By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to improve Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) will establish new drug research and quality control centres in Kano, Anambra, and Lagos. These centres will be located in coordinated pharmaceutical wholesale zones. They aim to serve as central hubs for drug distribution …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons will receive $1 million in prize money after securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over hosts Morocco on Saturday night. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had earlier announced a 45 per cent increase in the tournament prize pool, …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign with a ruthless 92–45 demolition of Rwanda, sending an early warning to their continental rivals. Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the defending champions took control from tip-off and never looked back. The Nigerian side closed the first half with a comfortable 45–25 …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has wiped out a major Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The air raids also destroyed a large ammunition depot used by the terror group. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai launched the strikes on …
By Esther Ososanya Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, the company he founded and built into one of the continent’s largest cement producers. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the company’s Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a massive violation of the Temporary Admission Permit (TAP) scheme, with 223 companies defaulting in ways that could cost the nation over ₦379.6 billion in unpaid customs duties. In a statement issued Friday, July 25, the Service granted a 21-day grace period, beginning Monday, July …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power supply, the federal government has added 50.4 megawatts (MW) to the national grid with the commissioning of a high-capacity mobile substation in Eleyele, Oyo State. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who led the commissioning on Thursday, said the substation was delivered through a partnership …
By Esther ososanya Residents under the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) should brace for 25 days of planned power outages as the company begins major maintenance works in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In an official notice posted Friday via its X account, EKEDC said the blackout will run daily from July 28 to August …
By Esther Ososanya Police in Kogi State say the man accused of murdering photojournalist Ayo Ayobami Aiyepeku has died by suicide just hours after authorities launched a manhunt for him. Officers identified the suspect, Jacob Adebayo Pelumi, in a hotel room in Lokoja on Thursday morning. He had reportedly checked in the night before. Kogi …
By Esther Ososanya In what may become a landmark moment for global football officiating, FIFA has named 54 match officials, including 18 referees and 36 assistant referees from 22 countries, for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. But beyond the selection headlines, the true game changer lies in what these officials will be …
