Universities as political, seasonal gifts? By Adekunle Adekoya
BARELY one month after President Bola Tinubu approved establishment of a University of Environmental Sciences in Ogoniland, Rivers State, after a meeting with Ogoni leaders and other top personages from Rivers State, the same Federal Government headed by Tinubu recently announced another University of Environmental Sciences, for Ekiti State. That one will be sited in Iyin-Ekiti. For […]
APC North-Central Youths hail Ajibulu’s appointment as UBEC’s Deputy ES
A youth group within the All Progressives Congress, APC, Forward Nigeria Youth Mission, FNYM, has hailed the appointment of a chieftain of the party, Omoba Tunde Ajibulu as the Deputy Executive Secretary (Services) of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. In a statement, Coordinator of the group, Kehinde Ajisefini said with Ajibulu’s appointment, President Tinubu […]
China pledges to strengthen bilateral ties with Kano
The Chinese government has pledged to strengthen the age-long bilateral relationship with the Kano State government to enhance infrastructural development and boost industrial growth in the state. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, gave the assurance on Thursday when he led delegates of the […]
We Are What We Eat: Understanding fatness through nutrition
By Emmanuel Okoroafor Introduction The phrase “we are what we eat” is more than just a cliché—it is a fundamental truth about how our bodies function. In a world where obesity and weight-related health issues are increasingly common, it is crucial to understand the primary factor behind fatness: our diet. While exercise and gym workouts […]
We want to see more nonprofits succeed – SiS founder, Oyebola Oyedele
Across Africa, nonprofits are at the forefront of tackling some of the most pressing social issues—from education and healthcare to poverty alleviation and gender equality. However, while many of these organizations start with passion and purpose, sustainability remains a major challenge. Funding is inconsistent, donor fatigue is real, and many NGOs struggle to structure their […]
Nigeria, Brazil strengthen ties to boost economic growth
Nigeria and Brazil have taken a major step toward deepening their bilateral relations as a high-level Brazilian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, arrived in Abuja on Wednesday for talks aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
