By Olufemi Soneye  Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous weight. That is why his recent assertion that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is “filled with rogues” deserves serious scrutiny.  No institution should be immune […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A political pressure group, the Enugu West Political Desk (EWPD), has called for transparency, fairness and inclusiveness in the nomination process of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State ahead of future elections. In an open letter addressed to former Anambra State Governor and NDC leader, Peter Obi, as well as […]

As political parties ready their machinery for the 2027 general elections, Nigerians want concrete plans on insecurity, jobs and poverty — not recycled ethnic or religious appeals, researchers at public policy think-tank Nextier warned on Sunday.

By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s two busiest seaports, Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, have been ranked among the world’s top 20 most improved container ports over the past five years, according to the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report ranked Tin Can Island […]

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a major investment-driven reform to tackle persistent electricity failures in Nigerian hospitals, targeting at least 30 per cent uninterrupted power supply across healthcare facilities by 2027 under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The authorities of University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara state capital have announced plans to immortalise its late former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali. The decision was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), during a Special Senate Session held in Ilorin today Monday in honour of the late […]

Amupitan identified threats facing Nigeria’s elections: social media volatility, AI-driven disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation

By Henry Ojelu A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the publication of a winding-up petition filed against Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction Limited over an alleged unpaid debt owed to former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick OFR ROI Justice A. Nganjiwa, in a ruling delivered on […]

.woos BRICS member countries with mouthwatering incentives By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, declared that Nigeria remains Africa’s agribusiness hub while he wooed BRICS member countries with mouthwatering incentives in the agricultural sector. He stated this in his presentation while speaking at the ongoing BRICS Agriculture […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa  When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) declared last that Nigeria’s economic reforms are “working,” one could almost hear the ghost of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti chuckling in the background. For what does it mean for reforms to “work” when 63 percent of Nigerians, some 140 million souls, now wallow in poverty? What does it mean for […]

By Nnasom David Artisans and entrepreneurs across Kogi State are set to receive operational tools and working incentives as part of measures by the Governor Usman Ododo-led administration to strengthen small businesses and promote economic growth in the state. The initiative was announced during the first Kogi Governor-Artisans and Entrepreneurs Interface and Roundtable held at […]

Sandesara has quietly re-entered commercial relationships that had once appeared uncertain.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has emerged overall winner of the 2026 University Duel Competition in STEM. The institution clinched the title after an 11-week tournament involving 62 universities across Nigeria. Speaking at the award presentation ceremony held at the Oduduwa Hall on Friday, the founder of STEM Africa […]

By Juliet Umeh As Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, increasingly attract foreign investors and regional partners, legal experts have raised concerns over a growing trend of entrepreneurs unknowingly signing away critical business rights through poorly negotiated cross-border agreements. According to legal practitioners, many founders are losing governance control, intellectual property rights, and access to […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s information technology and shared services provider, has said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations. The Managing Director of GBB, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick […]