PIND unveils platform for co-ordinated action on host-community devt
By Efe Onodjae The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has inaugurated a National Multi-Stakeholder Platform to address gaps in Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) governance and support effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act across the Niger Delta. Established under PIND’s CONNECT Project in partnership with the Ford Foundation, the platform […]
Cultural elegance on display as NLNG crowns Ifowodo 2026 poet laureate with $`100,000
…Oke, Abiola share Creative Arts honour By Prisca Sam-Duru The atmosphere was electric. Guests arrived early in resplendent traditional attire at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, on Friday for the spectacular 2026 Grand Award Night organised by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). With colourful cultural performances and a hall filled with distinguished […]
JOSTUM Alumni re-elect Ukaa, rally for unity, university development
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi Alumni Association, JOSTUMAA, has re-elected Engr. Dr Theophilus Ukaa as its National President, with the new leadership urged to unite members and reposition the association for greater impact. Ukaa was returned to office at the association’s 2026 National Elective Convention held weekend at the university […]
Africa’s infrastructure ambitions need bankable projects — Murali
…Says UNGA priorities must be matched with clear policies, sound risk-sharing By Juliet Umeh Infrastructure advocate Byron Murali has said that, following the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, Africa must turn its development ambitions into bankable infrastructure projects capable of attracting private and institutional investment. African leaders reaffirmed their priorities on mineral beneficiation, industrialisation, […]
IBA honours Nurudeen for pro bono service
By Henry Ojelu A Nigeriana lawyer, Yusuf Nurudeen, has won the International Bar Association, IBA, Pro Bono Award for his work providing legal assistance to indigent and vulnerable people. He received the award at the IBA’s annual awards breakfast in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was presented by Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, chair of the IBA Section on […]
Small, regular savings can strengthen financial security — Onosode
…Urges Nigerians to plan spending, build emergency funds By Juliet Umeh Small, regular savings can help Nigerians build financial security, even when their income is modest, Director of Enterprise Sales at FairMoney Business, Gloria Onosode, has said. Onosode said people did not have to wait for a promotion, a higher-paying job or a period of […]
