Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is facing criticism for allegedly downplaying the significance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure projects, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, in his new memoir, Nigeria: Past and Future. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, fired back at Obasanjo, accusing him of hypocrisy and poor leadership during his own time in office. Olusegun …

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, he said the annual initiative, which embodies compassion, solidarity, and …

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his stance on tariffs, stating he won’t back down on imposing tariffs on aluminum, steel, or cars. Trump on Thursday said he would not “bend” on tariffs that have sparked trade wars against competitors and partners alike since returning to office. This comes after trade wars have been sparked with various competitors and partners …

Datamellon, a leading global consulting firm specializing in cloud-native software development, AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions, has launched AI Ignite, a revolutionary global pitch competition and accelerator program designed to identify and support high-potential AI startups. The AI Ignite program offers AI startups a unique opportunity to gain funding, cloud infrastructure support, and expert mentorship, culminating in a Silicon …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai revealed that he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the full knowledge and consent of former President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday, citing internal issues within the APC that the current leadership was unwilling to address. In an interview, El-Rufai emphasized that he regularly …

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening economic ties with China, encouraging Chinese investors to capitalize on Kano’s business-friendly environment. He highlighted the state’s strategic advantages, including access to raw materials, a prime location, and a vast consumer market, making it an attractive destination for foreign investment . Yusuf acknowledged China’s significant role in Nigeria’s development, …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of a young child in Benin City, following an incident involving members of the Public Safety Response (PSR) Team. A devastating incident occurred in Benin City yesterday, leaving a two-year-old girl dead and a community outraged. The fatal accident, which took place near Ring Road, …

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest mobile network operator, has announced plans to build its new headquarters in Eko Atlantic, a 10-square-kilometer city being developed on reclaimed land in Lagos. The company joins a growing list of large firms relocating to Eko Atlantic, including First Bank and Dangote Group. MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola confirmed the plans, stating that the company …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $27 million agreement to finance the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Phase II program. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen food systems, and promote sustainable agricultural practices across Africa. According to Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director-General of the Nigeria AfDB Group, the …

The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has called on the federal government to remove all encumbrances on farm lands to enable food production resume across the nation. He lamented that many farmers have been killed, crops destroyed, and farm lands out of bound due to terrorist activities, leading to high food costs …