The Enugu State Government through Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry in conjunction with the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA), has announced plans to host the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Nationwide Town Hall and Stakeholders’ Engagement. The event is scheduled for today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Hotel Presidential, Enugu. According to … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has intensified health screening at the country’s airports, seaports and land borders. It also announced that travellers identified as high-risk or displaying symptoms associated with Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers will be subjected to secondary screening, isolation and referral procedures. The move comes amid growing concerns over the ongoing outbreak of … [Read more…]
There was a twist yesterday to Saturday’s abduction of one-time military spokesman Maj.-Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife. Abductors of the General demanded the release of their men in security custody as condition for the release of their victims. The General was spokesman of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) 2015 and 2017 before retiring from the Army. According … [Read more…]
By Dr. Collins Ogbu On a quiet morning inside the Government House Chapel in Enugu, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah sat among worshippers, reflecting on a journey that had reached its third year. There were no grand festivities, no elaborate ceremonies, and no triumphant declarations. Instead, there was reflection; a moment to measure promises against reality. … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D When the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) was established earlier in 2026 after a long, protracted legal battle that resulted in a favourable judgment, which was not appealed by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, many did not see it as a viable opposition party due to the proximity between its establishment and the … [Read more…]
Google wants to “stop bad bugs with good bugs”, and it’s not talking about coding. The tech company has asked the US government for permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in California and Florida. As part of its successful “Debug” program, Google is tapping into its tech expertise to raise an army of … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), has called for deeper collaboration between the Federal Government and state governments to drive innovation-led growth, saying science, technology and innovation remain central to Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy. Speaking at the Plateau State Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (PLASSTIFEST) … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu will on June 12 address a joint session of the National Assembly and deliver a presidential broadcast as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement signed by the special adviser … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s security forces have recorded fresh successes in the fight against terrorism and violent crime, with a joint Nigeria-United States intelligence-led operation eliminating 21 ISWAP fighters in Borno State, while troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 23 kidnapped passengers in Kogi State. Security sources said the anti-terror operation, coordinated by the Nigerian Air Force and … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government, through the Ministry of Transport, has launched the 042 Ride Taxi Youth Empowerment Scheme aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs with access to modern CNG-powered taxis and financing opportunities. According to information released by the ministry, the programme is being implemented in partnership with Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank (UPMFB). The initiative is … [Read more…]
More leaders and political parties are joining the Rainbow Coalition, formed and led by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, ahead of next year’s general election. The Nation gathered at the weekend that the coalition, which started with two main political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), … [Read more…]
The Labour Party in Abia State has concluded its 2027 primaries to elect its candidates for the next general elections in the state. Governor Alex Otti secured a second term ticket qualifying him as the governorship standard bearer of the party. Announcing the results in Umuahia, the Returning Officer for the primary elections Mrs Oluchi Opara, said … [Read more…]