Blueprint

Blueprint is a daily newspaper from Nigeria, located in Abuja. It began its journey as a weekly publication in May 2011 and transitioned to a daily format in September of the same year.

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Probe JAMB management over 2025 UTME - Ajadi urges FG

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Bayo Agboola

A South West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Friday, asked the federal government to probe the Joint Admission And Matriculation Board, (JAMB) over the controversial handling of this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Ajadi in a statement accused JAMB management of alleged shoddy handling of the 2025 UTME which led to the recent embarrassing controversy, adding that anyone found culpable should be punished.
2027: SDP appoints Uba, Abubakar, Ado Bello as NEC members

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Emeka Nze

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in a significant move to position the party for victory, has filled the three vacant positions in the party’s leadership. The meeting presided over by the National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, appointed Senator Ugochukwu Uba as the deputy national chairman (South), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar as deputy national chairman (North), and Mr. Hussani Ado Bello as the national financial secretary.
NELFUND expands student loan scheme to vocational skills centres

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Paul Okah

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the expansion of its loan programme to some vocational skills centres across the country. The Executive Director of Operations at NELFUND, Iyal Mustapha, stated this during a sensitisation campaign in Enugu on Friday.
Tinubu appoints Disun Holloway to oversee National Theatre Lagos

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Umuteme

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Disun Holloway as Chairman of Theatre Partners, the entity charged with overseeing the operations and revitalisation of the iconic National Theatre, Lagos, renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. Mr. Holloway, who formerly served as Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, brings to the role decades of leadership in culture, governance, and the creative economy.
The frills, beef and intrigues at AMVCA 2025

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Kehinde Osasona

The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) has evolved over the years from a social media-driven award to a hybrid model similar to what obtains at prestigious Oscars Awards and others, KEHINDE OSASONA reminisces on the 11th edition. The AMVCA‘Camera rolling..Action!’ may well be a familiar tune for viewers and ardent followers of Nigerian television series and cinema.
Tinubu, Gowon, Jonathan, others celebrate Prof. Lar @ 90

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

…Mutfwang unveils book with 50mPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Prof. Mary N. Lar, wife of a former Governor of Plateau state Chief Solomon Lar as a “woman of virtue, grace, and quiet strength.”Represented by Senator Simon Bako Lalong, Tinubu stated this at the 90th birthday celebration of Mrs. Lar on Thursday in Abuja.
No plans to relocate ministerial briefing to London - Idris

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed reports circulating in both traditional and online media suggesting that the Ministerial Press Briefing Session has been relocated from Abuja to London. The Minister made the clarification in his opening remarks at the eighth edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session, held at the National Press Centre in Abuja.
North-central forum urges fairness in NCDC board composition

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The North Central People’s Forum (NCPF) has called for a correction in the appointment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) board to ensure fairness and equity among its constituent states. The forum said that the composition of the NCDC’s board and Executive Management, as it is currently, does not reflect the principles of inclusion, balance, and fairness across all states in the zone.
Court jails 4 Chinese 20yrs for illegal mining in plateau

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

Justice Dorcas .V. Agishi of the Federal High Court , Jos, Plateau state has convicted and sentenced four Chinese, Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing and Long Kechong to twenty years imprisonment for illegal mining of solid minerals in Plateau state. The defendants were arrested on March 9th, 2025 at JLM Mining company site following credible intelligence on activities of some Chinese suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities.
NNPCL, Sahara Group to partner on sustainable energy access

3 weeks ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Umuteme

The top management of Sahara Group have paid a courtesy call on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Bayo Ojulari with discussion on how to deepen collaboration between both organisations. Sahara Group is an international conglomerate with operations in upstream, midstream, downstream, power, infrastructure and data/tech sectors.