JAMB: Oloyede unveils multi-billion naira workers’ welfare package
…embraces AI to deepen inclusion By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Ten years after its establishment, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB Equal Opportunity Group,JEOG,has supported no fewer than 4,216 candidates with disabilities in accessing tertiary education, with an average of 53 per cent gaining admission annually into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. […]
The courtesy that’s beyond please and thank you, by Ruth Oji
Were you taught in primary school to use the magic words? Most people think courtesy means saying “please” and “thank you”, holding doors for others, not interrupting when others speak, remembering the social graces your parents taught you, and the etiquette that makes interactions flow smoothly and signals you were raised right. Well, that’s not wrong, […]
Communities as first responders to insecurity
The Director-General of the Department of State Security Service, (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, has articulated what few security chiefs would dare acknowledge: communities must become the first line of defence against insecurity and terrorism. This postulation represents obvious breakthrough thinking, yet uncomfortable questions remain about why such a brilliant strategy remains unimplemented despite years of worsening […]
Party deregistration and Nigeria’s kuli-kuli democracy
By CASMIR IGBOKWE In Nigeria, the politics of deception has become the norm rather than the exception. Last week, the wife of the President, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, encouraged Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses like selling akara (bean cake), roasted corn, and kuli-kuli (crunchy peanut snack) to survive. According to her, they require little capital to start. […]
S-West group demands release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Ogbomoso
By Henry Obetta The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has tasked the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to take urgent and decisive action to secure the release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and the abducted school children in Ahoro-Esinele, Ogbomoso, both in Oyo State.The SSSG is a coalition of […]
FG inspects local fertiliser production facilities, says local production key to Nigeria’s food security
By Innocent Anaba The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food security by embarking on the inspection of fertiliser production and blending facilities across the country, saying that increased local production remains central to reducing dependence on imports, lowering production costs and boosting agricultural productivity. The inspection exercise, led by the Senior Special […]
Adare bags National Commissioner of the year award
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Sokoto State, Hon. Ibrahim Dadi Adare, has been honoured with the prestigious Best Commissioner of the Year in Nigeria Award, in recognition of his commitment to transparent governance, accountability in public service, prudent management of resources and impactful grassroots development initiatives. […]
Port Access Gridlock: NPA introduce multi-agency task force
In a fresh push to restore seamless cargo evacuation and sustain recent gains in port efficiency, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has launched a multi-agency task force to combat the resurgence of traffic gridlock at Lagos port access roads.
Nigeria keeps rebuilding the damage, not the system
The real question is whether we will spend another year repairing damage, or finally begin repairing the systems that make the damage inevitable.
When regulation becomes redistribution in Nigeria’s airtime lending industry
Some observers argue that Nigeria’s ongoing debate over airtime credit services raises similar governance questions that deserve careful examination beyond partisan political arguments.
LASWA, Interferry evolve seamanship training under ferry safety devt programme
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has achieved another milestone in Africa’s first structured ferry professional development initiative as it successfully delivered Module Two (Seamanship) of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP). A statement signed by the Corporate Communications Department of LASWA said the June module focused on […]
TAGRA debunks claim over estate incident
LAGOS — The TA Gardens Residents Association (TAGRA) has disputed claims that a representative of the estate’s developer was held hostage during last week’s confrontation at the estate, insisting the incident stemmed from a disagreement at the estate gate and not an attack on the developer’s officials. In a statement, the association said it was responding […]
Anyebe advocates stronger police-youth collaboration during courtesy visit to Kogi CP
The Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Kogi State Government to strengthening collaboration with security agencies in promoting youth development, crime prevention, and sustainable peace across the state. Hon. Anyebe made this known during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kogi […]
Axa Mansard mobilises over 700 employees to fight Child abuse, gender-based violence
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has intensified its advocacy against child abuse and gender-based violence by mobilising more than 700 employee volunteers across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt to raise awareness on the prevention, identification and reporting of domestic and sexual violence. The initiative formed part of the 2026 AXA Week for Good, […]
Terminal operators invest $1bn in Nigeria port since concession 20yrs ago
…PTML invests $250m By Providence Ayanfeoluwa In the last 20 years of port concession programme, terminal operators have invested more than $1 billion in the Nigeria port industry since the commencement of the port, while Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited, PTML alone has committed over $250 million to infrastructure and operational development.Managing Director of PTML […]
An expose on Herbert Macaulay, the first Nigerian nationalist (2)
Being keynote address delivered by Rtd. Navy Commodore, Olabode George, at the 80th anniversary of the death of Herbert Macaulay, in Lagos Ladies and gentlemen. The unfinished task before our generation is not the struggle against colonial rule. That battle was fought by Herbert Macaulay and those who followed him. The unfinished task before us […]
