FG appoints Akwaowo Idongesit acting registrar of ICCON

FG appoints Akwaowo Idongesit acting registrar of ICCON

By Emmanuel Elebek The Federal Government has appointed Chemist Akwaowo Idongesit Reuben as Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, ICCON. ICCON is a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare responsible for regulating the teaching, learning and professional practice of chemistry in Nigeria. A letter conveying […]
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The measure of a man: Tribute to Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, by Mohammed Hayatu-Deen

The measure of a man: Tribute to Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, by Mohammed Hayatu-Deen

Last week, one of the nation’s, and indeed the world’s, foremost technocrats was called to the great beyond by Almighty Allah. I was far away when I received the news. A High Prince of the Caliphate, the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji devoted his formidable intellectual energy and effort to a lifetime of extraordinary public service here […]

Ex-Lagos Gov Fashola to speak at AVMCC lecture

Ex-Lagos Gov Fashola to speak at AVMCC lecture

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, will speak at the next edition of the “God in My Life” lecture series organised by the Torchbearers Society of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, AVMCC, Ikeja. The event which is scheduled to hold on […]

Insecurity in Nigeria: A national emergency demanding collective resolve

Insecurity in Nigeria: A national emergency demanding collective resolve

By KOLAWOLE OJELABI Nigeria today stands at a troubling crossroads. Across vast stretches of the country, fear has become a constant companion of ordinary citizens. From rural communities to urban centres, from highways once bustling with commerce to schools meant to nurture the next generation, insecurity has cast a long and ominous shadow over the national […]

Nigeria’s agric spending remains at 4.58%, below 10% target — Stakeholders

Nigeria’s agric spending remains at 4.58%, below 10% target — Stakeholders

By Tolu Folorunsho Nigeria’s aggregate public expenditure on agriculture has remained at 4.58 per cent, less than half of the 10 per cent target under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, CAADP, stakeholders have said. The stakeholders also disclosed that only about half of approved capital funds for agriculture were actually spent by the states […]

How Nigerian governments encourage corruption

How Nigerian governments encourage corruption

“NEITI audit report probe suffers setback in Senate.” VANGUARD, August 4, 2026 The report by Henry Umoru also stated as follows: • As CBN, NDDC, NEITI, NUPRC shun committee’s summon. • You must appear on Thursday or we invoke our powers – SENATE. The news report, which most readers might have dismissed without much thought (if […]

How Nigerian governments encourage corruption, by Dele Sobowale

How Nigerian governments encourage corruption, by Dele Sobowale

“NEITI audit report probe suffers setback in Senate.” VANGUARD, August 4, 2026 The report by Henry Umoru also stated as follows: • As CBN, NDDC, NEITI, NUPRC shun committee’s summon. • You must appear on Thursday or we invoke our powers – SENATE. The news report, which most readers might have dismissed without much thought (if […]

Pertinence Group celebrates ETRAC graduates

Pertinence Group celebrates ETRAC graduates

.As co-founders outline rules for business success By Ifunanya Ndigwe The Pertinence Group recently celebrated the graduation of its latest set of students from the Enterprise Training and Resource Center, ETRAC, where the company leaders shared rules for lasting business success. The graduation event, which took place in Lagos to reward the students who finished […]

Forced migration: The emerging humanitarian time bomb

Forced migration: The emerging humanitarian time bomb

By Victor-Bandele Dada Human history has always been accompanied by migration. Communities have moved in search of fertile land, economic opportunity, political freedom, religious liberty, and security. Migration, in itself, is therefore neither abnormal nor undesirable. Throughout history it has contributed to cultural exchange, economic development, technological diffusion, and the advancement of civilizations. Forced migration, however, […]

Facecutbrown set to inspire new generation with powerful sound, message

Facecutbrown set to inspire new generation with powerful sound, message

Facecutbrown, also known as Brownfacecut (FBR), is the stage name of Ebuzor Chukwebuka Joseph, a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, producer and actor from Imo State, currently based in Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus. With a creative journey shaped by music, performance and family influence, Facecutbrown is positioning himself as an emerging voice with a message centred on resilience, […]