Children receive Eid gifts as Lagos commissioner champions education, discipline
By Esther Onyegbula As part of the Eid-Kabir celebration, Hon. Ibrahim Layode, the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, on Saturday distributed gifts to children in Badagry. According to the commissioner, the gesture was aimed at bringing joy to young members of the community and emphasising the importance of inclusion during festive periods. The distribution […]
Zamfara CSOs hail Matawalle’s education strides, urge 2027 return
A coalition of fourteen local civil society organisations across Zamfara State has showered praises on the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for what they termed a “monumental transformation” of the state’s education sector during his tenure as governor. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition, led by Chairman Kamal […]
Good riddance to mandatory voting bill
By UGOCHUKWU EJINKEONYE Well-meaning Nigerians are relieved that the misconceived bill which sought to impose “a maximum of six months imprisonment or a fine of no more than N100,000” on any Nigerian of voting age who refuses to vote “in all National and State Elections” which surprisingly scaled Second Reading at the House of Representatives recently has […]
Defection: Ini’s integrity rating soars after sole resignation from Gov Eno’s cabinet
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO, AKWA IBOM – Akwa Ibomites have continued to celebrate Dr. Ini Ememobong, the only Commissioner who resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet in protest against the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ememobong, who served as Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom […]
New digital assistant ‘Nafini’ aims to ease mental load of everyday Nigerians
Lagos, Nigeria — A new Nigerian-built AI assistant, Nafini, is steadily making its way into households through WhatsApp and web platforms, aiming to ease the burden of daily living for working-class families, solo professionals, and caregivers. Built to address the invisible mental workload carried by everyday Nigerians, Nafini acts as a digital companion that helps […]
“Legacy Assets in the Making: The Rise of Bluewater–Okunde”
According to data aggregated by Business Insider Africa, Nigeria’s real estate sector is on track to reach $2.61 trillion by December 31, 2025, with the residential segment alone contributing US $2.25 trillion. From 2025 through 2029, the market is expected to expand at a 6.91 percent annual rate, culminating in US $3.41 trillion by the […]
