese and Indian workers recording the highest fatalities. This is according to new visual data from SBM Intelligence covering incidents between 2019 and 2025. The infographic titled “Expat Targets: Attacks on foreign nationals in Nigeria, 2019–2025” […]
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat of military action in Nigeria over what he described as the targeted killing of Christians in the West African nation. On October 31, Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in response to claims of a Christian genocide in the country. He had […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses a sense of loss at the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua. General Mohammed, who died at the age of 86, left indelible marks on the nation’s security architecture, particularly in the establishment of the National […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze as the tax ombudsman, in line with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday. He said the move aligns with the president’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and […]
The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]
OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has announced the disbursement of N126 million in scholarships to students across 20 tertiary institutions as part of its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative. The company made this known at the Empowering Futures Conference 2025 held in Lagos on Friday. The event, organised by OPay, brought together […]
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nigeria had been designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over the killing of Christians, it sent ripples through diplomatic and political circles in both Nigeria and Washington. The declaration — though Country of Particular Concern symbolic at first glance — carries significant implications for Nigeria’s international reputation, […]
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he described as the “mass killing of Christians” in the country. In a statement released on his verified social media handle on Thursday, Trump said Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, alleging that thousands of Christians had been […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries of the federal government’s prerogative of mercy. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a statement on Wednesday that the decision followed […]
A special edition of Felabration was held in Hull, United Kingdom, to celebrate the life and legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, bringing together some of Africa’s most creative voices in music, art, media, and fashion. The event, organised by Morpheus Multimedia, owners of The Gidi Vibes, took place at the Ferens Art Gallery […]
Folio Communications Plc, publishers of Daily Times Nigeria, has announced plans for the newspaper’s 100th anniversary celebration, unveiling a sweeping vision to reposition one of Nigeria’s oldest media institutions for the digital age. The announcement was made on Thursday at a world press conference held at the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) Conference Room […]
Lolade Nwanze, managing editor of Daily Times Nigeria, will be attending the 2025 Felabration in Hull, United Kingdom, where she will moderate a panel discussion titled “Fela Kuti’s Influence on Music, Arts, Media and Fashion.” The event, which marks the 25th anniversary of the global Felabration festival, celebrates the legacy of Nigerian music legend and […]
As the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) marks its 10th anniversary, the spotlight is on how local investors can drive the continent’s innovation economy. In this interview with Vincent Afolabi, Yemi Keri, co-founder of Rising Tide Africa and president of ABAN, discusses Africa’s evolving investment landscape, the rise of tech-driven sectors like AI and cleantech, […]
The 2025 edition of the Young Adult Literature Prize (YALP) has announced its regional finalists, with Ejiro Umukoro’s compelling novel, The Distortion of Hadassah, emerging as the South-South regional finalist from a pool of 106 entries. The recognition underscores Umukoro’s growing influence in African literature and her continued commitment to exploring complex human experiences through […]
VFD Group Plc has signed an agreement with its lead issuing house, Norrenberger Limited, to launch a N50.67 billion rights issue aimed at boosting its capital base, cutting debt, and supporting expansion into new markets across Africa and the United Kingdom. The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday in Lagos, marked a key step in the […]
Dr Paul Adalikwu, secretary-general of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), has called for deeper collaboration among African maritime bodies to address safety, security, and environmental challenges confronting the continent’s shipping sector. Speaking at the 15th Port State Control Committee (PSCC) meeting of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Conakry, Guinea, […]
The Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the ABAN Annual Congress 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, from 17 to 18 October, focusing on unlocking more African and diaspora capital for early-stage ventures. The two-day meeting, themed “Accelerating Local Capital Participation,” will bring together early-stage investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, fund managers and ecosystem […]
Tunde Bakare, founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, says he is facing intense pressure to join the opposition coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to The Punch, Bakare spoke on Saturday during the inaugural edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series, where he dismissed suggestions that he might dump the […]