Victory Wilson, a multi-award-winning broadcaster and mental health advocate, has been named MTN MIP Fellow of the Year 2026. The recognition underscores the growing influence of mental health advocacy in African media. Wilson’s accolade highlights her efforts in using media platforms to amplify conversations around emotional well-being and mental healing. The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Awards celebrate fellows demonstrating innovation, leadership, and measurable social impact within the media industry. This positions Wilson among the leading voices driving meaningful change across the continent. Through The Victory Wilson Show on TV and YouTube, she has elevated mental health awareness and created…
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The Oramali Foundation, in partnership with other stakeholders, emphasized the importance of mentorship, emotional support, and moral upbringing for the boy-child to promote a balanced and responsible society. The Foundation’s Executive Director, Chidima Oramali, made the appeal during the celebration of the International Day of the Boy-Child at the Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Wuye, Abuja. The event’s theme was “Let’s Together Raise the Boys of Today Who Will Become the Men of Tomorrow.” Oramali urged students to remain obedient to parents and teachers and to uphold good values. She also advised boys to be responsible and disciplined, assuring that…
Stakeholders have called for increased citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in Kaduna state’s budgeting process. The appeal was made on Wednesday in Kaduna during the Civic Space Policy Dialogue 2.0, part of activities commemorating the 2026 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Week. Organized by the Civil Impact for Sustainable Development Foundation, the dialogue brought together government officials, civil society organizations, and development partners to assess progress and identify gaps in participatory budgeting. Citizens Co-chair of Participatory Budgeting under OGP Kaduna, Mr. Seth Luke, explained that the meeting aimed to review achievements since Kaduna joined OGP and to develop recommendations for reforms.…
The Kaduna State Multi-Door Courthouse (KDMDC) has sought a partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to enhance public awareness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms ahead of the 2026 Settlement Week. The Director of the KDMDC, Dorcas Daniel, made the request during a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Directorate of the NOA in Kaduna. Leading a delegation of mediators and staff, Daniel stated that the collaboration would help increase grassroots understanding of peaceful conflict resolution and access to justice. She described ADR mechanisms, including mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, as effective tools for promoting peaceful dispute settlement and easing…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that were previously withheld pending investigations into suspected examination malpractice. The development was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. JAMB commenced the release of the 2026 UTME results on April 20, following the conduct of the examination for more than 2.2 million candidates across the country. However, several results were withheld over allegations of examination malpractice and subjected to further scrutiny. According to the Board, the 279 results were released after investigations found…
The Nigerian naira has strengthened significantly against the euro in 2026, buoyed by ongoing monetary and fiscal reforms as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent. The euro has depreciated by about 5.4 percent against the naira, falling from approximately N1,684 at the beginning of the year to around N1,592.50 on Wednesday. The development comes amid a broader macroeconomic stabilization effort led by the CBN, which has helped the naira recover from its historic lows. At the conclusion of its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the CBN retained the MPR…
Economic experts, financial analysts and operators in Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) sector have welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, describing the move as a prudent balance between fighting inflation and supporting economic growth. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the 305th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), where members unanimously voted to leave all key monetary policy parameters unchanged amid persistent inflationary pressures and heightened global economic uncertainty. For many stakeholders, the decision signals a shift from aggressive monetary tightening to a…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to retain all key monetary policy parameters at the conclusion of the 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, describing the move as pragmatic and well-suited to Nigeria’s current economic realities. In a policy statement issued after the MPC meeting, the CPPE said the decision reflects a more balanced and informed understanding of the factors driving inflation in the country. At the meeting, the MPC retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent and left all other key policy parameters unchanged.…
Nigeria’s gross external reserves rose to $49.49 billion as of May 15, 2026, recovering from $48.35 billion recorded at the end of March and signalling renewed strength in the country’s foreign exchange position. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. The increase comes amid efforts by monetary authorities to maintain exchange rate stability, manage liquidity, and meet external obligations. According to Cardoso, the current reserve level is sufficient to cover more than nine months of imports of goods and services,…
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has dismissed claims that the apex bank has been aggressively intervening in the foreign exchange (FX) market to support the naira, stating that its interventions accounted for only about 1.2 to 1.3 per cent of total FX market turnover in 2025. Cardoso clarified on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja following the conclusion of the 305th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Responding to questions on whether the CBN had intensified interventions amid recent pressure on Nigeria’s external reserves, the governor said such claims were inaccurate. “The answer…