Category: Development
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
Locally assembled agricultural machinery showcased at Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa
Dutse, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Locally assembled agricultural machinery has been showcased at the Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa State, as part of activities under the Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West region. The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at promoting local production, boosting agricultural productivity, and supporting…
NAHCON launches “Hajj Companion App” to support Nigerian pilgrims
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims both within and outside the holy land. According to the Commission, the application is designed as an all-in-one guide, offering critical support services…
Social media is not a battlefield command – why the Nigerian Army’s action against Justice Crack is a national security imperative
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria’s current security climate continues to place immense pressure on its armed forces, with ongoing operations across multiple regions confronting terrorism, banditry, and other asymmetric threats. In this context, concerns have emerged over the intersection of digital communication and national security, particularly following the recent actions of the Nigerian…
Stakeholders push for stronger diaspora policies at Abuja meeting
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Key stakeholders in migration and diaspora affairs have called for stronger collaboration and coordinated policies to maximise the contributions of Nigerians living abroad. The call was made during a high-level meeting of the Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters held in Abuja, where participants emphasised the need for more inclusive…
NNPC, Chinese firms sign MoU towards restart, expansion of Warri, Port Harcourt refineries
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen Fuzhou Industrial Park Operation and Management Co Ltd, to support the restart and expansion of Nigeria’s key refineries. The agreement is aimed at fostering…
Renewed Hope National Media Tour reaches Jigawa, highlights technical services engagement
Dutse, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West region has made a stop in Jigawa State, with a focus on the activities of Renewed Hope Technical Services Ltd. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda to showcase development initiatives, promote transparency, and…
Gombe APC Announces Dr. Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna As Consensus Governorship Candidate For 2027
Gombe, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has announced Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the party leader and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to a statement…
Governor UBA Appreciates President Tinubu On Award Of ₦1.178 Trillion Strategic Contracts In Kaduna State
Kaduna, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council for the approval of major infrastructure contracts valued at ₦1.178 trillion, aimed at transforming the state’s economic and social landscape. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he described the…
Kebbi State Government Dissolves Afusta Governing Council, Relieves VC, Others
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero and relieved the Vice-Chancellor alongside two Deputy Vice-Chancellors of their appointments. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, who said…