2027: Atiku’s coalition, PDP govs clash over fronting for Tinubu
THE decision of the governors, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, not to be part of the planned coalition did not go down well with the organisers as the anti-Tinubu coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, accused the PDP governors of playing the spoiler for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gender Advocate Ogunrotimi Bags Global Citizen Prize
Nigerian gender advocate lawyer and founder of Gender Mobile Initiative, Omowumi Ogunrotimi, has been named one of the winners of the prestigious 2025 Global Citizen Prize. Ogunrotimi bagged the notable award alongside distinguished voices whose works in the developmental space has been applauded by the global community. They include Valeriia Rachynska (Ukraine), Taily Terena (Brazil), […]
NSIA grows asset to $2.8billion
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has grown its asset to $2.84 billion, up from the $1. billion it received in 2013.
Insecurity worsens: Herdsmen kill 144 in Plateau, Benue in 14 days
No fewer than 144 persons have been killed by herdsmen in the two north central states of Plateau and Benue states in the last two weeks, as the blood-letting continued late Tuesday, with the killing of at least 13 persons, while scores of others sustained injuries, with over 50 houses razed.
How bridging Bioinformatics gap in Africa can advance Nigeria’s health research, innovation – Expert
By Elizabeth Osayande In today’s world of precision medicine, genomics and bioinformatics have become cornerstones in health research, drug discovery, and the development of targeted interventions. These fields are revolutionising disease surveillance, pharmacogenomics, and personalised medicine—especially in high-income countries. However, in many African countries, including Nigeria, the transformative power of bioinformatics remains underutilised due to […]
Firm empowers sales professionals on sealing deals, others
By Elizabeth Osayande Co-founders of Pertinence Group, Dr Sunday Olorunsheyi and Mr Wisdom Ezekiel, at the Sales Pro Conference held recently in Lagos, and organised for salespeople and business owners, in collaboration with seasoned experts in sales, branding, and marketing, shared practical strategies for converting leads and sealing deals in today’s competitive market. The conference, […]
