The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 on a year-on-year basis. The NBS stated this in the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report Q1 2026 released in Abuja on Monday. The
Meta says its digital platforms contribute an estimated 820 million dollars annually to Nigeria’s economy while helping millions of businesses expand customer reach nationwide. The company disclosed this in a report released on Thursday and conducted by independent research firm, Public First. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Digital Economy’, examined
Li Hengtian, Deputy Director at the China International Communications Group (CICG), disclosed this on Wednesday in Beijing at the opening of a Seminar for Renowned Nigerian Commentators. He also described Nigeria as China’s second-largest export market, third-largest trading partner, as well as a major investment destination in Africa. Li, also
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged universities to lead national policy formulation, especially in artificial intelligence, to strengthen governance and development. Sanusi made the call on Tuesday at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (CoPSUN) in Kano. The
Most people start thinking about business in their 20s. However, for Adekoya Ezekiel, the journey started back in his secondary school days, in Junior Secondary School(JSS2). Today, at just the age of 22, he’s the Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adeze Footwear Ltd., a Lagos-based leather-making outfit, and
The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Eid-el-Fitr is celebrated after the fasting in the month of Ramadan by Muslims. The announcement of the public holidays was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement
A Nigerian author and a publisher, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, has called for the implementation of compulsory military service for youths to address the country’s security challenges. The author of “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths” made this call at the book’s presentation in Abuja, on Monday.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The brief signing ceremony took place at the President’s office at the State House, Abuja with Principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance. The National Assembly had on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Heads of tertiary institutions in Kano State to strengthen collaborations with the agency to curb drug abuse and promote students’ wellbeing. The Chairman of NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa made the call on Wednesday at a two-day workshop for heads of