Why stablecoins, not aid, are the key to African economic sovereignty
This legacy infrastructure separates the "message" (the payment instruction) from the "value" (the actual money)
Ikpeme deepens security collaboration with NSCDC during courtesy visit in Calabar
The Provost of the College of Health, Dr. Ita Ikpeme, has taken steps to strengthen security cooperation following a courtesy visit to the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River State Command, CC Okarazu Chima Eke, in Calabar.
Traffic surge: MMA2 operator meets airlines over capacity, crowd control
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, is engaging with airline partners to enhance passenger experience and align operational plans, ahead of anticipated traffic growth.
State Visit: Nigerian community in Turkey welcomes President Tinubu
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Magbo, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his state visit to Turkey, describing the occasion as an honour for Nigerians resident in the country. In a statement issued after the President’s arrival, Magbo said he was pleased to join government […]
Police recruitment: Over 400,000 apply for 50,000 jobs
The Police Service Commission, PSC, and Nigeria Police Force, NPF, have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables.
15m Nigerians use hard drugs — Marwa
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa, retd, has said about 15 million Nigerians, aged between 15 and 64 years, use hard drugs.
UK property scandal: AGF takes over ICPC’s case against Ozekhome
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama yesterday deferred further proceedings until February 24 in the alleged United Kingdom property fraud case involving prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN.
Removal from wanted list: How Olubadan stood by me — Igboho
FOLLOWING his removal from the Federal Government’s wanted list, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, expressed appreciation to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, for standing by him during his ordeal.
Universities of Lagos, Birmingham collaborate to tackle 3.5m post surgery deaths
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, are leveraging a decade-long strategic partnership to tackle global public health challenges, including reducing the about 3.5 million post surgery deaths recorded annually worldwide.
Dr. Mahmoud Alfa congratulates Gov Ododo on second anniversary
A public affairs analyst and development advocate, Dr. Mahmoud Alfa, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his second anniversary in office, commending what he described as purposeful leadership and steady progress across key sectors of the state.
Davos afterglow, Abuja reality, by Dakuku Peterside
Every January, Davos becomes a stage where leaders demonstrate stability, credibility, risk, and readiness. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting does not pass budgets, but it is one of the few global spaces where stories and money meet. In 2026, the meeting took place in a harsher world than expected. Economic tools have become weapons, and […]
