Former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Sirika, has said some domestic operators, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria, caused the collapse of the Nigeria Air agreement between the federal government and Ethiopian Airlines.

By ELVIS EROMOSELE Nigeria has been caught in the jaws of inflation over the last two years. Nigerians are basically struggling to stay afloat in the ocean of high inflation precipitated by recent government policies. And just when the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics was talking of a stable economy, another federal agency is adding to the […]

United States government has defended the recent indiscriminate visa revocations affecting Nigerians with valid U.S visas, saying the move was borne out of the need to uphold the country’s national security and guarantee the safety of its citizens.

The Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor, a vital 187-kilometre lifeline connecting Nigeria’s capital to the North-West, has become synonymous with peril rather than progress. Inaugurated on July 26, 2016, as Nigeria’s first standard-gauge railway, it promised efficient, safe travel compared to the treacherous Abuja-Kaduna highway plagued by bandits and poor maintenance. Yet, nearly a decade later, recurring […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Leader of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as a step towards ensuring safety of lives and property across the country. In the same vein, a member of Lagos Assembly, […]

In previous columns, we examined two critical elements of executive presence: vocal authority and physical comportment, followed by communication and emotional intelligence. Together, these qualities shape how corporate executives are perceived and how effectively they inspire confidence. Today, I turn to the third pillar of executive presence: appearance and professional image. In leadership, perception matters. People […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou PricePally, in partnership with the GSMA Innovation Fund, has successfully completed its Climate Resilience and Adaptation Project, directly impacting over 750 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The initiative focused on making farming predictable, profitable, and climate-smart, addressing critical challenges of post-harvest losses, limited market access, and farmer vulnerability. It will be recalled that […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB In a nation gripped by tension and political intrigue, even the simple act of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of public figures can feel like a forgotten ritual. Yet, amidst the noise of political realignments and verbal skirmishes—such as the recent fallout between former allies Mallam Nasir el-Rufai and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu over national […]

By Esther Onyegbula Twelve young Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in diverse fields were on Saturday honoured at the 7th edition of the Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA) held at The Monarch Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The awards, themed “Icons of Impact”, recognised achievers in finance, media, literature, entertainment, sports, technology, agriculture, fashion, health, and other […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, on Wednesday, presented 100 free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to indigent students in the council as part of efforts to support education and give young people access to higher learning opportunities. Speaking at the official presentation held at […]

By Folorunsho Olumuyiwa Curriculum architect and university instructor, Dr. Peter Oyewole, will on Saturday, September 6, deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teaching (SFIT) Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, which honours outstanding educators, is jointly organised by the Murdock-Thompson Center for Teachers in the United States and the Intellectual Giants of […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Jewels Trust Fund (JTF) has trained 49 young people from Kuje Area Council in digital skills as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and open up opportunities in technology-driven sectors. The one-month programme, themed ‘Tech Up, Skill Up, Level Up, Kuje!!!’, ended last weekend at Ibn Mas’ud Islamic Centre, […]

By Janice Uduogu Anticipation heightened for Nollywood’s latest big-screen drama, Over The Bridge, as Nile Cinemas at Vintano Hotel, Lekki, hosted an exclusive screening of the film ahead of its nationwide release on September 5. Directed by Tolu Ajayi, written and produced by Tosin Otudeko, and distributed by Nile Entertainment, Over The Bridge is set […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA The National Institute for Nigerian Languages, NINLAN, Abia State, has cried to President Bola Tinubu to release the take off grant to enable the institute to pursue the development of infrastructure. NINLAN was established in 1993 as a centre for training and development of Nigerian Languages.   Briefing journalists at the 7th […]

…says it is a continued trivialization of economic development The Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere has raised alarm over the proposed $60 billion railway project by the federal government, cautioning that such move is a continued trivialization of the country’s economy. The group made this known in a press statement signed by Afenifere National leaders, HRM.Oba […]