Virtual Courtesy — How to engage online without being perfectly visible, by Ruth Oji
Imagine sitting in on a virtual meeting where twelve people had their cameras off. The presenter kept asking questions into what felt like a void. No one responded. No reactions. No acknowledgment. Just silence. Then someone typed “??” – a thumbs-up emoji – in the chat. That single emoji changed the entire energy of the room. […]
TETFund boss, Echono flays ‘dangerous’ Vice-Chancellor appointment culture
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund ,TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction over political interference in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria’s public universities, declaring that the growing influence of politics, nepotism and corruption in leadership selection is undermining academic excellence, institutional stability and good […]
138 Ethical Health Financing institutions emerge across five northern states
…Lafiya Programme unveils toolkit for nationwide adoption, stakeholders hail community-led model …say it’s game changer for health insurance, infrastructure, care for vulnerable Nigerians By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A groundbreaking community-driven healthcare financing initiative has transformed access to healthcare across five northern states, mobilising local resources to support health insurance coverage, facility upgrades and healthcare services […]
Five exam prep mistakes Nigerian students make every term
.How to avoid them By Adesina Wahab As third-term exams draw closer, students across Nigeria are entering a familiar season: borrowed notes, emergency reading plans, class group chats suddenly becoming active, and promises to “start serious revision tomorrow.” While every student wants good results, success during exam season often comes down to habits rather than […]
Tang’s Scrabble masterclass lifts Nigerians in Bangkok
Nigerian Scrabble administrator and Vice President of the Lekki Scrabble Club, Charles Uzamere, has lauded renowned tournament organiser, Michael Tang, for redefining global Scrabble competition following Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Causeway Scrabble Challenge in Bangkok, Thailand. Uzamere’s commendation came as Nigerian players emerged as standout performers at the prestigious international tournament, with Hakeem […]
Healthcare must not be question of survival, stakeholders demand urgent reforms
By Chioma Obinna Healthcare leaders, regulators, insurers, investors and medical practitioners on Thursday called for urgent reforms to reposition Nigeria’s struggling healthcare sector, warning that access to healthcare must never become a matter of survival for millions of Nigerians battling rising treatment costs and limited financial protection. They made the call at 5th Hallmark HMO […]
