Western values after Iran: Power, principle and the crisis of legitimacy, by Usman Sarki
“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children“— Dietrich Bonhoeffer A complex and peculiar crisis is facing the international community today. This is the erosion of ethical norms in countries that should provide leadership to the world through example. For norms to retain their authority, they […]
Ajose declares interest as gubernatorial aspirant, mobilises support for Tinubu’s re-election
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and reinforcing the party’s progressive ideology. The Lagos APC Vice Chairman, Mr Moshood Maiyegun, stated this on Wednesday during an event organised by the SMA Movement at Police College Field, Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Luelink introduces platform connecting friends and online communities
By Juliet Umeh A new digital platform, Luelink, is introducing a different approach to betting across Africa by allowing people to create and manage bets directly with friends or other users online. The idea behind the platform comes from a common social experience shared by sports fans and friends. Whether in living rooms, bars, university […]
IWD 2026: FIWON seeks expanded social protection for women in informal economy
By Esther Onyegbula The Federation of Informal Workers Organizations of Nigeria (FIWON) has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to expand social protection policies for women working in the informal sector, warning that millions remain economically vulnerable despite their significant contributions to Nigeria’s economy. The group made the call on Tuesday in a […]
IWD: Project Alert presents four books
… media urged to hold government accountable By Esther Onyegbula Determined to deepen the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, non-governmental organisation, Project Alert on Violence Against Women, in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, has unveiled four major books aimed at strengthening prevention, advocacy, and institutional response to abuse across the country. […]
Experts rally support for green jobs to tackle Africa’s labour market crisis
By Juliet Umeh Africa’s growing youth unemployment crisis may find a major solution in the continent’s emerging green economy, as stakeholders push for stronger skills development and job creation across climate-related sectors. This formed the focus of discussions as Jacob’s Ladder Africa announced plans to host the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, a continental platform […]
Why rethinking training is critical to public service reform – Olaopa
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has stressed the need for the rethinking of the training of public servants as a part of the reform to properly prepare the sector for the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions. Olaopa spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to him by the […]
Odunola Abayomi, Dave Care & Shelter Foundation join forces to empower Lagos Students
In a significant move to bolster primary education and empower the next generation, Odunola Abayomi, through the Giving Back Initiative By Odunola, successfully hosted the Educational Outreach 2026.
Court stops firm from reselling Ikoyi property over N295.5m dispute
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa has restrained a property development firm, Godmade Homes Limited, and one of its officials, Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, from selling or tampering with a disputed property in Ikoyi, pending the determination of a suit before the court. Justice R. Olukolu granted the order of interim injunction following an ex […]
Maltina @ 50: Brand Ambassador Kiekie joins flag off nationwide school tour on nourishing young minds
By Kingsley Adegboye For 50 years, Maltina has been a source of nourishment and happiness to Nigerians. Building on this legacy, the leading malt brand has launched a nationwide Nourishment Tour—a bold initiative to nourish one million young minds across the country. The first phase of the Tour kicked off February 9, 2026, with schools […]
NANS S’West rejects ‘elders’ endorsement of presidential aspirant
The South-West Zone of the National Association of Nigerian Students has dismissed claims that regional elders and stakeholders endorsed a consensus candidate for the 2026 NANS presidency. The student body said the report, which alleged that the South-West Elders and Stakeholders Forum had adopted a presidential aspirant on behalf of the zone, was misleading and […]
Mechanical Engineers advocate AI-driven curriculum for sustainable future
By Matilda Ikediobi Experts in mechanical engineering have called for reforms in the education sector, saying Artificial Intelligence, AI, digital twin concepts, and data literacy be integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes through Outcome-Based Education, OBE, methodologies. The experts said the successful adoption of smart engineering requires coordinated action in education and skills development, […]
Lagos 2027: President Tinubu’s litmus test
By TAYO WILLIAMS The time is ticking fast. Months are fast narrowing to weeks. It is 10 months to the 2027 general election. Yet, an eerie silence pervades the entire Lagos political landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose imprimatur will decide many political fates, is battling a different kind of headache far from his re-election challenge. […]
Double honours for Adebiyi Gbadamosi
Businessman Adebiyi Gbadamosi had every reason to celebrate recently as his company, B.I.G Multiquest, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Lafarge Award Night, clinching two major laurels at the prestigious ceremony.
FUPRE’s Lucy Ifeoma emerges overall winner of Pinefon Innovation Challenge
Miss Lucy Ifeoma Ugwuanyi, a student of the Petroleum Engineering Department of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, has emerged as the overall winner of the third edition of the Pinefon Innovative Challenge (SHE CAN 3.0). The intellectually stimulating competition took place yesterday on Friday March 6, 2026, at the lecture […]
Beer Sectoral Group appoints Thibaut Boidin Chairman
The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG), a member of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Boidin, Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Breweries Plc, as Chairman of the BSG, effective March 5, 2026.
