A public affairs analyst, Chima Okoro, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for reforms aimed at strengthening the agency’s operations in areas including prevention, asset recovery and institutional compliance. In a statement, Okoro said the EFCC has placed greater emphasis on intelligence gathering, policy reforms and collaboration […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Two Niger Delta groups have condemned Federal Government’s approval of N3.9 trillion for 27 road projects across 15 states, with the  “deliberate exclusion of core Niger Delta from the allocations.” The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress and the 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Safeguarding workers’ rights is a prerequisite for quality jobs, fair labour mobility, and sustained competitiveness.  The key challenge lies in ensuring that these rights are effectively realised in practice.  This was the central message of Peter van Rooij, ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, at the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers […]

By Dennis Agbo A non-governmental organisation, One Youth Global, has called for increased investment in education as a critical step towards addressing unemployment, economic hardship and governance challenges across Africa. The organisation’s President, Uchechukwu Agbo, made the call during the grand finale of Spark Nation 3.0 held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Agbo described education […]

…Marwa seeks national action plan to tackle substance abuse By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance […]

The Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) has emphasised the indispensability of data to tobacco control in Nigeria. The organisation harped on the importance at a Workshop on Advancing Evidence-Informed Tobacco Control in Nigeria in Abuja, which had representation from civil society, government agencies and the media.  CSEA Executive Director Dr. […]

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day by educating female students of Tarakiri Community Secondary School on menstrual health and hygiene. Led by its Chairman, Engr. Amalate Ann-Jonathan Obuebite, Ph.D., FNSE, the APWEN team conducted sessions on menstrual […]

Businessman and education advocate Dr. Paul Odili has received an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, in recognition of his contributions to business, education and national development. The honorary degree was conferred during the university’s combined convocation ceremony on April 18, 2026, where the institution honoured […]

The Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi, has been named a Media Games Ambassador by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, in recognition of his contributions to grassroots development and responsive governance. The honour was presented on Tuesday at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat by members of the NUJ Lagos […]

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has urged Governor Agbu Kefas to expedite the implementation of outstanding welfare commitments to sustain the prevailing industrial harmony at the institution. While acknowledging progress made by the Taraba State Government in addressing some of its demands, the […]