The Aliko Dangote Foundation is set to partner with state governments to help about two million vulnerable women acquire shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.Continue Reading
The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security concerns in parts of the state. The curfew, which takes effect Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement in the affected local government areas from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00Continue Reading
JOS, PLATEAU STATE September 18, 2026Aspirant for the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mangu North East Constituency, Hon. Plangnan Damshakal, has welcomed a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election for the constituency and ordering the conduct of a fresh primary election within 14 days.Continue Reading
Women from Obinolu Ngodo in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State have protested at the local government secretariat over alleged destruction of their farmlands by herdsmen. The protesters, who came from different villages in Obinolu, accused herders of invading their farms, uprooting cassava tubers and feeding them to cattle.Continue Reading
Spoken-word artist Ziza Fom has officially released her latest project, “GIMBIYA NA,” a creative work that blends poetry, culture, storytelling and powerful expression. The project, which was unveiled on September 20, 2026, invites audiences into a story built around identity, purpose and the symbolism of a crown. With its poeticContinue Reading
Africulfash, organisers of the African Cultural Fashion Week, has announced the 9th edition of the event, scheduled to hold on October 18, 2026, in Jos, Plateau State. Themed “Threads of Gold — Plateau @50,” the event will celebrate Plateau State’s rich cultural heritage, history, creativity, resilience and achievements as theContinue Reading
The Islamic Family Foundation (IFF) has intensified its humanitarian and community development activities in Abuja, combining medical outreach, feeding programmes and family-centred Islamic education with the construction of a major multi-purpose facility in Wasa District of the Federal Capital Territory. The foundation said its activities are aimed at translating IslamicContinue Reading
Lingzhi Global Nigeria Ltd. has announced plans to hold the second edition of the Coffee Festival International Nigeria in Calabar, Cross River State, from October 30 to November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote coffee production and expand opportunities across the value chain. The festival, organised in collaborationContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has announced a special recruitment exercise for skilled Nigerians as part of the 92 Regular Recruits Intake, with online applications scheduled to run from September 16 to October 21, 2026. The Army announced the recruitment on Friday via its official X account, stating that the exercise isContinue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online recruitment portal for Nigerians interested in serving as ad hoc personnel during the 2027 general elections. The temporary election workers will be recruited, trained and deployed to perform various duties during the elections before their engagement ends after the exercise.Continue Reading