By Kelvin Obambon The National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday announced the full nationwide rollout of digital birth and death registration through the VitalReg platform, a move the Commission says will modernize Nigeria’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system and improve access to identity services. The announcement was made by Dr Aminu Yusuf, NPC…
The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs initiative to provide affordable loans for young entrepreneurs and improve access to business financing. According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, the loan scheme is designed to provide between N200,000 and N2 million to 500,000 young entrepreneurs. The…
By Ovat Abeng As the World celebrate this year 2026 World Brain Day, Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles, noting that maintaining a healthy brain is essential to achieving overall wellbeing. Mrs Soludo who is also the founder of the non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with…
By Ovat Abeng The Chairman of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon ThankGod Chibuike Anago has officially inaugurated a modern reconstructed and refurbished classroom blocks at the Community Secondary School (CSS), Awba-Ofemili, in the council area. The blocked houses a befitting examination hall, administrative office for the Principal, and Science Laboratory respectively….
By Beatrice Akpala Media With only two days remaining, anticipation is building ahead of the Cross River Political Advocacy Summit 2026, as the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Content Development and Archiving intensifies preparations for what is expected to be a landmark gathering focused on deepening democratic participation, inclusive governance and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 employment exercise, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07, 08, 09, 10 and 12. The application portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27, according to a notice sighted on the…
By Ovat Abeng The Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), South East (Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States Branch), Lady Dr. Ada Chukwudozie, has applauded Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for appointing Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. Chukwudozie gave the commendation during a…
By Ovat Abeng A frontline-All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) support group, APGA Apostle Forum, has pledged to do everything politically possible to deliver all APGA candidates across the 36 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja in the 2027 general elections. The group made the vow during their 3rd anniversary celebration, held…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the gruesome attack on a residential settlement in the hinterland of Agu-Ifite, Awka, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21st, 2026. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka, said the Command has…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially unveiled the project site and billboard for the Eburutu Fishing Terminal in Esierebom, Calabar South. The strategic public-private partnership (PPP), operating as Eburutu Fishery Development Ltd (EFDL), aims to transform the state’s marine economy, enhance food security, and expand export capabilities. Situated on 3.2 hectares…
