By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that right-of-way (RoW) challenges are hampering the completion of the 624 Megawatts Abuja Feeding Scheme. The donor-funded project is expected to significantly improve electricity supply to the nation’s capital upon completion. The scheme comprises five substations located at Dawaki, Lugbe, Kuje, Wumba and […]

The NextGen Youth Community Project’s first summit in Benin City was a huge success, focusing on empowering young Nigerians with skills and opportunities in technology, creative industries, and entrepreneurship. The event brought together diverse youths, introducing them to career pathways and providing practical empowerment through conversations on skills productivity and earning opportunities.Otene Monday, the team […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB Public debate in Nigeria is increasingly shaped not just by facts but also by emotion, identity, and organised outrage. My recent short Facebook post reacting to The New York Times, NYT, report on an Onitsha-based trader and activist triggered an avalanche of hostile responses — many from individuals identifying as Igbo and largely […]

The recent reaffirmation of the blanket ban on admission of students directly into Senior Secondary School Three, SSS3, the final class before the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WAEC, and National Examination Council, NECO, by the Federal Government, has ignited concern across Nigeria’s education sector. Authorities insist the policy is designed to protect academic […]

According to Abdullahi, President Jonathan’s visit to Kwara for a PDP campaign coincided with Saraki’s defection, creating expectations that he would lead efforts against his former principal.