The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) today strengthened their strategic partnership with a new agreement to explore the expansion of high-quality transnational education (TNE) and research collaboration in Nigeria. University of Birmingham Provost Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams and University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding to […]

As the federal government set machinery for the historic resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland, Rivers state, a Canadian based foundation has called for even distribution of federal appointments in the oil producing area.

Elizade JAC Autoland Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Sterling Bank Plc to make brand new vehicles more accessible to Nigerians across different income brackets through structured and flexible financing options of up to four years.

By Henry Ojelu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and inaction could worsen insecurity and trigger further attacks across several local government areas of the state. Aondo spoke against the backdrop of the killing of […]

Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by poor network connectivity and unreliable phone services, prompting a sharp criticism of the National Communications Commission (NCC), Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and major telecom providers.

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.