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Emerging Storytellers Convene In Lagos For Cultural Writing Residency
Fostering Cultural Storytelling THE J. Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture and History is hosting a fortnight-long writers’ retreat, bringing together 28 emerging storytellers and cultural thinkers from across Nigeria. The initiative, guided by choreographer and Centre Director Qudus Onikeku, aims to document contemporary Nigerian culture across literature, visual arts, performance, urban culture, pop music, and […]
New Platform Targets 10 Million Women In Economic Empowerment Drive
Digital Platform Launched to Expand Women’s Opportunities IN commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has unveiled the Happy Woman Digital Platform during a private launch in Lagos. The initiative is designed to strengthen women’s access to economic resources, including finance, skills development, and market opportunities, […]
New Electricity Regulators’ Forum Targets Unified Tariffs, Better Oversight
Forum Launched to Strengthen Electricity Governance IN a move aimed at improving electricity governance in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has inaugurated the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER). The launch took place during a high-level regulatory meeting in Lagos involving State Electricity Regulators, marking a new phase in efforts to coordinate oversight […]
Four States Unite In Jos Talks To Tackle Rising Insecurity
States Seek Joint Solutions to Security Threats A high-level dialogue involving stakeholders from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states has underscored the urgency of coordinated action to address rising insecurity across Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions. The consultative meeting, held in Jos, was convened by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) in partnership […]
Akwa Ibom Polytechnic Admits 1,925 As Reforms Drive Rapid Rise
Reforms, Rankings and Renewed Confidence AKWA Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has admitted 1,925 new students, marking a significant academic milestone that reflects the institution’s recent transformation and rising national profile. Speaking at the 31st matriculation ceremony, the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Essien, attributed the polytechnic’s progress to targeted reforms that have repositioned […]
Foreign Investors Drive Banking Sector Recapitalisation Ahead Of Deadline
Recapitalisation Drive Signals Renewed Confidence in Nigerian Banks NIGERIA’S banking sector has recorded a significant capital inflow of ₦4.61 trillion as lenders race to meet the recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, the development highlights both domestic and foreign investor confidence, with nearly 27 per cent […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Slow Start For Enugu International Trade Fair Amid Rising Costs
Low-Key Opening at Trade Fair Complex THE 37th Enugu International Trade Fair commenced on Saturday on a subdued note, with most exhibitors yet to fully set up their stands at the International Trade Fair Complex. Observations at the venue showed that activities were minimal on opening day, as many regular participants were still constructing their […]
Gulf Crisis Fallout: Rising Fuel Costs Push Nigerian Agriculture To The Brink
Global Conflict, Local Consequences ESCALATING hostilities involving United States, Israel and Iran are reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with Nigeria’s agricultural sector emerging as a key casualty of the unfolding crisis. Disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have tightened global supply chains, triggering a spike in petroleum prices. In Nigeria, […]
Dangote Refinery Hikes Prices, Becomes Lifeline For Fuel-Starved Africa
Geopolitical Crisis Reshapes Fuel Trade THE ongoing global energy disruption has begun to reshape fuel trade patterns across Africa, with Nigeria emerging as a critical supplier following supply shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East. Countries across the continent, particularly in Southern and East Africa, are increasingly turning to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as […]
Global Price Shocks Drive Nigeria’s Soaring Wheat Imports
Imports Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply NIGERIA’S reliance on imported wheat has deepened, with shipments from Russia rising sharply in early 2026. Data shows that direct wheat imports from Russia’s Port of Vysotsk increased by 64 per cent within the first eight weeks of the year, reaching 131,000 tonnes valued at $30.3 million. This marks […]
Politics
Oborevwori Inaugurates 295 Grassroots Coordinators To Drive Renewed Hope Agenda
Oborevwori Inaugurates Grassroots Coordinators to Deepen Political Mobilisation DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated Local Government and Ward Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots political engagement across the state. The ceremony, held in Asaba, brought together government officials, party leaders, and stakeholders, marking a significant […]
Tension In Akwa Ibom As Governor Guarantees Return For Incumbents
Consensus Politics Meets Grassroots Resistance Automatic Return Plan Reshapes Akwa Ibom’s 2027 Race GOVERNOR Umo Eno has altered Akwa Ibom’s political landscape by abandoning the zoning system and endorsing automatic return tickets for all incumbent elected officials ahead of the 2027 elections. The policy shift is linked to a broader political understanding designed to reward […]
2027: Uzodimma, Oborevwori, Okowa Push Unified Messaging, Grassroots Mobilisation At South-South APC Summit
THE Governor of Imo State and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have called for coordinated messaging and stronger grassroots mobilisation across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders made the call on Monday during the South-South Strategic Communications and Mobilisation […]
2027 Polls: Oborevwori Orders Appointees To Resign By 31st March
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026. The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with […]