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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The 3rd edition of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) R&D Directors Forum meeting ended on a high note in Abuja on Thursday, with strong commitments toward advancing research, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s oil and gas sector. In his closing remarks, incoming APPO Chairman, Rasheed Olushola Ojulari, emphasized that research and development (R&D) remains the foundation of progress among developed nations. He noted that Africa must prioritize innovation to compete globally. “The developed countries of the world built their success on R&D. It is the bedrock of innovation—constantly improving and transforming systems. That is…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Residents of Galadimawa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a major boost in community development on Friday as the National Mass Education Commission (NMEC), in partnership with the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF), presented vocational training equipment to support a newly established skills acquisition centre. The initiative marks the culmination of a three-week intensive training programme aimed at empowering residents with practical and entrepreneurial skills. https://youtu.be/M0NOH64wzb0?si=jNNJIH_dP4g_W-hb Presenting the equipment, Mrs. Ejieji Nnenna Jane, Head of Department, Vocational Skills at NMEC, said the tools provided were tailored to help beneficiaries immediately begin small-scale businesses.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the delivery of the 1,028-kilometre Lagos–Abidjan Corridor, a landmark regional highway project expected to boost trade, connectivity, and economic integration across West Africa. The assurance was given by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a high-level meeting with delegations from the ECOWAS Commission and the African Development Bank in Abuja. The corridor project, which will link Lagos to Abidjan through Ghana, Togo, and Benin Republic, is widely seen as a transformative infrastructure initiative for the region. Speaking at the meeting, Umahi conveyed the support of President Bola…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on employers across Nigeria to create enabling environments that allow Corps Members to maximize their potential and contribute meaningfully to national development. Speaking at the launch of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) innovation hub, tagged “idea2impact,” held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Nafiu emphasized the importance of mentorship, guidance, and effective leadership in nurturing young talents. He described Corps Members as “solution providers” capable of driving innovation when properly supported, and urged ministries, departments, agencies, and private organizations…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The 2026 edition of the prestigious Nigeria Prize for Literature has officially commenced, with 224 entries submitted for this year’s poetry category, organizers announced at a press conference held on Tuesday. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, General Manager for External Relations and Sustainable Development at Nigeria LNG Limited, described the competition as a rigorous process requiring “attention, patience, and sound judgement,” as stakeholders gathered to mark the start of the adjudication phase. This year’s prize, valued at $100,000, focuses on poetry—one of the four rotating genres of the award, alongside prose fiction, drama,…

From Brown A group of elders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has raised concerns over what it describes as deepening internal divisions and an alleged plot to undermine the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Kogi State APC Elders Assembly, the leaders alleged that some party officials from Kogi West were mobilizing toward Abuja with plans to stage a “vote of no confidence” against the senator at the National Assembly, followed by a visit to the APC national headquarters. The elders dismissed the move as…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s energy sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola and Algeria to strengthen Research and development, while pledging to fully fund if other participating countries are unable to meet its equity contribution for the take-off of the proposed Africa Energy Bank. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the PTDF Conference Hall in Abuja during the opening of the 3rd Meeting of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Forum of Directors of Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation Centres in Oil and Gas, hosted by Nigeria. Speaking…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi Abuja At the 2026 International Conference and Stakeholders Summit (ICSS), held from April 21–22 at the Nigerian Army Conference and Suites (NACASS), leading Nigerian entrepreneurs shared powerful stories of innovation, resilience, and impact across key sectors of the economy. https://youtu.be/MS9_49kl8ZA?si=QMXEEUs3QHefVuTK Mrs. Usi Osazuwa, Managing Director of Branch Gate Agro-Solutions and a native of Benin City, Edo State, highlighted how her agribusiness is transforming livelihoods. Speaking during the event, she explained how smart livestock farmers are adopting cost-saving strategies that reduce feed expenses by up to 50 percent. In an interview with Africa News Nation (ANNTV),…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Statistical Information for Raw Materials and Products (NISSRAMP), a new data platform designed to transform industrial planning, boost manufacturing, and guide investment decisions across the country. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a major leap forward in Nigeria’s data infrastructure, calling it “one of the best databases available today” for decision-making in manufacturing and investment. Speaking at a media parley on Tuesday, in Abuja, RMRDC Director General, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso explained that NISSRAMP…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s governance, security, and development sectors convened in Abuja on Monday for a high-level engagement aimed at tackling misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech through sustained community-led action. The one-day meeting, themed “From Awareness to Action: Sustaining Community-Led Response to Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech in Nigeria,” was organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with UK International Development, SPRiNG, and Tetra Tech. The event also served as the end-of-project dissemination meeting to evaluate the impact of the Strengthening Information Literacy and Social Cohesion (StILAC) initiative. Faridha Salihu…