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The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called for the full enforcement of the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law, warning that weak implementation of the legislation is contributing to unplanned urban growth, flooding, informal settlements and environmental degradation across the country. The call was made as the institute…

Prof. Ene Nwannaji, the factional governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, has withdrawn his legal challenge against the emergence of Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election. Nwannaji announced his decision on Thursday at the Federal High Court in…

Governor Peter Mbah received the Doctor of Law, honoris causa, on Thursday during the university’s graduation ceremony at its Docklands Campus in London. Presenting his citation, the Vice-Provost (Business) and Executive Dean, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, Prof. Fatima Ana-Diab, described Mbah as an outstanding alumnus whose leadership…

Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, member representing Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, has called for increased youth participation in agriculture, describing the sector as a viable business capable of contributing significantly to Nigeria’s economic development. Atu made the call on Thursday in Enugu…

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) and the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) have strengthened their collaboration to tackle piracy and other forms of copyright infringement in the South-East and South-South regions. The organisations made their position known on Wednesday in Enugu at an awareness workshop…

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has announced a five-organisation shortlist for its inaugural Freedom of Expression Defenders Award, recognising initiatives promoting freedom of expression, freedom to publish and freedom to read across the global book and media sectors. The shortlisted organisations are The Media Coalition and the Penguin Random House…

Lionel Messi and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or award. France Football unveiled the shortlist on Tuesday, September 8, with some of the biggest names in world football included in the race for the prestigious individual honour. Messi, an…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, will deliver the keynote address at the Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026 scheduled to hold in Enugu on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Omidiran, popularly known as Ayo Omidiran, will be the keynote speaker at the youth-focused gathering,…

The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said drivers, cooks, traders, workers and other Nigerians will have the opportunity to own shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals through its proposed initial public offering. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday in Lagos while signing the registration documents…