January 2026 – Page 82

Nigeria Exports Surge as Regional Manufacturing Gains Tracti

23.01.2026

A sharp rise in intra-African trade is beginning to redefine West Africa’s industrial prospects, as fresh data and policy initiatives point to deeper regional integration and expanding manufacturing activity. Figures from the Nigeria Customs Service indicate that Nigeria’s exports to other African markets climbed by 14 per cent to N4.82tn, with more than 60 per...

Sandra Anioke Honoured As 2025 NIPES Global Awards Recipient

23.01.2026

During a defining moment for global professional excellence, recognition focuses sharply on leadership that drives impact beyond borders, institutions, and disciplines. Sandra Chioma Anioke stands at the centre of this milestone as the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists names her a recipient of the 2025 NIPES Global Awards, a groundbreaking international honour celebrating...

Tinubu Names Kayode Are Ambassador-Designate To US

23.01.2026

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Kayode Are as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to the United States (US). This is contained in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga and made available to newsmen in Abuja. Are, an indigene of Ogun State, is among four...

Make President Tinubu Proud, Otuaro Tells PAP Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries

22.01.2026

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged beneficiaries of the programme’s foreign post-graduate scholarships to excel in their studies and contribute to national development. Otuaro made the remarks during a pre-departure briefing for 12 scholarship recipients bound for universities in the United Kingdom, held at the PAP headquarters in...

Gov Mbah Joined APC To Create More Opportunities For Enugu People — Enugu SSG

22.01.2026

The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has said that Governor Dr. Peter Mbah’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) is aimed at creating more economic and developmental opportunities for the people of Enugu State through strategic alignment with the Federal Government. Prof. Onyia also declared that Governor Mbah’s...

FG Targets Local Power Components Production to Save Forex

22.01.2026

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has challenged the Energy Commission of Nigeria and the Rural Electrification Agency to deepen collaboration aimed at boosting local production of electricity components, cutting imports, and conserving foreign exchange. Adelabu said the proposed synergy between the two agencies would hinge on coordinated research, robust data gathering, and shared planning...

WFP To Cut Food Aid To 1m Nigerians As Funds Dry Up

22.01.2026

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster, saying that over one million vulnerable Nigerians in the North-East could lose life-saving food assistance within weeks due to severe funding shortages. The agency disclosed that it urgently needs $129 million to sustain operations in northeast Nigeria for the next six...

Delta Clerics Hold Special Prayers For Tinubu, Oborevwori

22.01.2026

Christian leaders from across Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency on Thursday converged on the Ughelli Kingdom Hall for the 2026 edition of the Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (MHR) Annual Day of Prayers, offering fervent intercessions for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the lawmaker ahead of the 2027...

Police Assure Lekki Port Of Robust Security For Port Infrastructure

22.01.2026

The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, has assured the management of Lekki Deep Sea Port of the command’s unwavering commitment to providing robust security for port infrastructure, personnel, cargo, and all legitimate maritime operations within the port environment. The assurance was given during an official working visit to...

Kogi L-PRES Opens Bid For Construction Of Five Modern Slaughter Houses

22.01.2026

The Kogi State Government has taken a major step to boost the livestock sector with the launch of a bid opening ceremony for the construction of five model slaughter houses across the state. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, at the Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (Kogi L-PRES) Project Office...