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New Report Warns Investment Shortfall Threatens Africa’s Electrification Goals
A new study says Sub-Saharan Africa must dramatically increase investment in energy infrastructure, financing innovation and public-private collaboration if it hopes to deliver electricity to hundreds of millions of people by 2035. Africa’s Energy Access Challenge Remains Vast DESPITE notable gains in recent years, more than 500 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa still live without […]
Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB & The Question Of Strategy In Political Struggle
The Difference Between Seeing a Problem and Solving It ONE of the clearest distinctions between effective leadership and emotional activism lies in the ability to separate the recognition of a problem from the quality of the solution proposed to address it. A logical mind understands that identifying a challenge is only the beginning of a […]
Governors Push For Expanded Powers As State Police Debate Gains Momentum
State Governors Seek Stronger Security Powers Under Proposed State Police Framework NIGERIA’S governors are intensifying calls for constitutional reforms that would grant them greater authority over security operations within their states as momentum builds toward the establishment of State Police Services across the country. The latest proposals emerged from a high-level strategic meeting involving state […]
Ethiope West Constituency II: Oghara Leaders Call For Fair Play & Competence
Oghara Kingdom Seeks Common Purpose Amid New Political Opportunity THE creation of Ethiope West Federal Constituency II has been described by stakeholders in Oghara Kingdom as a significant political milestone capable of reshaping representation and accelerating development within the area. As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of future electoral contests, the Oghara Elite […]
Poetry Reading Club Charts New Course As Sierra Leone Youth Embrace Literary Revival
Throne Poetry Celebrates Growth, Leadership Transition at Fourah Bay College A Gathering Focused on Literature and Youth Development THE Poetry Reading Club (PRC) at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has concluded another milestone reading session, reinforcing its commitment to promoting literary culture and creative expression among young people. Held at the institution’s campus […]
From Akintola To Tinubu? The Historical Parallels Fueling Nigeria’s Political Debate
By KIO AMACHREE A critical examination of claims that contemporary political developments mirror some of the tensions that preceded the collapse of Nigeria’s First Republic. History’s Long Shadow Over Nigerian Politics NIGERIAN politics is often shaped by the weight of history. Political crises that unfolded decades ago continue to influence how citizens interpret contemporary events, especially […]
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Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
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: […]
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Umahi Demands Lower Cement Prices, Warns Of Pressure On Road Projects
Government Raises Alarm Over Cement Prices THE Federal Government has expressed concern over the continued rise in cement prices, warning that the trend is placing significant pressure on critical infrastructure projects across the country. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the escalating cost of cement has become a major challenge for contractors handling federal projects, […]
World Cup Without Nigeria Leaves Viewing Centres Struggling For Survival
Nigeria’s Absence Takes Toll on Viewing Centre Business THE excitement that usually accompanies the FIFA World Cup appears noticeably subdued across Kwara State, where viewing centre operators are grappling with poor patronage during the ongoing 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. For many operators who invested heavily in subscriptions and facility […]
Jet A1 Price Surge Hits Airlines Hard, United Nigeria Reports ₦10 Billion Setback
Rising Fuel Costs Shake Airline Operations UNITED Nigeria Airlines has disclosed that it suffered losses estimated at ₦10 billion within a three-month period as soaring aviation fuel prices and global supply disruptions intensified pressure on Nigeria’s airline industry. The airline’s Executive Chairman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, attributed the losses largely to the sharp increase in Jet […]
Why Your Next iPhone Could Cost More As Apple Battles Memory Chip Crunch
Apple Faces Rising Costs as AI Boom Reshapes Global Tech Supply Chains APPLE has indicated that consumers may soon face higher prices across parts of its product lineup as the global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure drives up the cost of critical semiconductor components. The development comes as the technology giant grapples with a […]
Politics
Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB & The Question Of Strategy In Political Struggle
The Difference Between Seeing a Problem and Solving It ONE of the clearest distinctions between effective leadership and emotional activism lies in the ability to separate the recognition of a problem from the quality of the solution proposed to address it. A logical mind understands that identifying a challenge is only the beginning of a […]
Governors Push For Expanded Powers As State Police Debate Gains Momentum
State Governors Seek Stronger Security Powers Under Proposed State Police Framework NIGERIA’S governors are intensifying calls for constitutional reforms that would grant them greater authority over security operations within their states as momentum builds toward the establishment of State Police Services across the country. The latest proposals emerged from a high-level strategic meeting involving state […]
Ethiope West Constituency II: Oghara Leaders Call For Fair Play & Competence
Oghara Kingdom Seeks Common Purpose Amid New Political Opportunity THE creation of Ethiope West Federal Constituency II has been described by stakeholders in Oghara Kingdom as a significant political milestone capable of reshaping representation and accelerating development within the area. As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of future electoral contests, the Oghara Elite […]
From Akintola To Tinubu? The Historical Parallels Fueling Nigeria’s Political Debate
By KIO AMACHREE A critical examination of claims that contemporary political developments mirror some of the tensions that preceded the collapse of Nigeria’s First Republic. History’s Long Shadow Over Nigerian Politics NIGERIAN politics is often shaped by the weight of history. Political crises that unfolded decades ago continue to influence how citizens interpret contemporary events, especially […]