By Arabinrin Aderonke We do not talk enough about institutions or agencies in Nigeria. The conversation is often about who holds office, who left, who is performing, and who is not. But if we are serious about building a country that works, we must change that focus. Great nations like the United States, Germany, and […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria will initiate a nationwide tree-planting campaign during the forthcoming rainy season as part of its renewed push toward reforestation and environmental sustainability. The Vice President made this known as the federal government intensifies efforts to combat the effects of deforestation, desertification, and climate change across the country. […]
The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed a Cameroonian, Dr. George Elombi, as the forthcoming President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of this esteemed continental financial institution. This development marks him as the fourth individual to preside over the Bank since its inception in 1993. He will succeed […]
Ellah Lakes Plc has announced its intention to seek shareholder approval for raising up to N250 billion through diverse equity issuance avenues at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) slated for July 25, 2025, in Lagos. In a declaration, the company outlined plans to secure approval for capital acquisition via private placement, public offering, or […]
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that his late predecessor, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, had signed a letter authorizing the formal transfer of power to him during his prolonged medical absence in 2010, but the letter was deliberately withheld from the National Assembly by one of Yar’Adua’s aides. Jonathan made the revelation during a […]
In a unanimous decision, the All Progressive Congress (APC) governors, under the aegis of the Progressivey Governors’ Forum (PGF), have welcomed the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje. The decision was taken at the conclusion of a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, hosted by the Governor of Edo State, […]
Over 300 journalists received free medical check-ups on Saturday during a health outreach organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital. The outreach, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako District, Abuja, aimed at improving the health and productivity of media practitioners, many […]
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the timely completion of the Eleyele Ido Eruwa Road, promising that the critical infrastructure will be delivered within the next 11 months. Speaking on Saturday during the official installation of Oba Samuel Adedayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eleruwa […]
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of renowned film and stage producer, Kayode Peters, who died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, at the age of 49. The news of Peters’ death was confirmed by his family on his official Instagram page, who released a statement expressing their […]
Tension gripped Gyutiev Model College in Benue State on Saturday after final-year students allegedly set ablaze the home of their principal over accusations of fraud and betrayal regarding their National Examinations Council (NECO) registration. According to eyewitness reports and emerging community sources, the students who are mostly SS3 candidates were enraged after discovering that […]
