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As the 2027 general elections approach, political parties are gearing up for the contest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to retain the presidency and strengthen its hold across the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened the 2027 electioneering season, paving the way for political parties to roll out their […]

“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.

While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society

At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty

Stakeholders reviewed its structure, examined its proposed standards and assessment approach, identified potential implementation challenges

*As OADC, Analytics Intelligence deal, media’s Big Tech battle fuel push for homegrown AI By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria’s dream of achieving artificial intelligence AI sovereignty may have received an unexpected boost from Anambra State, where the state’s ICT Agency has begun deploying a locally trained AI system to automate government operations and explore new ways […]

By Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria. The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s […]

….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify …FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsApp By Juliet Umeh Social media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegations that it deliberately designed its platforms in ways that could harm children and teenagers. […]

…Candidates can now verify, upload results from home By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has introduced an online system allowing candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The new service, which initially covers […]

By Adesina Wahab She got enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, 24 years ago and has risen through the ranks to become an Inspector in the Traffic Department. Justina Omogbai, a mother of five, was recently recognized and honoured by the management of Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos during their second Registry Week and […]

In the days of yore, the academic session was brought to a close with Prize Giving Day, during which pupils and students would also present drama sketches and playlets, principally to teach morals. Such events were held at no cost to parents and guardians; rather, some pupils and students who excelled would go home with prizes.

Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation