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As an international student studying in China, I’ve always been fascinated by how technology bridges culture and shapes our shared future. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Unitree Robotics, one of China’s most exciting robotics companies. Accompanied by faculty members and Chinese students, I stepped into a realm where machines are not only smart but also mobile, agile, and surprisingly lifelike.  Unitree has gained global attention for its cutting-edge robots, particularly its quadruped models that resemble dogs and humanoid robots capable of walking. During the visit, we were shown these innovations up close.The humanoid robot was activated first. It began walking across the floor, its movements so fluid that it was easy to forget it wasn’t human. Each step was precise,...

By Dorcas Jonah The Chief Executive Officer of First Rotech, Mr Austin Oguejiofor, says the Abuja Airport Garden City,will feature more than 3, 000 modern homes with state-of-the-art facilities.Oguejiofor said that the city spanning 250 hectares in Gousa District is designed to be one of the best in terms of aesthetics and quality architectural design in sub-Saharan Africa.Oguejiofor made the disclosure during a site visit by the Federal Capital Development Authority’s Engineering Department team on Thursday in Abuja.He said the aim of the project is not only to address Abuja’s housing deficit, but to provide a contemporary living environment with excellent infrastructure.Oguejiofor stated that the project would transform the Gousa District into a vibrant, well-connected community, sig...

By NANThe Federal Government says, the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (RH-GEEP 3.0) will introduce stronger mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and broadening access to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind.The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, stated this at the Nationa! Roundtable on the RH-GEEP 3.0 on in Abuja.The Roundtable with the theme, “Building Trust, Strengthening Transparency and Scaling Impact through Financial Inclusion” was organised by the Ministry and supported by Akilaah, Sydani Group, and other stakeholders.According to Sununu, the theme is timely, purposeful, and a true reflection of a shared responsibility to make financial empowerment accessible, accountable and transformative.“Th...

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a people-centered government, with special focus on nutrition, preventive healthcare, and education, while calling for greater federal support to sustain reforms. Speaking in Calabar when he received the Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, Mrs. Uju Rochas-Anwuka, the governor said his administration deliberately designed its policies to place citizens at the center of development, especially in sectors critical to human capital growth. “Our agenda was very clear from the beginning; we want a people’s government here. Everything we do places the people at the center. “Education and health are the two key areas that, if not working well, no society can make progress,” the gov...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that climate justice cannot be realised without social and economic justice for workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, stated this at the launch of two publications on climate policies, organised in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Thursday in Abuja. The publications included The Nigeria Labour Congress Policy Paper on Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 and The Nigerian Workers’ Charter of Demands on Just Transition. Ajaero expressed concern that Nigeria’s earlier Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 1.0 and 2.0) failed to capture workers’ interests. He said that trade unions, labour standards, and decent work must remain central to NDC 3.0. Accor...

By Joan Nwagwu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for urgent reforms in the country’s refineries and cautioned against political interference in the oil and gas sector. Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the ongoing 4th PENGASSAN and Labour Summit 2025, themed “Building a Resilient Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria: Advancing HSE, ESG, Investment and Incremental Production.” Osifo said that Nigeria’s refineries should operate under a model similar to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), where the government holds minority stakes while competent private operators take majority control for efficiency. According to him, while Nigeria’s workforce possesses the expertise to manage r...

By Lucy Ogalue The Gutenberg Print Professionals Association of Nigeria (GUPPAN), has raised concerns over a Federal Government directive mandating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to patronise only Government Printing Press. The association raised the concerns in a statement jointly signed by its President, Mr Adekunle Adebambo and Secretary, Mr Raymond Nwagwu on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, instructed MDAs to halt all engagements with private printing firms. Reacting to the development, GUPPAN, said that the decision, if implemented, could trigger massive job losses and render trillions of naira in private ...

By Constance Athekame The Delta Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to boost renewable energy, and expand electricity acccess to underserved communities. The MoU was signed in Abuja at the REA State-by –State Roundtable Engagement with Delta with the theme, ’’ Unlocking Distributed Energy Investments for Industrial Growth and inclusive Access.” Speaking at the ceremony, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori emphasised the willingness of the state government to participate in impactful programmes and offered by REA. “ I must emphasise that we view these programmes not only as energy access initiatives, but as powerful tools for inclusive economic growth, enterprise development, and rural transformation. “Access to ...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a detailed explanation regarding the N30 billion reportedly released by the Federal Government to states, including Oyo, to combat food shortages and alleviate the hardships faced by residents. Alao, in a statement from his Media Office, noted that despite the confirmation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that N30 billion was allocated to each state to address food insecurity and economic difficulties, the people of Oyo State have yet to see any tangible improvement in their living conditions. He condemned Governor Makinde for what he described as his “misplaced priorities” and for abandoning ...

