Category: News
4MWp solar mini-grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital nears completion
Kano, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 A 4MWp Solar PV mini-grid project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is nearing completion under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme. The project, driven by the Federal Ministry of Power, is part of broader efforts to improve energy access and ensure reliable electricity supply to critical public institutions across…
NNPC Signs Mou With Chinese Firms To Support Port Harcourt, Warri 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. The agreement is aimed at fostering collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership to support the…
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…
OGHA 2027: Hon. Moibi Olalekan Begins Stakeholder Engagement in Ijebu Ode
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State — May 2026 — Moibi Olalekan has commenced a series of stakeholder engagements ahead of the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly elections, targeting broad consultations across Ijebu Ode Constituency. The initiative, announced in a press statement, involves formal outreach to traditional rulers, party executives, community development associations, and leaders of…
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…
Pantami rejects Gombe APC consensus arrangement, cites lack of inclusivity
Gombe, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has rejected the consensus arrangement adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for elective positions in Gombe State. Pantami, who is a governorship aspirant, described the arrangement as a “coronation” that lacks inclusivity and violates established legal and democratic…
EFCC arraigns fake BDC operator for alleged N78.2m fraud in Onitsha
Onitsha, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Okeke Ejike Callistus, a fake Bureau De Change operator, before Justice D. A. Onyefulu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha. The defendant was docked on a 10-count charge bordering on forgery and stealing involving the sum of…