Senator Usman reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive education at UK Global Forum
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to delivering equitable, inclusive, and quality education, especially for marginalised groups such as the girl-child and children in conflict-affected areas. Speaking at the high-level Education World Forum in London, United Kingdom, themed “Global Priorities, […]
Ex-British boxing champ, Peter Oboh raises alarm over Musk and Trump ‘fallout’
Peter Oboh, has said the tech giant, Elon Musk leaving President Donald Trump of the United States’ administration is not a good sign.
Parents, health advocates urge FG to ban flavored tobacco, vape sales to minors
By Nnasom David A coalition of Nigerian parents, health experts, and civil society groups on Wednesday called on Minister of Health Muhammad Ali Pate to urgently ban the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products to children under 18, warning of a growing public health crisis fueled by unregulated vape sales to minors. Led by […]
Computer Village inaugurates biometric registration to curb crime, boost investors’ confidence
The leadership of the Ikeja Computer Village in Lagos has begun a biometric registration and enumeration exercise to sanitise the market, curb criminal activity, and restore investors’ confidence. The Leader of the market women (Iyaloja) at the Computer Village, Mrs Abisola Azeez, said in a news conference in Lagos that the exercise was part of […]
Tinubu’s two years in the saddle
Two years have passed since President Bola Tinubu mounted the saddle amidst a cloud of doubt over the fidelity of the election that brought him to power. It is now mid-term. As the nation prepares for 2027, how has he fared? During the campaigns, Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, […]
Landmark agreement launches Nigeria’s first flare gas-powered digital infrastructure project
By Juliet Ebirim In a significant step towards energy transition and digital transformation, Nigeria has launched its first flare gas-powered digital infrastructure project. This groundbreaking initiative follows the signing of a Gas Connection Agreement (GCA) between Dawcon Energy, an awardee of the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme (NGFCP), and Green Flare Holdings, Nigeria’s pioneering flare […]
Eje Blakk, Nigerian born Dublin based Afrobeat star lighting up global charts
In the ever expanding galaxy of Afrobeats, one star is burning especially bright Eje Blakk, a Nigerian born, Dublin based artist who is redefining the sound of contemporary African music.
Tinubu and his game, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Today, May 29, 2025, is exactly two years since Bola Tinubu took the oath of office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria. And it is more than enough time to assess his stewardship. Even those who said, as Professor Wole Soyinka did in 2023, that the traditional 100 days […]
Kogi lawmakers approve second reading of Tenancy Reform Bill
The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the Tenancy (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025 through its second reading.
Hapag-Lloyd begins operations at WACT-APM terminals Onne Port
By Godwin Oritse West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria on Monday welcomed Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies as it launched its service at the terminal. The launch of the new service was celebrated with a special ceremony at the WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Onne port, marking the partnership with Hapag-Lloyd’s weekly […]
Uyo to host 2025 National Marketing Conference and AGM – NIMN
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Uyo The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has announced that Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, will host its 2025 National Marketing Conference (AMC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from June 19 to 21. Speaking during a press briefing in Uyo on Thursday, NIMN President and Chairman of […]
