By Ola’ Ajao-Akala In the wake of recent unrest in Kenya, triggered by the controversial finance bill, there lies a poignant lesson for Nigeria—a warning about the potential consequences of perceived governmental insensitivity during times of economic hardship. As the…
Since 1921 when the then Governor-General of Nigeria, Sir Hugh Clifford conducted the first census during the colonial era, with the country’s population put at 18.8 million, the nation has been battling with the problem of conducting an accurate and…
Nigeria, a nation teeming with potential, finds itself at a critical juncture. The persistent calls for restructuring grow louder by the day, yet the reluctance to take bold action threatens to push the country further into peril. Delaying restructuring is…
GIABA, an inter-governmental action group against money laundering in West Africa, says Nigeria recorded significant achievements in its war against money laundering and terrorism financing in 2023. GIABA said this in its 2023 annual report unveiled for ambassadors of member…
By Opeyemi Abdulsalam The World Bank has approved two financing facilities of $2.25 billion for Nigeria to support the Federal Government’s efforts to stabilize the economy. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the ministry’s director of information and…
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have strengthened bilateral agreement on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), to harness transformative power of technology for mutual growth. Ms Samuela Isopi, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said this on Thursday when she…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said his administration would continue to uphold the good vision and desire of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Abiodun described the late Abiola as a completely detribalised Nigerian and a great son…
Just yesterday about 30 lawmakers at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly proposed a six-year single tenure for President and Governors in the political architecture of this country among other sundry issues. The question that has been pondering on…
By Matthew Denis As part of proactive steps to combat disease outbreak within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria and Niger Republic commences surveillance meetings initiated by the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO). Data has indicated that…
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has said the country must be a key voice in the conversations to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mamman spoke during a breakfast meeting at the 2024 Education…
