By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Hundreds of students, academics, policymakers, and technology advocates gathered in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday for the grand finale of the National Tertiary Institution Essay Competition on AI Literacy and Responsible Technology Use, organised by Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI). The competition, held under the theme, “Artificial Intelligence for Public […]

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE Management of the University of Benin has initiated a 100 billion naira Trust Development Fund (TDF) to serve as an alternative form of funding to close infrastructure gaps in the University. Speaking at the unveiling of the Fund’s web portal and outlining the expectations, the Vice Chancellor of the […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently advanced a triumphant narrative that the sharp decline in the number of Nigerians studying abroad reflects renewed confidence in the nation’s universities. According to the Minister, improved academic stability, uninterrupted calendars, and the growing popularity of programmes such as JUPEB demonstrate that Nigerian higher institutions […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended to President Bola Tinubu the appointment of 12 new justices of the Court of Appeal. The Council, in a statement issued late on Thursday night, said it had also issued queries to 256 judicial officers for “various performance-related issues.” “The Council also deliberated on […]

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Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to strengthening military partnerships and supporting reforms within the United Nations aimed at addressing emerging global peace and security challenges. Ibrahim stated this on Monday while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College to the Permanent […]

By Matilda Ikediobi National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has urged civil society organisations and Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to effectively implement Nigeria’s National Action Plan, NAP, for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights 2024–2028, saying it would lead to better protection and improved welfare for Nigerians. NHRC, however, warned that the exercise of […]

By Esther Onyegbula Women’s football development in Lagos received another boost as Aya Care reinforced its investment in grassroots female sports with the successful conclusion of the “Give To Gain” season edition of the Aya Women Socca League, where Flying Falcons SC emerged champions after a dramatic final. The competition, sponsored by Aya Care and […]

Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has been appointed to the Board of the Katutu Civil Rights Center, an international civil rights organisation headquartered in New York, United States. The appointment is seen as a recognition of Adeyanju’s longstanding advocacy for democracy, civil liberties, and social justice in Nigeria and across Africa. In […]

By Adesina Wahab Thousands of residents, party supporters and political stakeholders on Thursday thronged Oke Meta Memorial Primary School, Somolu, Lagos, as the lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, formally declared his intention to seek re-election in 2027. The event, which attracted a large crowd from […]

By Esther Onyegbula Students from Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ibadan and Usmanu Danfodiyo University emerged top winners at the 2025/2026 National Wire Campus Business Journalism Awards as organisers intensified efforts to groom the next generation of business and financial journalists in Nigeria. The competition, organised by National Wire, celebrated outstanding campus journalists whose entries […]

Abuja— In a major step toward accelerating infrastructure development in Nigeria, Drocke Consultants and Advisory Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Amadeus International to facilitate large-scale funding and execution of critical infrastructure projects across the country. The partnership is designed to align with the infrastructure transformation agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is […]

…Women, youths, PWDs remain excluded from investment opportunities — Stakeholders By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s investment ecosystem have raised concerns over the slow pace of inclusive financing in the country, revealing that only $1.25 billion has been deployed out of the $8 billion commitment targeted for gender and social inclusion investments by 2035. The […]

By Matthew Johnson More than 50 women described as “trailblazers and torchbearers” have been honoured by Bukber Communications for their contributions to humanity, mentorship and community development. The recognition took place during an award ceremony and women empowerment and leadership event organised by the media outfit, where speakers emphasised the importance of purposeful leadership, mentorship, […]