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As Nigeria marked June 12, leaders reflected on the nation’s democratic journey, urging vigilance, unity, welfare and accountability

Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria

When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate

Every year, June 12 serves as a reminder of Nigeria’s democratic journey, a symbol of the people’s struggle for freedom, justice, accountability and representative governance. It is a day that celebrates the triumph of the popular will and the resilience of democratic ideals.

The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.

For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity.

Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy.

Across the country, millions of children still study in buildings with broken or no fences, no lighting, no guards, and zero emergency response capability

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe  James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]

By Elizabeth Osayande  Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students.  The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]