Economy General

Nigeria Tops Africa in Economic Performance Ranking

Nigeria has emerged as the highest-ranked African country in the economic performance pillar of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, outperforming South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana. The ranking assesses countries based on key economic indicators, including growth, trade, employment, investment and public finance, to measure overall competitiveness. The latest report highlights Nigeria’s improved

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Religion General

Kano Mass Wedding Open to Muslims, Christians – Official

The Kano State Hisbah Board has said the state’s mass wedding programme is open to both Muslims and Christians who meet the eligibility requirements. The Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, said the initiative, popularly known as “Auren Gata,” is designed to support vulnerable groups, including widows, widowers, divorcees, spinsters and bachelors who

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Economy General

Urban Planning Expert Seeks Probe of Building Collapses in Rivers

An urban planning expert has called for stricter enforcement of building regulations and a comprehensive investigation into recent building collapses in Rivers State to prevent further loss of lives and property. The Chairman of the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch, Edmund Chinem-Nwokaeze, made the call following the recent building collapses

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Education Politics

FG Raises Alarm as Three in Four Nigerian Children Cannot Read by Age 10

The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening learning crisis, revealing that about three out of every four children at the basic education level are unable to read and understand an age-appropriate text by the age of 10. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during a Federal Ministry of Education

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Sports

Mexico Defeat Ecuador to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Mexico booked their place in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their Round of 32 encounter. The Mexicans delivered a disciplined performance to end Ecuador’s campaign and secure progression to the next stage of the tournament. Mexico will now face the winner of the

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Sports

France Cruise Into World Cup Round of 16

France have qualified for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after defeating Sweden 3-0 in their Round of 32 clash. Captain Kylian Mbappé starred for Les Bleus with a brace as the former world champions produced a dominant display to secure their place in the next round. The victory sets up

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Politics

Nine Political Parties Collect INEC Access Codes for 2027 Candidate Nominations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to enable them upload the particulars of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed that as of the close of business on

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Sports

Ivory Coast Eliminated from FIFA World Cup After Norway Defeat

Ivory Coast have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32. The Elephants bowed out of the tournament after Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner to hand Norway their first-ever victory in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. The closely contested

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Health Politics

RIVCHPP Records Over 150,000 Enrollees, Seeks Wider Coverage in Rivers

The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) says it is rapidly emerging as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing social health insurance agencies in its drive towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr. Vetty Agala, made the disclosure during an advocacy visit to the Captain Elechi Amadi

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Education General

Rivers State University Targets Top Three Ranking in Nigeria by 2030

The Rivers State University (RSU) has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at positioning the institution among Nigeria’s top three universities within the next four years. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, announced the target during a strategic retreat involving members of the Governing Council and faculty heads. He said the university is committed to implementing its

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