Before the bots II: Building hybrid systems that make health tech work for Nigeria
By Otuto Amarauche Chukwu Otuto Amarauche Chukwu is a PhD candidate in Health Policy at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He is a licensed pharmacist, and multiple award-winning scholar including a Vanier Scholar, an International Development Research Centre Scholar, a Junior Fellow of […]
Understanding Nimet’s global applause
…as Prof Anosike deepens efficiency By Uchendu Ugbala Nnadi Last week, Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, recongised NiMet as the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence.” In addition, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, was honoured with the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. A combination of the two awards, serve as lasting […]
Young Nigerian influencer Realjjfrosh bags int’l nomination
By Juliet Umeh Nigerian TikTok sensation Adebayo Temitayo, popularly known as Realjjfrosh, has earned international recognition with a nomination for Social Media Influencer of the Year at the 2025 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA), a major platform that celebrates African and Caribbean excellence across entertainment, entrepreneurship, and culture. The US-based awards body, headquartered in New […]
Informal sector, heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the pivotal role of Nigeria’s informal sector, describing it as the “heartbeat of the economy.”
2027: Again, Wike backs Tinubu, dismisses reports of Presidential bid
The Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing the claim as “cheap blackmail and idle propaganda.”
Tompolo visits Jonathan in Bayelsa to strengthen peace in Niger Delta
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), on Friday held a private meeting at Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to discuss issues related to peace and security in the region.
