The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology in Ogun State. The bill, which was recently approved by the upper legislative chamber, aims to create a specialized institution that will focus on providing high-quality education and training in science and technology to members of the Nigeria […]
A recent surge in the value of Nigeria’s monetary unit has been observed, with the currency strengthening against the American currency at the authorized exchange platform. Figures released by the nation’s apex bank indicate a closing rate of 1,597.7 units per dollar on Monday. This development represents a positive shift from the preceding […]
Member of Lagos State House of Assembly and actor-turned-lawmaker, Hon. Desmond Elliott, has moved a motion for the institutional support of “Detty December” as a major driver of economic and cultural growth in Lagos State. Moving the motion, Elliott highlighted the substantial financial impact of December festivities in Lagos, citing official figures that underscore the […]
BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR BASHIRU OLAMILEKAN AS NEW INEC CHAIRMAN
A constitutional amendment bill proposing the rotation of the offices of President and Vice President among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones was rejected by members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill was one of seven constitutional alteration bills listed for consideration. While the House initially resolved to debate the bills simultaneously, allowing members […]
PRESS RELEASE RE: CLARIFICATION ON VIRAL VIDEO OF POLICE HELICOPTER OPERATION IN KOGI STATE The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a video currently circulating online, depicting a police helicopter landing and taking off in an area with armed individuals. Contrary to the misleading and false narrative suggesting that the aircraft was used to deliver […]
Mr. Chibuike Aguene, widely recognized as Nigeria’s first indigenous AI software developer and CEO of Bildup Technology, has called for the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the country’s critical sectors, particularly education. Speaking on Arise TV’s Newsnight, Aguene emphasized that AI has the potential to democratize access to quality education and […]
Tennis icons, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership just six months after it began, marking the conclusion of a high-profile collaboration as the French Open approaches. The partnership, which began in November 2024, brought together two former world No. 1 players with a long history as fierce on-court rivals. This […]
The National Judicial Institute (NJI) has called on judicial officers across the country to be particularly mindful of the unique vulnerabilities faced by women, children, and marginalized communities as the justice system increasingly embraces digital transformation. This directive was highlighted during a recent workshop aimed at preparing the judiciary for the challenges of […]
In an inspiring turn of events, 16-year-old Sodiq Shoyode, who scored an impressive 360 in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has been awarded a scholarship for his university education. The scholarship was presented to him by Kamorudeen Yusuf, President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, in recognition of his academic excellence. Sodiq’s […]
