March 17, 2026

Kwara Gov flags off distribution of instructional materials * As UBEC lauds state govt’s utilisation of matching grants Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of multimillion-naira instructional materials, furniture and sports kits to pupils of primary and junior secondary schools across the state. Items distributed included textbooks…

  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention will demonstrate unity, discipline, and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee for the 2026 APC National Convention, the Minister described the event as a…

NGF condemns Maiduguri suicide bombings Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has described as shocking and despicable the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday night. Condemning the attacks as evil and unacceptable, the Forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Governor abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, said the incidents were a…

  Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia.   The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date.   Under the long‑term arrangement,…