Over 50 percent of Nigerians live in extreme poverty;  while over seven million Nigerians are in urgent need of life-saving assistance (European Union Parliament Resolution, January 2020)

By NJ Ayuk On Oct. 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great Britain, it was finally an independent nation. During the newly independent nation’s earliest days, there was every reason for Nigerians to envision a bright future for themselves and their country, one in which Nigeria’s vast […]

Today, I Engr Ben Akak join millions of well-meaning Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate the 60 years anniversary of our union as an independent nation. Some people argue that there is not much to celebrate after 60 years. They argue we are yet to be self-sufficient as a nation, our economy […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong MORE THAN 100 students in two public schools in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State have benefited from direct support for activities aimed at improving examination outcomes and transition to the world of skill-work in business, vocational and technical education. The students from Government Science and Technical College, Kuru and […]

Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Osun State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, disclosed that the State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has changed the face of governance as he simplified complex issues with his approach. He said the Governor since assumption of office deployed wisdom in dealing with the complex state to the advantage of residents, […]

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry Defence, Alhaji Babangida Hussaini, on Wednesday assumed duties with a pledge to ensure a robust working relationship with members of staff. The Special Assistant to the Minister of Defence on Media and Publicity, Malam Mohammed AbdulKadri, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Abdulkadri […]

50 clusters to include isolation centres With over 10 years of putting the event together, plans are in top gear by organisers of Arise Walk for Life, a yearly global initiative specially dedicated to Nigerians to keep up with their health in general. According to Dr Siju Iluyomade, founder of Arise Women, a “purely humanitarian […]

By Ikechukwu Amaechi EXPECTATIONS were high. Drums were rolled out. Great speeches were delivered. And the future looked great, or so it seemed, when Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960. Sadly, 60 years after, the diamond jubilee, which ought to be celebrated with pomp and pageantry, is at best muted for those […]

So-called “flying cars” may be all the buzz these days, but Hyundai has established a new team in Silicon Valley tasked with developing a production version of the futuristic Elevate walking vehicle concept it unveiled at CES in 2019. The vehicle is equipped with robotic legs that have wheels instead of feet that allow it […]

By Victoria Ojeme The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has honoured 49 Nigerian employees of Chinese companies operating in Nigeria for their outstanding performance and contributions to strengthening diplomatic ties between both countries. Mr Zhao Yong, Charge D’ Affaires of the embassy, presented 100,000 naira cash awards to each of the 49 beneficiaries yesterday in Abuja. […]