Reimagining the South East as a Unified Economic Bloc
By PETER MBAH Sustainable regional development does not occur in isolation. It requires a national leadership that understands diversity, equity, and long-term planning. In this regard, I must recognise the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under whose watch Nigeria is witnessing a renewed emphasis on structural reform and regional balance. The creation and strengthening […]
Connectivity still low, electoral reform must follow readiness, not rhetoric — ADSC Boss
…says Nigeria not yet ready for real-time transmission of results President and Chief Executive of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Oluwafemi, has said Nigeria’s electoral reforms must be based on infrastructure readiness, not political rhetoric, warning that low connectivity in rural areas makes real-time electronic transmission of results premature. Oluwafemi said this […]
Senator Akpabio is angry, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“The chameleon changes colour to match the earth. The earth does not change colour to match the chameleon”.- African proverb. Reports say Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently hit back at critics attempting to push the legislature away from its apparent direction regarding the 2027 elections. He is miffed by those who are either deliberately ignoring key […]
As foreign aid fades, private sector holds key to Nigeria’s healthcare – HFN
As foreign aid to Nigeria’s health sector continues to shrink and public hospitals struggle to cope, the Health Federation of Nigeria, HFN, has warned that the country’s healthcare system cannot survive without deliberate, full-scale integration of the private sector.
Zero tolerance: FG, Lagos, partners launch bold campaign to end HIV stigma
In a move to tackle one of the biggest barriers to HIV prevention and treatment, the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, and civil society partners, officially launched the Zero Stigma Campaign last week in Lagos. The campaign aims to eliminate discrimination against people living with HIV (PLWHIV) across communities, schools, workplaces, and public spaces in the state.
China-Nigeria Wushu to strengthen cultural exchange — Adeboyejo
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Nigeria Wushu Kungfu Association has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cultural and people to people relations between Nigeria and China through martial arts. The President of the Nigerian Wushu and Kung Fu Association, Mr Eric Ni, represented by the North Central Zonal Representative, Mr Sesan Adeboyejo, made the remarks on […]
