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By Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja* Prominent figures from various sectors in Nigeria have continued to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Audu-Rafiu Olusola Enikanolaiye on his recent appointment as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. This recognition underscores the significant leadership qualities that Enikanolaiye has demonstrated throughout his career. Leading the celebrations is Dr Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, who commended his exceptional capabilities and vision as a bureaucrat and leader. She is joined by fellow members of the Federal Executive Council, all of whom are eager to see the positive impact of Enikanolaiye’s…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja A House of Representatives aspirant under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adams Mustapha Ojenya, has praised fellow frontline aspirant, Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (PhD), popularly known as AIA, describes her as a “sister” and a politician distinguished by humility, maturity, and respect for others. Ojenya, who is reportedly backed by Hajiya Maryam Adoke, commended AIA’s style of politics, noting that she has consistently demonstrated understanding, sportsmanship, and a peaceful approach to political engagement in the Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency race. Speaking on the political atmosphere within the constituency, Ojenya stated that politics should be…

…..Minister of Women Affairs Says Nigerian Girls and Boys Must Shape National Decisions as Government Intensifies Fight Against Child Marriage, Violence and Exclusion By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and empowering Nigerian children, especially adolescent girls, with the launch of fresh national initiatives aimed at amplifying youth voices, ending harmful practices, and expanding educational opportunities across the country. Speaking at the High-Level Inter-Generational Dialogue with Adolescent Girls held at the Abuja Continental Hotel to commemorate the 2026 National Children’s Day, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has officially unveiled activities for the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration, declaring a renewed national commitment to child protection, inclusion, family strengthening and social development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At a joint ministerial press briefing held Friday at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, announced the official theme for the 2026 Children’s Day celebration as “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” The Minister described Nigerian…

….Project boosts power evacuation from Azura, NDPHC plants, strengthens transmission reliability nationwide By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday commissioned the newly completed Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV Turn-In Turn-Out transmission lines in Edo State, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s power transmission network and improving electricity delivery across the country. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Ihovbor Transmission Substation, marked the completion of a 14-kilometre double-circuit transmission project designed to increase operational flexibility and enhance grid stability within the Benin transmission corridor. Speaking at the event, TCN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr.…

….Nigerians Flood Bank’s Page With Anger as Tinubu Administration Faces Fresh Borrowing Backlash By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The World Bank has reportedly restricted comments on its Instagram page after a wave of criticism from Nigerians over a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The backlash erupted amid growing public concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile and the government’s increasing dependence on foreign borrowing to finance economic reforms and national projects. Thousands of Nigerians had stormed the World Bank’s social media platforms, questioning the transparency, purpose, and long-term implications of the new loan facility as economic…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for a human-centred approach to digital transformation, warning that technological advancement without ethics, leadership, and accountability could undermine governance and public trust. Adeniyi made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences of University of Ilorin in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University. The conference, themed “Disruptive Technology: Human and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy,” was held on Wednesday at the University of Ilorin Main Auditorium and…

….Record-Breaking Submissions Signal Rising Interest in AI, ICT and Digital Solutions By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has reached a historic milestone, attracting a record 237 entries — the highest number of submissions since the prestigious award was established in 2004. The submissions were officially handed over to the Prize’s Advisory Board during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, formally launching the adjudication process for what organisers describe as a critical search for Nigeria’s most transformative scientific innovation. This year’s competition retains the theme, “Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence…

….as Egypt hosts 4,000 delegates By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to squeeze African economies, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African leaders to accelerate industrialization and deepen intra-African trade as the continent prepares for the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM 2026) in Egypt. The four-day summit, scheduled for June 21 to 24, is expected to attract more than 4,000 delegates, including African presidents, central bank governors, policymakers, investors, financiers and business leaders, amid growing pressure on African economies to reduce dependence on external markets and commodity exports. Speaking at a media…

….Umahi Says Coastal Highway, Superhighways Will Transform Economy, Unite Nation By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has signed fresh Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with construction giants Hitech Africa Limited and Infiouest International Limited for the execution of major legacy road projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Agenda. The agreements, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja on May 13, 2026, cover strategic highway corridors expected to boost economic growth, improve regional connectivity, and strengthen national integration. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, described the development as…