Sahara Foundation Reshapes Innovation Drive, Awards $130,000 to African Entrepreneurs
The Sahara Group Foundation has intensified its support for emerging innovators across Africa after overhauling its Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) and Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) programmes to tackle persistent gaps between early-stage ideas and market readiness. The Foundation noted that insights from earlier cycles revealed widening hurdles for young innovators, prompting both programmes […]
EFCC Steps Up Nationwide Crackdown on Cryptocurrency-Related Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has expanded its operations against cryptocurrency-linked fraud, deploying advanced digital tools to track illicit transactions and dismantle criminal networks across the country. The Head of Advance Fee Fraud, Coker Oyegunle, revealed the commission’s latest efforts during a capacity-building workshop for journalists and civil society organisations held in Port Harcourt […]
Reps Faults Universities for Ignoring Federal Character in Hiring, Admissions
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has accused several federal universities of sidelining federal character requirements in their employment processes and student admissions. Committee Chairman Abubakar Hassan Fulata issued the warning in Abuja on Thursday after an oversight tour of institutions in the South-West, including the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, […]
IGP Explains Absence of Arrests During Kwara Rescue Operation, Prioritises Safe Return of Victims
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has clarified why no suspects were apprehended during the recent rescue of abducted victims in Kwara State, stressing that the primary focus of the Nigeria Police Force during such operations is the safe recovery of victims rather than immediate pursuit of the perpetrators. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the […]
Kogi Police Debunk Rumoured Bandits’ Invasion in Lokoja, Warn Against False Alarms
The Kogi State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandits’ invasion in parts of Lokoja, describing the claims as false, misleading, and capable of inciting unnecessary panic among residents. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP William Ovye Aya, said the rumour claiming that […]
BAT Ideological Group Celebrates Uzodinma’s New Appointment by President Tinubu
The BAT Ideological Group has congratulated Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and pledged full support following his recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Director-General of Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. In a congratulatory message signed by its Convener and National Coordinator, Bamidele Atoyebi, the group said the Governor’s […]
FG Shuts Abuja Quarry After Deadly Blast Rocks School, Injures Pupils
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of Cornerstone, a quarry operated by Istanbul Quarry Limited in Dutse, Abuja, following a dangerous blast that sent flying rocks into the nearby Graceland High School, injuring several pupils and staff. The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) confirmed the closure in a statement […]
Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team for Nigeria–US Security Working Group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the Nigerian contingent to the Nigeria–US Joint Working Group, a new bilateral platform designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent high-level visit to Washington, D.C., by a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser […]