By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Apena of Egbaland, Chief Suarau Alani Bankole, has attributed many of Nigeria’s persistent challenges to the structure and operation of the country’s political system, rather than solely to the individuals occupying political offices. Bankole, an octogenarian businessman, argued that the existing political arrangement often makes it difficult for leaders to […]

Nigeria has moved to strengthen its economic, trade, investment and innovation partnerships with Sweden and other Nordic countries following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by Ambassador Lola Akande to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. The ceremony in Stockholm formally marked the beginning of Akande’s diplomatic tenure in Sweden. She is also concurrently […]

By Nnasom David The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and other prominent personalities are expected to grace the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards 2026. The annual event, now in its 16th edition, is set to bring together humanitarian, political leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, philanthropists, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A Germany funded Global Project Promotion of Agricultural Finance for Agri-based Enterprises in Rural Areas (GP AgFin) Nigeria Project, Thursday, disclosed of disbursing ₦61bn to over 101,449 farmers and agribusinesses, without guarantees or warranties in eight years through partner financial institutions. This was made known at its National Close-out Event […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win Kano State in the 2027 presidential election, despite the political influence of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.