The Oyo State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has unveiled Oloye Saheed Oladele, the Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. In an official statement released by the Oyo State Publicity
The Nigerian Navy has foiled a sea robbery and kidnapping operation in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, rescuing two kidnapped victims and recovering several stolen outboard engines. The operation was conducted on September 30 by the Maritime Quick Response Team of
Entrepreneur and finance professional Yusufu Ishaku has urged business leaders to look beyond short-term profits and focus on building institutions that create lasting economic and social value, arguing that sustainable entrepreneurship is rooted in sound governance, disciplined growth and responsible
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The growing cost of electricity and the need for reliable power are continuing to drive interest in solar energy among businesses, but access to appropriate financing is increasingly determining whether planned projects are implemented. After years of rapid renewable energy
The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, describing it as a rhetorical exercise that failed to offer concrete solutions to Nigeria’s economic hardship, poverty and insecurity. In a statement issued yesterday by
Nigeria’s bid to retain the WAFU-B women’s title and secure a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League has entered a decisive legal phase, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) formally appealing CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout

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Federal Palace Resort marked Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day with a ceremony at its Lagos property on Thursday, recalling its role in the country’s 1960 independence celebrations. The hotel’s Independence Hall hosted Nigeria’s official Independence celebration in 1960, while a state
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and five other governors have been shortlisted for honours at the 2026 NigeriaGovTech Awards. Others are Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Charles Soludo of Anambra and Hyacinth Alia

By Dr Alim Abubakre On 1 October 2026, Nigeria turns 66. That anniversary invites neither self-congratulation nor despair. Both are too easy. Nigeria has survived civil war, military rule, commodity shocks, insurgency, disputed elections and repeated economic

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In a bid to close the gender gap in aviation and aerospace careers, the Young Aerospace Professionals Initiative (YAPI) marked this year’s Girls in Aviation Day with an engaging session at Prudence City College, Yaba, under its Project AeroGirls initiative;
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Misan Harriman is a Nigerian-born photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and social activist who built a career around using his camera to document humanity, protest and social change. A self-taught photographer, he became the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of
A season of fashion, art, beauty and beautiful chaos is here. This edit of Elevate & Illuminate is dedicated to the pieces, rituals and reminders I’m carrying with me into all of it.