NEPAD CEO Charges Staff On Application
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (NC/CEO) of the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has charged staff of the agency to translate the lessons learnt from the 2026 General Staff Training into improved performance to achieve the agency’s mandate andContinue Reading
117 Unity Schools Principals Urged To Strengthen Security
The Federal Government has urged principals of 117 Federal Unity Colleges across the country to strengthen partnerships with host communities, traditional rulers, youth organisations and other local stakeholders to improve intelligence-sharing and prevent security threats in schools. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, stated this atContinue Reading
Natasha Distributes NEMA Relief Materials To Flood Victims In Kogi
The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has facilitated the distribution of relief materials provided by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to residents of flood-affected communities in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The distribution exercise was facilitated through the senator’s office to provide relief toContinue Reading
Scholars Urged To Lead Nigeria Out Of Leadership Crisis
The Provost of the University of America, Abuja Centre, Prof. Mike Ikupolati, has urged newly graduated PhD holders to deploy their knowledge and expertise towards addressing Nigeria’s leadership challenges and promoting national development. Ikupolati gave the charge during the institution’s convocation ceremony, where 31 doctoral students graduated from its AbujaContinue Reading
Indian creator beats Peller, Carter Efe to streamer award
Nigerian content creators Peller and Carter Efe have lost the Best International Streamer award to Indian streamer Ashswag at the 2026 Streamer Awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-creator-beats-peller-carter-efe-to-streamer-award/Continue Reading
Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars Lock Horns With Ranchers Bees In High-Stakes Showdown
Northern Nigerian football takes center stage on Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as four-time champions Kano Pillars host traditional rivals Ranchers Bees in a fiercely anticipated encounter steeped in regional pride and history at the Sani Abacha Stadium. With crucial points on the line at oppositeContinue Reading
Bauchi Students Demand Policymaking Role, Adopt 18 Education Resolutions
Secondary school students from 20 schools across Bauchi State have adopted 18 resolutions calling for reforms in the education sector and greater involvement of young people in policymaking as part of efforts to shape the state’s development agenda towards 2030. The resolutions, contained in the Bauchi 2030 Student Communiqué, emergedContinue Reading
Knocks, Kudos Trail Makinde’s N1.1trn 2027 Budget Proposal
Mixed reactions have trailed the N1.1 trillion 2027 budget proposal presented by Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, to the state’s House of Assembly on Wednesday. Reacting to the budget proposal in an interview with LEADERSHIP on Thursday, an economist, Adetunji Olalekan, said the structure and policy thrust of theContinue Reading
Neveah Redeems N23.33bn Commercial Papers
Neveah Limited has redeemed its Series 1 to 5 commercial paper issuances valued at N23.33 billion under its N30 billion Commercial Paper Programme. The company said the redemption covered five series: Series 1, N3.47 billion; Series 2, N8.28 billion; Series 3, N5.50 billion; Series 4, N4.49 billion; and Series 5,Continue Reading
Nasarawa Declares War On Open Defecation
The Nasarawa State Government has declared zero tolerance for open defecation, describing the practice as a national embarrassment and a severe public health emergency that must be eradicated. The Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining, Dr Margaret Elayo, made the declaration yesterday in Lafia during a media briefing aheadContinue Reading