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Nigeria’s business activities maintained an upward trajectory in July 2025 as the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) strengthened to 52.7 index points, marking the eighth consecutive month of expansion across key sectors of the economy. According to the latest PMI report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), out of the 36 subsectors surveyed, […]

A technology and innovation company, Elite Logistics and Development Services Limited, has announced plans to embark on a training programme for at least 40,000 youths in the North Central region of the country on the fabrication and use of its solar-powered kiosk, called Elite Smart Kiosk. The training programme, which commences in the last quarter […]

The Bauchi state government has said that it has significantly improved its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from less than N300 million at inception to over N2 billion, with a target of N3 billion before the end of 2025. The State Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Yakubu Adamu, disclosed this while presenting the government’s tenure report during […]

Egbin Power Plc, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as it celebrated the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power, and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence […]

Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called for a redefinition of literacy in the 21st Century to include digital skills, stressing that a literate population must be equipped to thrive in the digital age. In a message to mark the 2025 International Literacy Day on September 8, themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” […]

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for rebuilding and developing the North East region. In a press statement signed by the national president of the association, Hon Khalid Mohammed Bello, he said NEDC had exceeded expectations by rebuilding destroyed structures and implementing a strategy […]

Deputy Senate president, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has condoled with Hon. Sani Bala, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters, over the death of his elder brother, Alhaji Umaru Bala Tsanyawa. During a visit to Bala family’s residence in Kano, relatives, political associates, traditional rulers and members of the community gathered […]

National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has begun the review and validation of the syllabuses of 26 trade areas in technical colleges. The ongoing five-day exercise, which began in Abuja yesterday, brought together education regulators, industry stakeholders, principals of technical colleges and curriculum experts. NABTEB registrar and chief executive Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, who […]

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), exposing how technology-driven malpractice was undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report to the JAMB registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, in Abuja yesterday, the chairman of the committee, Dr. Jake Epelle, revealed that the team uncovered 4,251 cases […]