By Dakuku Peterside Let me be upfront: I commiserate with everyone affected by the Borno flood. This is a catastrophe that goes beyond physical devastation; it is about systemic failures. I appreciate Governor Babagana Zulum’s leadership so far. In response…
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in achieving universal access to sanitation. A recent UNICEF report reveals that the country needs approximately 20 million toilets to eliminate the rampant practice of open…
…It’s a game-changer for Nigeria’s maritime future — Oyetola By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its full support behind the Bakassi Deep Seaport Integrated Project, a major infrastructural initiative at transforming Nigeria’s maritime sector and boosting…
By Esther Adejoke The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) hosted a stakeholders’ consultative forum on emerging technologies on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Lagos. The forum focused on utilizing the 6 GHz band (5925-7125 MHz) for Wi-Fi and International Mobile Telecommunications…
Protests erupted in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed outrage over the results of the recent local government elections, which they claim were fraudulent. The demonstration turned violent when Ibrahim Suberu, a…
…As total assets surge to N36.6trn Access Holdings posted a pre-tax profit of N348.9 billion for the half-year ending June 30, 2024, as banks continue to enjoy bumper profits from Nigeria’s high interest rates. The group’s pre-tax profit during the…
…Announce authentic results from polling units to avert crisis – PDP warns APC, INEC …PDP backs Fintiri, alleges manipulation of result …AAC condemns INEC’s conduct, calls for mass protests By Our Correspondent The Edo State governorship election has taken a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a crackdown on organised crime groups involved in international car thefts. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, he directed security agencies—including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC) have agreed to forge partnership and collaboration towards effecting cyber data protection in the country. This agreement was brokered in Abuja on Wednesday, September 18, 2024…
African philanthropist and business leader, Tony Elumelu, will make Africa’s transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition central to the discussions at this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), taking place late September in New York. Elumelu will call…
