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Nigeria regaining stability over military fight against terrorists – Group

By Gift ChapiOdekina The Arewa Youth Assembly has said Nigeria is witnessing a gradual restoration of security across several troubled regions following intensified military offensives against insurgents, bandits and separatist armed groups operating in different parts of the country. The group said recent security operations have significantly weakened criminal networks that once held sway in […]

Okowa: It was  eight years of governance 

By Jonathan Onwuka In contemporary Nigerian politics, accusation has become easier than evidence. A single allegation, repeated often enough on social media platforms, suddenly acquires the appearance of truth. Facts are thus  abandoned for sentiment. Propaganda replaces rationality. Political opponents become guilty long before  objective scrutiny.  This is precisely the atmosphere surrounding former Delta State Governor, […]

2027: APC guber aspirant Prof Sulaiman dismisses claims of consensus candidate

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin A chieftain and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Professor Wale Sulaiman, has said that there was no consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state, contrary to speculations. Sulaiman stated this on Thursday during his official declaration for the governorship race in Ilorin, […]

Lagos Island East youths endorse, rally support for Afinni ahead of APC primaries

The Amalgamation of Lagos Island East Youths has endorsed Lanre Afinni for Lagos Island Constituency I ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary, citing his contributions to youth empowerment, grassroots development and community welfare across the constituency. The endorsement was announced in a statement issued on Thursday after what the group described as extensive […]

Upperlink authorised as NRS System Integrator for Nigeria’s e-invoicing platform

By Juliet Umeh The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has authorised indigenous technology firm, Upperlink Limited, as a System Integrator on Nigeria’s national electronic invoicing platform, positioning the company to support businesses as the country begins phased implementation of mandatory e-invoicing. The authorisation enables Upperlink to connect businesses and institutions to the NRS Merchant Buyer Solution, […]

MainPower: EERC downgrades 59 feeders in Enugu over poor power supply

… Several Band A downgraded to Band C Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of the MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to […]

Students win ₦900,000 at National AI Literacy Essay Competition grand finale in Ilorin

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Hundreds of students, academics, policymakers, and technology advocates gathered in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday for the grand finale of the National Tertiary Institution Essay Competition on AI Literacy and Responsible Technology Use, organised by Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI). The competition, held under the theme, “Artificial Intelligence for Public […]

Why I initiated UNIBEN N100bn infrastructure development Fund – VC

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE Management of the University of Benin has initiated a 100 billion naira Trust Development Fund (TDF) to serve as an alternative form of funding to close infrastructure gaps in the University. Speaking at the unveiling of the Fund’s web portal and outlining the expectations, the Vice Chancellor of the […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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