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NBTI unveils national innovation platform to boost Nigerian startups

NBTI unveils national innovation platform to boost Nigerian startups

Naija News • 3d ago

The National Board for Technology Incubation, NBTI, has officially unveiled the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026, a national platform designed to accelerate technology-driven entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths and attract global investment into the country’s innovation ecosystem. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NBTI, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole ...

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Electoral Act: No Country Possess Real-Time Transmission Of Results – Omokri

Electoral Act: No Country Possess Real-Time Transmission Of Results – Omokri

Naija News • 3d ago

Following the controversy trailing the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law by President Bola Tinubu, a former presidential aide and Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has declared that no country in the world has real-time electronic transmission of election results. Omokri made this declaration on Thursday, February 26, following the reje...

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NGO empowers over 2,000 women in skills acquisition

NGO empowers over 2,000 women in skills acquisition

Naija News • 3d ago

No fewer than 2,000 women across Nigeria have been empowered through a skills acquisition programme organized by the Starladies United Business Women Initiative (NGO) under its Women One World Supporting The post NGO empowers over 2,000 women in skills acquisition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Witness cites BPP letter to counter Ngige’s claim on presidential backing to handle NSITF contracts

Witness cites BPP letter to counter Ngige’s claim on presidential backing to handle NSITF contracts

Naija News • 3d ago

The witness, a former acting managing director of NSITF, shared details of BPP’s letter asserting BPP’s sole authority over NSITF’s contracts. The post Witness cites BPP letter to counter Ngige’s claim on presidential backing to handle NSITF contracts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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WHO tests simulation tool to improve outbreak response

WHO tests simulation tool to improve outbreak response

Naija News • 3d ago

The WHO is testing the 7-1-7 Strategy Game, a new outbreak response tool designed to help countries improve the speed of outbreak detection and response. Read More: https://punchng.com/who-tests-simulation-tool-to-improve-outbreak-response/...

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Bingham varsity VC lauds Prof Dankyau’s leadership in family medicine

Bingham varsity VC lauds Prof Dankyau’s leadership in family medicine

Naija News • 3d ago

The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Professor Haruna Ayuba, has commended a former Provost of the College of Medical Sciences and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Musa Dankyau, for The post Bingham varsity VC lauds Prof Dankyau’s leadership in family medicine appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Dennis Isong: When Is the Right Time to Buy Land?

Dennis Isong: When Is the Right Time to Buy Land?

Gossip • 3d ago

Land is more than soil and space. It represents security, progress, and the hope of a stable future. Every year, new estates appear, new roads stretch into communities, and property prices adjust to each city’s constant growth. Because of this steady movement, many people find themselves asking when the right time is to buy land. […] The post Dennis Isong...

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DSS Hands Over Walida to Jigawa Govt

DSS Hands Over Walida to Jigawa Govt

Naija News • 3d ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the release of Walida Ibrahim, a teenager at the centre of a disappearance case, to the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi. Walida,...

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Sporty Group Unveils New TV Commercial Featuring Burna Boy

Sporty Group Unveils New TV Commercial Featuring Burna Boy

Naija News • 3d ago

Weeks after releasing a collaborative music video for his single “For Everybody,” Burna Boy and Sporty Group have taken their partnership a step further with the unveiling of a new...

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Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing

Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing

World • 3d ago

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters after finishing her testimony on Epstein....

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FUTO Optometry graduate with over 60 As in all her courses posts her result, photos trend

FUTO Optometry graduate with over 60 As in all her courses posts her result, photos trend

Naija News • 3d ago

A graduate of Federal University of Technology Owerri who earned over 60 As in all the courses she took at the university has gone viral after showing her results....

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Mercy Johnson shares new book project, academic pursuit, brand deal

Mercy Johnson shares new book project, academic pursuit, brand deal

Naija News • 3d ago

Actress Mercy Johnson has outlined her recent personal and professional engagements in a social media update. The mother of four, who was recently appointed Special Adviser to the Edo State The post Mercy Johnson shares new book project, academic pursuit, brand deal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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JRB reveals how new tax laws will affect Nigerians' bank savings

JRB reveals how new tax laws will affect Nigerians' bank savings

Naija News • 3d ago

Joint Revenue Board reassures Nigerians: tax IDs won't trigger automatic bank deductions. Explore the new portal's benefits and positive user feedback....

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See the UI engineering whiz who was recognised for excellence 5 times before graduating

See the UI engineering whiz who was recognised for excellence 5 times before graduating

Naija News • 3d ago

UI graduate Adekola Mustopha celebrated making the Dean’s Honours List five times and graduating best in Industrial Engineering with a 3.81 CGPA....

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Eric Chelle Confirms He Made Requests in Super Eagles Contract Talks

Eric Chelle Confirms He Made Requests in Super Eagles Contract Talks

Football • 3d ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that he submitted requests as part of his contract extension talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In recent days, a confidential document detailing Chelle’s proposed terms for continuing as Nigeria’s national team coach was leaked on social media, sparking debate among fans and analysts. The leak...

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Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer

Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer

World • 3d ago

Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second....

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Yobe lawmakers fast-track bill for new drug agency as substance abuse hits “national crisis” level

Yobe lawmakers fast-track bill for new drug agency as substance abuse hits “national crisis” level

Naija News • 3d ago

The bill, listed as YBHA No. 31, passed second reading this week and has moved to the committee stage, with public hearings scheduled for 8 and 9 March The post Yobe lawmakers fast-track bill for new drug agency as substance abuse hits “national crisis” level appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years imprisonment in US for $4M wire fraud, romance scam, and fraudulent marriage attempts

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years imprisonment in US for $4M wire fraud, romance scam, and fraudulent marriage attempts

Gossip • 3d ago

A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Leslie Chinedu Mba, who illegally resided in Houston, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in...

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JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Naija News • 3d ago

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Fintiri hosted an APC delegation, led by the North-East Zonal Chairperson, Mustapha Salihu, for a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House last Saturday. The post JUST IN: Adamawa governor formally defects to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Adamawa governor formally defects to APC

Naija News • 3d ago

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Fintiri hosted an APC delegation, led by the North-East Zonal Chairperson, Mustapha Salihu, for a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House last Saturday. The post Adamawa governor formally defects to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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