Fiscal deception: Oyedele’s debt defence and the government of opaqueness
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoccupied with survival to interrogate the numbers being thrown at them. Taiwo Oyedele’s […]
FG opens registration for Phase III of renewed hope employment initiative in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Federal Government has commenced registration for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) in Ondo State, targeting unemployed and unskilled Nigerians with vocational and entrepreneurial training. The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Ondo State, Mr. Silas Ali Agara, said the programme is in […]
Johnvents group publishes first sustainability report, pledges ESG-driven growth
—Screens 50,000 farms By Dayo Johnson Akure Agribusiness and manufacturing company, Johnvents Group, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report as part of efforts to strengthen responsible business practices across its operations. The report outlines the company’s policy framework for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance, and aligns its operations with globally recognised Environmental, Social […]
Nigeria shines as 2 students secure top 10 global ranking at Mathematics Olympiad
By Vincent Ujumadu Two outstanding young Nigerian mathematicians have secured the top-10 global ranking at the 2026 Singapore International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC), considered as one of the world’s most prestigious and rigorous mathematics competitions. Held in Singapore from 17–21 July 2026, the competition brought together 2,285 of the world’s brightest students from 40 countries, […]
Rights Group commends FG on cybersecurity efforts, urges rights-based enforcement
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has commended the Federal Government for efforts to protect Nigeria’s cyberspace from criminal exploitation, while urging strict enforcement of the Cybercrimes Act in line with constitutional safeguards. The group said the increasing cases of cyber fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, terrorism […]
Daily Times Nigeria @100 Heroes winners to emerge Wednesday after month long public voting
By Matilda IkediobiWinners of the Daily Times Nigeria, DTN, @100 Heroes Awards will be unveiled on Wednesday, July 29, following the conclusion of a month long public voting process and the final collation of results by the Awards Council. The announcement marks the climax of the awards segment of activities commemorating the centenary celebration of […]
