By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Terrorists stormed Mbwelle village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night, killing no fewer than eight persons in a sporadic shooting that lasted close to an hour. Our correspondent gathered that most of the victims were members of the same family. The attack occurred around 11pm […]
Pope Leo XIV embarks Monday on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff last year.
Fear of another terrorist attack has forced residents of Omugo, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to flee the community, leaving behind vigilantes and hunters securing their properties.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has initiated a probe following online reports alleging widespread extortion by personnel along the Lagos-Seme border corridor.
“The Police Command in Ondo State strongly condemns the heinous violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives.
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Consumers have expressed pessimism on the macroeconomy, first time since November 2025, as their overall sentiment stood at -10.3 index points in March compared to 0.8 index point in February. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this yesterday in its March 2026 Household Expectation Survey Report. “The Overall Consumer Sentiments in March […]
“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!” Trump wrote in a nearly 500-word social media diatribe.
The Abia State Government has urged to striking judiciary workers to suspend their industrial action and submit to verification, insisting that the impasse over leave allowance can be resolved within 48 hours—if the union proves its claim.
By Cynthia Alo Wema Bank has declared that it would sustain its impressive financial performance and business growth momentum in the coming years on the heels of its 2025 financial results. Commenting on the remarkable performance, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Moruf Oseni, also said the bank would continue to deliver superior value to all […]
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection to average of 4.1 percent in 2026. In October 2025, World Bank projected Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.4 percent in 2026 and 2027. The bank also downgraded the projection for 2027 to 4.2 percent, while the growth forecast for 2028 […]
China-made catalytic converters are increasingly providing relief to automobile owners who have lost theirs to fraudulent mechanics and unscrupulous used car dealers
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.
Countries like Australia and Canada have institutionalised systems where the advisory role is supported by permanent staff and specialised analysts
Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities.
The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability.
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor For the past five years, Co Founder and CEO of Cardforté, a card technology company, Seun Lawal, has navigated his business through the trenches to now appear in the Frontline of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem But within those years, he has learned that doing business in Nigeria teaches one very quickly […]
By Prince Osuagwu High-level government officials and development partners gathered at the University of Lagos to unveil the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pods (AI UNIPOD) at the Lagos State University, yaba. Organizers say AI UNIPOD is a project that aims to empower students and institutions with practical skills, foster innovation, and spur measurable social and […]
If Telecom services remain the way it had been in the past few weeks, we surely will have an Easter celebration full of dropped calls and data depletion complaints.
There are over 10 million Nigerians who fall into this category and there are over 4,000 schools set up across the country for the purpose
By Elizabeth Osayande A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development. Prof. Bamiro made the call while delivering the keynote address at the four-day 67th meeting […]
By Elizabeth Osayande The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition. This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the […]
YABATECH has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering
