In a landmark achievement for Nigeria and the African continent, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council. The historic election took place on Friday, June 28, 2025, during the closing session of the 145th/146th WCO Council meetings […]
According to the latest 2025 estimates released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and shared by Statisense, South Sudan has emerged as the poorest country in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $251. The report paints a grim picture of global income inequality, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by some […]
Billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk foresees a future where artificial intelligence advancements could make jobs optional, revolutionizing the way people live and work. According to Musk, the productivity generated by AI could fund universal basic income, potentially transforming societal structures. Musk’s vision raises fundamental questions about the meaning of life and purpose in a […]
Dubai has announced plans to construct the world’s first green highway, dubbed the Dubai Green Spine, a transformative 64-kilometre corridor along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), featuring 1 million trees, solar-powered public transport, and eco-conscious urban infrastructure. The project, spearheaded by UAE-based sustainable design firm URB, is designed to drastically cut emissions, combat […]
The fervent commitment displayed by Nigerian youths after the End SARS movement in 2020 seemed to wane barely a year later. The protests had ignited a desire among young people to bring about change by voting out old political figures and ushering in new leadership in the 2023 elections. However, as time passed, […]
Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist from Kano, Nigeria, has left an indelible mark on the nation’s business and social landscape. Born in 1931 to the illustrious Alhassan Dantata, a prominent business magnate in West Africa, Aminu Dantata built a legacy that transcended generations. Throughout his life, Dantata was dedicated to […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi As public chatter intensifies over trillions supposedly unaccounted for in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), it is crucial to separate political fiction from professional fact. The recent controversy surrounding alleged missing funds has stirred unnecessary public hysteria, much of it founded on misinformation and political undertones. Headlines of NNPC […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honor, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank for his outstanding contributions to development of Africa, particularly prioritising Nigeria’s interests. The President gave the […]
The Nigerian electricity sector is undergoing a major transformation as seven states officially assume control of electricity regulation within their borders, following the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023 signed by President Bola Tinubu. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Enugu, Ondo, Ekiti, Imo, Oyo, Edo, and Kogi states have successfully transitioned […]
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has warned political parties and their supporters against engaging in electoral violence or malpractice. During a high-level meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held in Abuja on Friday, the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, emphasized the critical role of security forces in safeguarding […]
