Young Innovators win multi- million naira prizes at maiden Enugu Campus Hackathon

…As Gov Mbah intensifies push for productivity-led economy Youth innovators who performed outstandingly at the just concluded maiden edition of the Enugu Campus Hackathon competition, held at the weekend ,won big, the winners of various categories of the competition, went home with millions of Niara. The Campus Hackathon is an innovation platform to consolidate the…

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NNPC, Dangote partner to boost Nigeria’s energy , economy

Nigerian National Petroleum Limited NNPCL and the Dangote Group have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to strengthening the country’s energy security and economic prosperity. The renewed commitment followed a high-level visit by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s management team to the Dangote Refinery and…

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Court fines 17 residents ₦40,000 each for open defecation, urination

Magistrate Court in Lagos has convicted and fined 17 residents ₦40,000 each for engaging in open defecation and urination. The Lagos State Government disclosed that via its official X handle on Saturday, stating that the offenders were apprehended by the Lagos Waste Management Authority during routine environmental enforcement operations According to the state government, the…

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ECCIMA commissions N500m exhibition complex, announces 21-30 March dates for 37th Enugu int’l Trade Fair

Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has commissioned a new 3,000-square-metre Exhibition and Convention Hall at the Enugu International Trade Fair Complex, Golf Estate,Enugu, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening the institutional capacity of the organised private sector in the South East. Speaking during the commissioning on Friday , 20…

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Gov Mbah inspects 44.1 km Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road dualisation project, visits security flashpoints

Enugu State Governor, , Dr. Peter Mbah, Friday, embarked on an unannounced on-the-spot inspection tour of the ongoing 44.1km Enugu-Ugwogo Nike-Opi-Nsukka road construction by his administration, describing it as a critical socioeconomic infrastructure for the people of the state. Mbah also visited identified security flashpoints on the road, which he said would be immediately fixed…

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NUJ honours Commissioner Ezeh with “Beacon of Hope for Enugu’s Digital Future” award

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, Thursday, 19 February,2026, honoured the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Prince Dr. Lawrence Ezeh, with it’s “Beacon of Hope for Transformation 2026” award, in recognition of his role in driving the state’s digital transformation agenda. Presenting the award to the Commissioner at the Rt….

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Labour Leaders laud Gov Mbah over new welfare packages for workers

… as Enugu Govt sets aside N32 billion for pensions, gratuities in 2026 budget Labour leaders in Enugu State have applauded Governor Peter Mbah following what they described as a productive and solution-driven consultative meeting, expressing excitement over a new welfare interventions for workers and retirees. The commendation came after a strategic engagement between the…

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Police raid Criminal hideouts, arrest 15 Suspects, recover firearm,others in Enugu

Enugu State Police Command says it’s operatives have arrested 15 suspects and recovered a firearm, ammunition and suspected hard drugs during a raid on criminal hideouts in Ozalla community, Nkanu West Local Government Area. Police public relations officer of the command,SP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to Newsmen on Thursday in Enugu said,…

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