When uneducated minds change the education system, by Owei Lakemfa
The Federal Government has announced it is replacing the 6-3-3-4 education system with a linear 12-year one. This is without wide consultations with the citizenry or the major stakeholders like parents, intellectuals, teachers, students, employers and labour. Just nine months ago, government had, with immediate effect, imposed major changes in the education system. That was on […]
The Public Service in Challenging Times: Rethinking praxis for more inclusive and innovative reform
A polycrisis implies that these conflicts, crises and challenges are connected in some terribly complicated and complex ways that spells serious headache
‘Why we invested N35m in JAMB’s best candidates’
By Elizabeth Osayande The Managing Director of Rite Foods, Saleem Adegunwa, has articulated the company’s commitment to investing a total of N35 million in the seven highest-performing candidates from public universities in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This initiative, launched in collaboration with the management of the Joint Admissions […]
Energia, Oando JV inaugurate Ndokwa West-1 host community developmenttrust
By Peter Egwuatu Energia Limited and its Joint Venture partner, Oando Plc, have inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Ndokwa West-1 Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), marking a significant milestone in strengthening sustainable development, transparency and community participation across their host communities in Delta State. The inauguration, held in Asaba on Friday, 3 July […]
Poor fitness culture hampering Nigeria’s healthcare system – Expert
A Lagos-based fitness expert, Sir Goodluck Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s rising burden of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity is directly tied to poor fitness culture and physical inactivity. Speaking in Lagos, Sir Obi, chairman of Gategold Fitness Ltd, said most lifestyle diseases are preventable, yet many Nigerians only seek medical care after they fall sick. […]
Real Warri Pikin makes history with sold-out six-city Canada tour
By Ayo Onikoyi Real Warri Pikin has successfully concluded the Canadian leg of her highly anticipated “In My Element” Tour, delivering an extraordinary six-city run that saw every show sell out across Winnipeg, Toronto, London, Saskatoon, Regina, and Vancouver. The historic tour attracted thousands of fans from across Canada, bringing together members of the African […]
Nigeria loses N2.376tn to grid inefficiency in 12 years – NISO
By Esther Onyegbula Engr. Abdu Bello, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), on Monday said Nigeria’s power sector underutilisation has resulted in capacity payment losses of over N2.376 trillion since 2015. Bello disclosed this at the 11th Nigeria Energy Forum 2026 (NEF-2026) Conference in Lagos.The theme of the conference […]
NCDMB flags off training on digitalized oil field operations and data analytics for 50 youths in Akure
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has flagged off a training programme on Digitalized Oil Field Operations and Data Analytics for 50 youths in Akure, Ondo State. The training is being executed by King-Fahji Nig. Ltd on behalf of NCDMB, as part of efforts to build local capacity and prepare Nigerian youths for […]
FCMB Asset Management upgraded to A(NG)/A1(NG) by GCR ratings, affirming stable outlook
FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management arm of FCMB Group Plc, has received an upgrade to its national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of A(NG) and A1(NG), from A-(NG) and A2(NG), by GCR Ratings (GCR), a leading pan-African credit rating agency. The outlook on the ratings remains stable. The upgrade is anchored […]
Joy Mba fuses safety, sustainability to protect global seafarers worldwide
By Esther Onyegbula As the global shipping industry grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions, environmental imperatives, and the need to protect its 1.9 million seafarers, leaders who bridge operational excellence, human-centric management, and sustainability are more critical than ever. This year’s Day of the Seafarer, under the theme, “Carrying World Trade. Carrying the Risks,” shines a […]
NANS visits Oyo police boss, reaffirms commitment to peace, campus security
By Adesina Wahab The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by the National Financial Secretary, Comrade Alao John Oluwadamilola, alongside members of his team and the Chairman of the NANS Joint Campus Council (JCC), Oyo State Axis, have paid a strategic courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo […]
