‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences
"I was given the mandate to provide refreshment and drinks. Besides the supervisor, other workers in the department were also taken care of"
Nigeria, Israel eye expanded trade amid stalled past agreements
A key question now is whether new deals can deliver real results where earlier ones failed, especially in a business environment many still describe as difficult.
Ogbue: Former UBA Chairman remembered for leadership, institutional reforms
*Tinubu, Elumelu, others pay tribute By Esther Onyegbulam On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, did not feel like a hall. It felt like a memory gathering its own witnesses. Nigeria’s business and political elite men and women from boardrooms, ministries, banking halls, and private corridors of influence, filed in quietly, almost […]
AEC says boycott of Africa Energies Summit will continue
.Chamber insists inclusion and local content concerns must be addressed before London event can regain credibility By Emmanuel Okogba The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has said it will continue boycotting the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London, maintaining that the dispute has moved beyond conference participation to a wider question of representation, local content and […]
Nasarawa guber: Forum decries attack on ex-IG Adamu
By Matthew Johnson The Nasarawa United Forum (NUF), has urged political actors in the state to shun the habit of maligning other contestants in the governorship race of Nasarawa State. The group in a statement issued by its Coordinator, Abdulaziz Abba, on Thursday, said the latest affront is the unprovoked insults on the person of […]
Universities must be ready for how 21st Century economies evolve – Ojewole, BU VC
The Vice Chancellor/ President, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, has said universities must be prepared for how economies in the 21st Century evolve because things are changing at a speed that will catch the unprepared unawares.
Roland Igbadumhe declares for Edo Assembly Seat
Roland Igbadumhe, fondly called “Youngest Old Man”, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Etsako East. The declaration ceremony, held at the APC secretariat in Etsako East, drew a large crowd of party faithful and supporters. Dressed in a flowing senator’s attire, Igbadumhe received a kingly […]
Prophet Sam Ojo storms UK for ‘Breakthrough Night’ Crusade
Renowned cleric, Samuel Adebayo Ojo, popularly known as Baba Authority, The General Overseer of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministries, FARIM, has arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of a highly anticipated all-night crusade tagged “Breakthrough Night.” The spiritual gathering, described as a power-packed divine visitation, is scheduled to hold on Friday, April 24, 2026, at […]
Paris Club dispute deepens as Nwoko rejects ‘paid in full’ claims, says $396m still outstanding
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has rejected claims that his company has received full payment of the outstanding $396 million linked to the Paris Club debt buyback consultancy, maintaining that the sum remains unpaid. In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja, the lawmaker […]
48 Hours Talent Hunt rollout puts spotlight on director ThePeacock’s creative approach
A new digital talent initiative backed by Nigerian content creator Carter Efe is drawing attention not only for its scale but also for the creative direction behind its rollout.
Nigeria bets big on skills, infrastructure as Alausa unveils sweeping reforms
Nigeria’s education sector is undergoing one of its most ambitious transformations in decades, with the Federal Government rolling out massive investments in infrastructure, digital connectivity, and skills-driven learning under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Groups move to combat Asthma in Abia, target schools, motor parks
The Asthma Relief Campaign Project, in partnership with the Global Allergy & Airways Patients Platform (GAAPP), has launched a coordinated effort to combat asthma in Abia State.
NMA: Delegates suspend President Bala Audu, overturn candidate disqualifications, install caretaker
The Nigerian Medical Association ,NMA,has plunged into a leadership crisis after its National President, Prof. Bala Audu, was suspended by members over alleged constitutional violations and high-handed conduct.
Edo government intensifies farmers’ registration, communal farming for food security
THE Edo State Government yesterday renewed its call for farmers to participate in its ongoing registration and profiling exercise which it said is meant to strengthen agricultural development in the state.
Sickle cell researcher Falusi wins HLF Role Model Award
By Esther Onyegbula Renowned Nigerian haematologist and geneticist, Adeyinka Gladys Falusi, has been honoured with the prestigious Role Model Award by the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation (HLF) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to medical research and national development. The award was conferred on Saturday, April 18, 2026, during the Foundation’s 29th anniversary celebration held […]
CIS, ABUAD convene high-impact forum on Finance, Securities and Investment
By Peter EgwuatuThe Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), in partnership with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has unveiled plans to host the 2026 edition of its Annual International Conference on Finance, Securities, and Investment from May 21 to May 22, 2026, at Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.The hybrid conference, designed to host […]
