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The United Kingdom government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Digital Energy Challenge, a high-stakes competition offering €827,000 in total funding to African startups and small businesses. Announced via the British High Commission in Nigeria on Monday, the initiative aims to spotlight Nigerian innovators capable of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology to […]
The Ijaiya family has members who have excelled in different academic fields, from medicine and law to accounting, education, and agriculture. This rare achievement has become a topic of celebration and inspiration online. The 10 professors include Munir Ijaiya in Medicine, Waheed Olatinwo also in Medicine, Mufutau in Accounting, Sidikat in Education, Gafar in Economics, […]
In a significant policy shift, the United States government has resumed visa processing for foreign-trained medical doctors, a move expected to provide major relief to thousands of Nigerian physicians currently working in or seeking to enter the American healthcare system. The decision comes after a quiet reversal of a January 2026 policy that had effectively […]
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the police for arresting some bloggers. The arrest was connected to reports about the divorce of business mogul Tony Elumelu. Sowore described the action as an attack on freedom of the press and expression. According to Sowore, the police should not be used […]
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has officially welcomed Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He described the party as Nigeria’s most stable political party with no faction or ongoing litigation. The welcome is seen as a major development in the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. Dickson, […]
Police in Katsina State have launched a manhunt for bandits who carried out a deadly attack in the state. The criminals attacked a community, killing several people and causing fear among residents. Security forces have been deployed to track down the attackers and bring them to justice. The bandit attack has left many families grieving […]
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members. The incident has caused serious concern within the company and the communities it serves. The affected workers were kidnapped while carrying out their official duties. According to the company, the two staff members were taken by unknown gunmen in […]
A medical expert has advised popular singer, Portable to undergo a brain scan before participating in any celebrity boxing match. The warning comes amid growing concerns about the risks involved in boxing, especially for untrained celebrities. The doctor emphasised the need for proper medical checks to avoid serious health complications. Portable, known for his energetic […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has announced the creation of a full-fledged Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development to oversee aviation policies and infrastructure in the state. The announcement was made on his return to Uyo from Accra, Ghana, aboard a maiden international flight that landed at the Victor Attah International Airport, marking a […]
A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday admitted into evidence the extrajudicial statement of Henry Omoile, co-defendant in the ongoing alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that the statement made by Omoile to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
