By Adewale A. Adeyeye, PhD Nigeria’s national security challenges are often discussed in terms of insurgency, banditry, and terrorism. Yet, one persistent and deeply destabilising issue that continues to receive insufficient policy attention is cattle rustling, especially amid insecurity fuelled by farmer-herder conflicts. In a new book, Animal Identification System and National Security: A Study […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa  YENAGOA -TotalEnergies has urged Nigeria to move away from percentages to maximum net retention in the implementation of local content law in the country’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies Executive Director, Mr. Obi Imemba, made the call during a panel discussion on Wednesday at the 2025 Practical Nigerian Content organised by […]

Chairman of Cavista Holdings and Corporate Council on Africa, Niyi John Olajide, has called on African leaders to close ranks and create enabling business environments that facilitate cross-border investment and economic integration across the continent. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 10th Anniversary Chieftaincy Installation ceremony of Ghanaian President, John Mahama as Aare […]

By Samuel Agogo As Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, marks one year in office, his tenure has been characterised by intensified supervision, strengthened accountability mechanisms and a broader push for efficiency across Lagos State’s parastatals, agencies and government-owned companies. Obanikoro assumed office in December 2024 at a […]

To strengthen learning environments and narrowing Nigeria’s widening education gap, Whitefield Foundation has equipped two public schools in Lagos with more than 650 textbooks and upgraded library infrastructure, reaffirming education as a powerful tool for social mobility.

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has ordered the suspension of all actions and enforcement measures relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a statement issued on Monday, the OSGF said it received an […]

By Nnasom David The Chief Executive Officer of Dee Utensils, Amb. Lois Andrew Ihwo, has been inducted into the International Society of Diplomats (ISD), marking a significant milestone in her professional and public service career. The induction took place at a ceremony in Abuja attended by members of the diplomatic community, senior government officials, business […]

Proceedings at the Lagos High Court on Friday, December 12, 2026, saw the court decline to admit certain documents presented by counsel to Jude Okoye, after ruling that they were not properly introduced in line with procedural requirements. Justice Oshodi upheld objections raised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which contended that the […]

By Deborah Oladeji The Lagos State Government has inaugurated Local Government Focal Persons and Anti-Human Trafficking Desk Officers of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC, in a renewed push to combat human trafficking at the grassroots. The officers were inaugurated yesterday by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, at the […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja About thirty Market women in Ekpan and Jakpa Road in Warri, Delta State, have benefitted from cash gifts of N500,000 each by the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation to support and expand their businesses. This was part of the activities marking the birthday celebration of the EMT founder, Mrs. Esther Tonlagha. Also, […]

Veriv Africa hasy announced the release of its flagship publication, the 2026 Nigeria Macroeconomic Outlook: Pursuing Growth Amidst Uncertainties, offering forward-looking analysis and data-driven insights to guide policymakers, investors, business leaders, and development actors through the complexities of Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. Against a backdrop of global volatility, domestic reforms, and shifts across key sectors, […]

…tragic building collapse in Fez casts shadow over AFCON 2025 By Paul Okoku Just days before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 gets underway, Morocco is grappling with a tragedy that has shaken one of its host cities to the core. In the historic Al-Mustaqbal neighborhood of Fez, two adjacent four-story buildings collapsed overnight […]

In Port Harcourt, the story of Mrs. Ogechi Nnazim-Simon, popularly known as OgeLandboss, is inspiring a generation of real estate professionals and investors

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.

US President Donald Trump said Monday he was classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, ramping up his administration’s campaign against drug cartels in Latin America.