Cocoa, coffee farmers seek African bloc, $6,000 floor price to end foreign control
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and a minimum floor price of not less than $6,000 per metric tonne, to coordinate production and strengthen bargaining power for farmers across the continent. The association said the measures would help end Africa’s […]
2027: Nobody gives power, you must take it — Wike tells PDP candidates
Drawing on his own political journey, Wike urged aspirants not to be intimidated by pressure, arrests or legal battles, arguing that political success is often forged through adversity.
Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […]
FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers
The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
Olaopa seeks more independence for RMAFC
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged more independence for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC) to enable it effectively discharge its responsibilities. To Olaopa, “RMAFC needs significant legislative upgrade to strengthen its independence and enforcement powers. This would help stem the pervasive tide of fiscal […]
EU,GIZ donates 200kW solar facility to SON
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The European Union, EU has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the […]
Nigerian school named in top 10 shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes 2026
Slum2School Green Academy has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026
APC youth group faults Maidoki’s reasons for defection to ADC
The Kebbi APC Youth Vanguard (KAYVA) has described as unconvincing the reasons advanced by Senator Garba Maidoki for his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on behalf of the group, its leader, Comrade Adamu Ahmed, said the explanations offered by the senator were similar to those he […]
The Strait of Hormuz must stay open
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil—roughly 21 per cent of global petroleum consumption—pass through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. To nickname it a “special international waterway” and treat it as […]
Peter Obi and Bayo Onanuga’s red herring, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
I was saddened watching Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, discuss the state of the nation on Arise Television on Tuesday. To be fair, though, he is the president’s spokesperson and his job entails defending the indefensible. But beyond that, he has the reputation of insensitivity to the plight […]
Health experts urge end to pilot projects, demand Africa-wide digital scale-up
…stakeholders urge governments to take ownership as Abuja summit charts path to stronger, data-driven healthcare systems By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Leading health policymakers, government officials, technology innovators and development partners have called for an urgent transition from fragmented digital health pilot projects to large-scale, government-owned solutions capable of transforming healthcare delivery across Nigeria and the […]
