Call for Justice: Advocates rally for visually impaired nurse denied exam accommodation
By Elizabeth OsayandeIn a poignant testament to the struggles faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria, Mr Yinka Olaito, a journalist and disability inclusion advocate, has called for immediate action regarding the distressing experience of Uche Olivia, a visually impaired registered nurse who was denied essential accommodations during a recent entrance examination. Olaito’s statement, delivered […]
Seme Customs records 117% revenue surge tightens border security
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS Seme Area Command, has closed 2025 on a historic note, recording 117 percent revenue surge. From January to December 2025, the Command generated a total of N15,598 billion representing a 117 percent increase from N7.166 recorded in 2024. The Command achieved its highest-ever monthly and annual collections […]
SHE FARMS empowers 100 women with disabilities in Cross River
The Initiative for the Upliftment of Disabled Persons (IFUDIP), in partnership with Hakara Care-Well Initiative, has empowered 100 women with disabilities across Calabar South, Calabar Municipality and Biase Local Government Areas of Cross River State under its SHE FARMS project. The empowerment programme, which followed the project’s launch, focused on building agribusiness capacity among female […]
Agent opens up on Qatar absconding case
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: EMMANUEL Nwachukwu, caretaker of BFD Travel and Tours, has denied any involvement in the alleged absconding of over 30 Nigerians in Qatar, following the temporary suspensionofthecompany’s operations by the Qatari Ministry of Interior. Nwachukwu said the clarification was necessary to correct misleading impressions and reassure the public, partners, and regulators of […]
INEC on Trial: Democracy at the Crossroads
By Dr. Michael Tidi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a constitutionally sensitive position in Nigeria’s democratic framework. Created by statute pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), INEC is not a sovereign authority. It is a regulatory agency whose powers are donated, limited, and circumscribed by law. […]
Mangrove Facility Management expands integrated building services across major Nigerian cities
Mangrove Facility Management, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Olumide Ajibodu, continues to position itself as a prominent provider of comprehensive facility management services in Nigeria’s urban centers, including Lagos, Abuja, and Lekki. The firm has steadily developed a portfolio of services designed to meet the growing operational needs of commercial properties, residential […]
