NIGERIA’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, on Thursday defeated England 3-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory at the Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała kept Nigeria’s title hopes alive and ensured that Africa remains represented in the competition. Goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu secured the emphatic Round of 16 victory for Moses Aduku’s side. Nigeria, Africa’s only remaining representative in the tournament, took the lead as early as the eighth minute when Rafiu found the back of…
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THE NORTH Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled a draft 20-year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central region. The plan covers 2027 to 2046 and seeks to transform Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a productive, connected, inclusive and resilient region. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the NCDC Road Map and Stakeholders’ Development Summit held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 15. The communique was presented by the Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee, Prof. Muhammad Nuhu, and adopted…
THE LAGOS International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB) has reiterated its commitment to sustaining a fair and lawful business environment for both Nigerian and foreign investors operating within the complex. Veronica Safiya Ndanusa The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Veronica Safiya Ndanusa stated this in a statement on Thursday, following the concern raised by the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) over activities of Chinese retail traders in the complex. Ndanusa emphasised that Nigerian traders have over the years built their livelihoods within the market, stressing that concerns relating to fair competition, market…
THE ASSOCIATION of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has disowned a purported press statement issued by Shehu Mohammed, insisting that he and Joshua Apebo no longer have the legal or administrative authority to speak or act on behalf of the union. In a statement signed by the ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Gamaliel C. Acho, the union said the public, government agencies, organised labour and media organisations should disregard any communication purportedly issued by Mohammed or Apebo in the name of the association. The union said its position was based on a judgement of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN)…
THE NIGERIA Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over the latest surge in petrol prices across the country, warning that the rising cost of the commodity is deepening the economic hardship confronting workers and other Nigerians. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in a statement dated Wednesday, September 16, 2026, said the increase in the pump price of petrol was inflicting widespread damage on household incomes and the general quality of life. Ajaero said petrol was selling for about N1,430 per litre in major urban centres where the product was relatively accessible, while prices were significantly higher in less accessible…
A FAMILIARISATION tour of public service often degenerates into a ceremonial exchange of handshakes and hollow promises. Yet, Chief Solomon Terver Iorpev’s engagement with Media parastatals demands a different reading. As a seasoned Media Practitioner stepping into governance under Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia’s administration, Iorpev’s visits to State agencies are less about political pleasantries and more about a calculated operational diagnosis. The next measurable step after the diagnosis would be revitalisation of studios, green energy to achieve zero down broadcast and rejuvenate public media possessing the capacity to connect every citizen of Benue State to the vision of good governance…
BY LAWAN MUSA DANLAMI THE LATEST confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has exposed one of the most intriguing political contradictions emerging ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections: how can a politician remain associated with an opposition party, serve in a government controlled by another party, openly support the President’s re-election and, at the same time, maintain a political structure capable of influencing elections beyond the presidential contest? What initially appears to be a disagreement over Wike’s proposed “Rainbow Coalition” is increasingly becoming a broader struggle over political…
BY IVO TAKOR THE COMMENCEMENT of payment under the Federal Government Exit Benefit Scheme marks an important development in Nigeria’s evolving pension and social protection architecture. Beyond the immediate financial relief it offers retiring federal civil servants, the Scheme raises broader policy questions about pension adequacy, retirement income security, employer responsibility and the future direction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Under the arrangement, the Federal Government has commenced the payment of Additional Exit Benefits to retirees of Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies. About ₦1.1 billion has reportedly been paid to 175 retirees who exited the Federal Public Service between…
BY IDUH ONAH IN ROMAN Catholic theology, the sphere of sin is divided into two broad categories: mortal and venial sins. Mortal sins involve grave matters, full knowledge and deliberate consent, while venial sins are less grave but still wound the relationship between man and God. The Church also teaches that sin can be forgiven through genuine repentance and reconciliation. Indeed, there is no shortage of divine mercy; the real problem is often the sinner’s willingness to acknowledge that he has sinned. Catholic theology teaches that forgiveness requires contrition, confession, amendment and, where necessary, reparation. Political forgiveness is not so…
In this article, Nabila Okino, Co-founder and CEO of Giveday Technology, explores how Africa can better harness its culture of generosity through stronger digital infrastructure. Drawing on the evolution of financial infrastructure, she argues that philanthropy also needs the connective rails to make giving more trusted, accessible and impactful. AFRICA is a generous continent. We give to family members, neighbours, religious institutions, community projects, emergencies and causes we care about. We contribute when someone falls ill, when a family loses a loved one, when a community is affected by flooding, when a child needs help with school fees, or when…