ASURI declares indefinite strike, picketing at NIMR over retirement dispute
Operations at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) are set to be disrupted following the declaration of an immediate total and indefinite strike by the Institute’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) over what it describes as the “unlawful” retirement of senior research directors.
APC signals readiness to receive Bala Mohammed as Bauchi Caucus concludes talks
The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has indicated its willingness to receive Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed amid ongoing consultations surrounding his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Facing eviction, blind Ayoola seeks N15.2m lifeline to regain sight
For Ayoola Idowu, the darkness that followed a routine medical procedure has taken on an even harsher reality, the looming threat of eviction from his home.
Netzence advances beta testing of KlimateRide targeting 30% of daily trips in Nigeria
Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) has commenced beta testing of its clean mobility platform, KlimateRide, positioning it as a data-driven response to Nigeria’s rapidly evolving transportation challenges and the urgent need for safer, more efficient urban movement systems. The beta phase, which is rolled out with a controlled group of driver-partners and commuters, is designed to […]
NICOT President hails Sullivan Chime as ‘True Democrat’ on birthday
By Chinonso Alozie The President of the Nigerian Community Türkiye (NICOT), Prince Emre Magboh, has described former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, as a true democrat. Magboh made the remark in a statement issued to journalists on Friday from his office in Istanbul through his Special Adviser on Media, Amaechi Kingsley, while celebrating Chime on […]
US Travel Advisory requires balanced review, says Onoh
Abuja — A former Southeast spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Josef Onoh, has called for a more balanced interpretation of the recent travel advisory issued by the United States Department of State, urging constructive engagement between both countries. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, Onoh, who is also chairman of […]
BUA Foods MD Abioye to headline 2026 Industry Summit on real sector growth
The Managing Director of BUA Foods Plc, Dr. Ayodele Musibau Abioye, is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Industry Summit, as stakeholders intensify calls for accelerated growth in Nigeria’s real sector.
Ceasefire: A world on its knees and US on its throat, by Owei Lakemfa
It was too quick. Humanity heaving a sigh of relief on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 when a two-week ceasefire in the United States/Israel-Iran war came into effect. The very next day, one of the most savage attacks in the war took place in Lebanon. Israel, a sidekick of the US, carried out a series of deadly […]
Why side hustle has become the main hustle in Nigeria
By Teddy Appa-Dankyi In today’s Nigeria, earning a stable income increasingly means earning from more than one source. As households respond to rising living costs and limited access to formal employment, flexible work platforms are becoming part of how many people adapt to economic uncertainty. Among these platforms, ride-hailing is emerging as one of the […]
NOG Energy Week: Global stakeholders to address energy investment, infrastructure
The 2026 edition of the NOG Energy Week is set to convene stakeholders around the world to Abuja, in line with the theme, “Advancing Energy Ambitions for Competitive & Resilient Economies.”
World Health Day: CAPPA slams budget gaps, seeks sweeping health reforms
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Health Day 2026 on Tuesday, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has warned over what it described as “chronic underfunding and policy failures“ crippling the nation’s health sector.
