Football is the world’s most popular sport. It belongs to everyone. From dusty neighbourhood pitches to the grandeur of the FIFA World Cup, its appeal has always rested on the belief that sporting merit, not financial engineering, determines its destiny. That is why the reported proposal by FIFA under President Gianni Infantino to create a […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Democracy is often celebrated for its elections, vibrant campaigns, and peaceful transfer of power. Yet these visible features alone do not define a healthy democratic system. The true strength of democracy lies in the confidence citizens have in the institutions established to protect justice, uphold the rule of law, and ensure fairness. Institutions […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The establishment of Baze University Press places the University among distinguished institutions around the world that preserve, disseminate and promote knowledge through their own publishing houses.

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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

.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 […]

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, 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, […]

For an industry historically associated with men, Nigeria’s construction sector is gradually seeing more women take on technical, managerial and leadership roles. Engr. Abiola Ayanwenu is among the professionals contributing to that transformation. Ayanwenu is the Technical Director of Fincrete Global Company Ltd, the Nigerian company driving the presence and growth of VELOSIT GmbH & […]

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Arthur Group and President of the Nigeria Islamic Finance and Investment Association, NIFIA, Dr. Basheer Oshodi, has highlighted the role of Islamic finance in promoting ethical wealth creation, transparency, accountability and sustainable economic growth.

University of Florida scholar earns the James W. Markham First Place Student Paper Award and the African Journalism Studies Best Paper Award at AEJMC 2026 and earns a nomination for the prestigious National Kappa Tau Alpha Research Award. Samuel Arowosafe, a Nigerian doctoral student at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, has […]