Nigerian streamer Peller shares his mindset for the new year, focusing on a fresh start. This comes amid unconfirmed reports he gifted ex-lover Jarvis N10 million, following their split and his recent car crash.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo announces N35m for Igbo studies chairs & N50m for new development bodies. New Enugu HQ nears completion. Leaders call for unity and global cultural projection.
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
ICRC DG Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh's Christmas message urges Nigerians to embrace love, hope, and a renewed commitment to national development as the nation confronts challenges.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
Nigeria's National Assembly passes N58.47 trillion 2026 budget, approves revised N43.56trn and N48.31trn for 2024 and 2025, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full details.
Telefonica announces a massive voluntary departure plan affecting 5,500 employees in Spain, costing €2.5 billion. The move is part of a new strategic focus. Read more.
Nigerians in diaspora are now the primary force in luxury real estate, driving sales with over $6 billion annually. Their investments fuel growth but also reveal deep-seated issues like fraud and title insecurity. Discover the full impact and the push for
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urges FCT officials to strictly implement and update the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to prevent urban chaos and ensure sustainable development. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt biodiversity loss, mobilising private sector support for its 2025-2030 National Biodiversity Strategy. Business leaders convened in Lagos to shape a practical Business Action Plan aligned with global goals.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Nigeria faces a US-imposed 'Performance Improvement Plan' after being labeled a 'disgraced country'. Can Tinubu's urgent security reforms save the nation from foreign intervention? Read more.
Ex-Minister Babatunde Fashola urges Nigerian surveyors to uphold high standards, linking professionalism directly to national development. Read the full story.
Chikatara Mbonu blames Nigeria's recurring crises on duplicated policies, inconsistent reforms, and lack of a long-term national development plan. Learn the solutions proposed.
Dr. Sunday Zaccheaus Saanu shares his 14-year journey from HND to PhD, detailing the discrimination he faced and his recovery plan. He urges an end to the HND-degree dichotomy.
The UAE has launched a $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative to finance AI projects in Africa, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure, government services, and productivity across the continent.
The National Opposition Movement warns Nigeria's new tax regime will deepen poverty. They demand immediate suspension and nationwide consultations. Read the full story.
President Tinubu appoints Engr. Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as new NMDPRA CEO following Farouq Ahmed's resignation. Learn about his 37-year career in oil & gas.
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
Nigeria's Federal Government has launched the NAP III (2024-2028) to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, reinforcing commitment to gender equality and sustainable peace nationwide.
The Ministry of Regional Development has inaugurated a Core Working Group to coordinate policies and promote inclusive growth across Nigeria's geopolitical zones. Learn about the strategy.
Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.
A new book on statesman Philip Asiodu revisits the 1975 civil service purge and abandonment of national plans, offering a blueprint for Nigeria's revival. Discover the lost path to greatness.
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.
Governor Dauda Lawal unveils Zamfara's first comprehensive 10-year development roadmap, focusing on six key pillars to transform the state's economy and security. Read the full plan.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appoints retired director Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on development control and planning. Read about his 30-year experience and Wike's master plan enforcement.