"… as he calls for massive participation in the ongoing Continues Voter's Registration CVR, exercise by INEC…" ………… Speaks on his political ambition, Governorship aspirants, Gov. Sule's 6years in office, Toto LG and return of Bassa, other political developments,… says the meeting is to put their house in order b4 time. The Immediate Past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has held a strategic political meeting with politicians and critical stakeholders from his constituency of Umaisha/Ugya in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State. The meeting which took place today Tuesday in Lafia the State capital brought together prominent politicians and stakeholders from Umaisha/Ugya State Constituency. They include both serving and former elected and app...

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has directed immediate dispatch of additional humanitarian aid to ease the pain of the inhabitants of the war-torn Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stressing that “His Majesty insisted that this humanitarian aid, like the previous ones, be transported by air and delivered urgently and directly to beneficiaries among the Palestinian brothers.” According to the statement, “in display of the constant support and tangible solidarity of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, towards the brotherly Palestinian people, the Sovereign issued His Very High Instructions to di...

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, received a high-level Czech delegation led by the Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Radka Konderlova. The delegation was accompanied by the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdenek Krejci, and senior Czech officials. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation between Nigeria and the Czech Republic. Welcoming the delegation, the Minister commended the Czech Republic’s continued engagement with Nigeria, describing it as “a clear demonstration of friendship and a shared commitment to addressing common security challenges in Nigeria, West Africa, and the wider world.” He noted that earlier exchanges — including the follow-up visit of Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff to ...

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect workers, strengthen businesses in the country. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General said this during the MOU signing ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja. Oyerinde described the MOU as a momentous occasion, uniting the voice of business with civil society’s watchdog role to confront Nigeria’s pressing governance and economic challenges. “At NECA, our role is to be the voice of organised business, to champion enterprise sustainability, decent work, economic renaissance, responsible business conduct and to advocate for a conducive business environment. “For years, we have worked to build a prosperous Nige...

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has complained that the Federal Government has not adequately compensated Gombe State after converting its NYSC Orientation Camp to a deradicalization camp for repentant Boko-Haram insurgents. The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, explained the State's position when an administrative assessment team on Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) from the Defence Headquarters Abuja, paid a courtesy call on the Governor. Professor Njodi stated that even though the State Government had been fully supporting the deradicalization programme, which is a national assignment, it felt suchanged when only about N1.4b was given to the State Government as compensation. The deradicalization camp i...

 President Bola Tinubu felicitates former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today. The President rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria's socio-economic and political development. President Tinubu celebrates General Babangida's distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and Chief of Army Staff. The President notes Gen. Babangida's stewardship of the country, saying his military administration will be remembered for its massive investment in infrastructure, such as the T...

A suspected kidnapper has been arrested in a joint operation by the Nigerian Police and the Military after a lone crash around Anguwan Mayo, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on Monday also confirmed the recovery of rifles, ammunition, and ₦6.9m cash from the accident scene. According to the statement, the police in collaboration with the Military arrested the suspect, Mohammed Tahir, following a distress call regarding the lone accident. "Two occupants of an Opel Vectra vehicle with registration number PLATEAU BLD 566 ST reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident. "Upon arrival, operatives discovered that members of the public had already gathered, while a vigilant VIO of...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria is poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond. The President made the remarks today at the commissioning ceremony of a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel owned by WAGL Energy Limited (an NNPC Ltd. /Sahara Group Joint Venture) is a dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier. This latest addition brings WAGL's total LPG vessel capacity to 162,000 CBM. Other vessels in the fleet include MT Africa Gas, MT Sahara Gas, MT BaruMK, and MT Sapet. Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the President commended WAGL Energy Limited, NNPC L...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark subsidy to ease the cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians. With this intervention, the price of each dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000, bringing relief to thousands of citizens battling kidney-related diseases. This subsidy is already being implemented in major federal hospitals across the six geopolitical zones, including: Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare Univers...