When countries steal, are they thieves? By Owei Lakemfa

When countries steal, are they thieves? By Owei Lakemfa

The United States, US and some of its partners, notably the United Kingdom, UK  went to Venezuela and carted away  13.5 kilograms  of enriched uranium.  The materials which can be used to fuel commercial nuclear plants or   in  research  reactors, are  from an inheritance research reactor in Venezuela.  The research  which was concluded in 1991 had […]
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Drop in foreign student japa: global restrictions, not local educational reform

Drop in foreign student japa: global restrictions, not local educational reform

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently advanced a triumphant narrative that the sharp decline in the number of Nigerians studying abroad reflects renewed confidence in the nation’s universities. According to the Minister, improved academic stability, uninterrupted calendars, and the growing popularity of programmes such as JUPEB demonstrate that Nigerian higher institutions […]

NJC okays 12 new Court of Appeal Justices, queries 256 judges

NJC okays 12 new Court of Appeal Justices, queries 256 judges

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended to President Bola Tinubu the appointment of 12 new justices of the Court of Appeal. The Council, in a statement issued late on Thursday night, said it had also issued queries to 256 judicial officers for “various performance-related issues.” “The Council also deliberated on […]

Tinubu supports stronger military partnerships, UN security reforms – Jimoh Ibrahim

Tinubu supports stronger military partnerships, UN security reforms – Jimoh Ibrahim

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to strengthening military partnerships and supporting reforms within the United Nations aimed at addressing emerging global peace and security challenges. Ibrahim stated this on Monday while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College to the Permanent […]

NHRC advocates improved welfare through human rights action plan

NHRC advocates improved welfare through human rights action plan

By Matilda Ikediobi National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has urged civil society organisations and Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to effectively implement Nigeria’s National Action Plan, NAP, for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights 2024–2028, saying it would lead to better protection and improved welfare for Nigerians. NHRC, however, warned that the exercise of […]

Aya Care deepens support for women’s football as Flying Falcons SC clinch Socca League title

Aya Care deepens support for women’s football as Flying Falcons SC clinch Socca League title

By Esther Onyegbula Women’s football development in Lagos received another boost as Aya Care reinforced its investment in grassroots female sports with the successful conclusion of the “Give To Gain” season edition of the Aya Women Socca League, where Flying Falcons SC emerged champions after a dramatic final. The competition, sponsored by Aya Care and […]

Deji Adeyanju appointed to board of Katutu Civil Rights Center

Deji Adeyanju appointed to board of Katutu Civil Rights Center

Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has been appointed to the Board of the Katutu Civil Rights Center, an international civil rights organisation headquartered in New York, United States. The appointment is seen as a recognition of Adeyanju’s longstanding advocacy for democracy, civil liberties, and social justice in Nigeria and across Africa. In […]

2027: Abiodun Orekoya declares for second term in Lagos Assembly

2027: Abiodun Orekoya declares for second term in Lagos Assembly

By Adesina Wahab Thousands of residents, party supporters and political stakeholders on Thursday thronged Oke Meta Memorial Primary School, Somolu, Lagos, as the lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, formally declared his intention to seek re-election in 2027. The event, which attracted a large crowd from […]

OAU, UI, UDUS students shine at National Wire journalism awards

OAU, UI, UDUS students shine at National Wire journalism awards

By Esther Onyegbula Students from Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ibadan and Usmanu Danfodiyo University emerged top winners at the 2025/2026 National Wire Campus Business Journalism Awards as organisers intensified efforts to groom the next generation of business and financial journalists in Nigeria. The competition, organised by National Wire, celebrated outstanding campus journalists whose entries […]

Drocke partners Amadeus Int’l to facilitate funding for Nigeria’s critical infrastructure project

Drocke partners Amadeus Int’l to facilitate funding for Nigeria’s critical infrastructure project

Abuja— In a major step toward accelerating infrastructure development in Nigeria, Drocke Consultants and Advisory Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Amadeus International to facilitate large-scale funding and execution of critical infrastructure projects across the country. The partnership is designed to align with the infrastructure transformation agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is […]

Only $1.25bn deployed as Nigeria battles $6.75bn inclusive finance gap

Only $1.25bn deployed as Nigeria battles $6.75bn inclusive finance gap

…Women, youths, PWDs remain excluded from investment opportunities — Stakeholders By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s investment ecosystem have raised concerns over the slow pace of inclusive financing in the country, revealing that only $1.25 billion has been deployed out of the $8 billion commitment targeted for gender and social inclusion investments by 2035. The […]

Bukber Communications honours 50 women for leadership, community impact

Bukber Communications honours 50 women for leadership, community impact

By Matthew Johnson More than 50 women described as “trailblazers and torchbearers” have been honoured by Bukber Communications for their contributions to humanity, mentorship and community development. The recognition took place during an award ceremony and women empowerment and leadership event organised by the media outfit, where speakers emphasised the importance of purposeful leadership, mentorship, […]

Nigeria’s young, digital-first population reshaping commerce in Africa—Glovo’s Dima Rasnovsky

Nigeria’s young, digital-first population reshaping commerce in Africa—Glovo’s Dima Rasnovsky

Nigeria’s combination of scale, youthful energy and rapid digital adoption is positioning the country as one of the most exciting commerce markets globally, according to Dima Rasnovsky, Regional General Manager, Africa at Glovo. Speaking during a conversation with Omotola Spence, Expansion Lead at Glovo Nigeria, at the Glovo Future of Commerce Summit 2.0, Rasnovsky highlighted […]

Youth Party begins grassroots mobilisation ahead of national convention

Youth Party begins grassroots mobilisation ahead of national convention

By Innocent Anaba The Youth Party has launched what it described as a nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of its ward, state and national congresses, declaring that it is “the solution” to Nigeria’s political and governance challenges. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement, a party official, Solomon Oyekunle, said the movement was determined to break away […]