Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Abuja

August 7, 2026

Nigerian govt urges manufacturers to embrace smart technology

FCT deputy minister Mariya Mahmoud has urged manufacturers to embrace smart tech to improve productivity, reduce costs, and remain competitive in the face of economic challenges.

FCT deputy minister Mariya Mahmoud
August 7, 2026

Reps committee hails Tinubu for raising soldiers’ salaries

In a statement on Thursday, Mr Babajimi also commended the creation of four additional army divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 soldiers.

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
August 7, 2026

Nigeria rejoins World Energy Council, inaugurates governing board

Nigeria has rejoined WEC with the inauguration of a national member committee and governing board to strengthen the country’s participation in global energy policy.

World Energy Council event
August 6, 2026

Nollywood veteran Steph-Nora Okere urges stakeholder collaboration to make Abuja film hub

“We have actors, but we don’t really have an industry. Everybody seems to be performing independently,” she said.

Steph-Nora Okere
August 6, 2026

Work ongoing to repair Kugbo terminal: Official

Noting public concern over the facility, Mr Elechi said while the storm sheared off sections of the roof, the facility’s main reinforced structure remained intact.

Damaged Kugbo Bus Terminal
August 6, 2026

FCTA to construct more bus terminals, eliminate illegal parks

Mr Elechi reassured residents that the objective of the initiative was to guarantee public safety.

FCTA
August 6, 2026

FCTA directs Abuja transporters to use designated bus terminals 

Mr Elechi warned that unauthorised loading points would be shut down and non-compliant vehicles impounded without further notice.

Abuja bus terminals
August 6, 2026

Olukoyede, EFCC embarrassed me in freezing Osun govt accounts ahead of election: Bola Tinubu

I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action.

Tinbu, Adeleke, Olukoyede
August 6, 2026

Envy for Tinubu moved Duke, others to rubbish Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Umahi

Works minister David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu will deliver the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as scheduled.

UMAHI INSPECTING ROAD PROJECT
August 6, 2026

Tinubu demands stronger early warning system after release of 308 Kwara, Niger hostages

President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger early warning mechanisms across the country following the release of hundreds of Kwara and Niger residents kidnapped by terrorists.

Kidnap victims, Tinubu