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EBRD Literature Prize Celebrates Azerbaijani Masterpiece & The Power Of Translation
Winning novel showcases how translation continues to connect cultures, preserve literary heritage and expand global appreciation of overlooked classics. Prestigious International Recognition THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced Akram Aylisli’s People and Trees: A Trilogy as the winner of its 2026 Literature Prize, honouring one of Azerbaijan’s most celebrated literary works […]
Trump Alters Hormuz Strategy As Iran Expands Threats Over Vital Shipping Routes
US-Iran Conflict Enters New Phase Over Strait of Hormuz THE conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a more volatile phase, with both countries shifting their focus from conventional military operations to a strategic struggle over control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade corridors. Fresh US […]
AI Can Create Content—But Copyright Still Belongs To Humans
Technology Challenges Traditional Copyright ARTIFICIAL intelligence has become one of the most disruptive innovations of the digital age, producing literary works, paintings, music, films and other creative content at unprecedented speed. Its growing capabilities have sparked global discussions about whether machines should one day enjoy the same legal recognition as human creators. Legal experts, however, […]
Relief & Remembrance: Oyo School Kidnap Survivors Return Home, Senate Honours Fallen Heroes
Rescued Pupils, Teachers Return Home After 56-Day Ordeal SCENES of relief and emotion unfolded in Oyo State as pupils and teachers rescued from one of the state’s deadliest school kidnappings reunited with their families after being discharged from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso. The victims, who spent 56 days […]
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead Of 2027 General Elections
INEC Pushes for Improved Financial Support THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed for increased and sustained funding to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing rising election costs, expanding responsibilities and the need to improve staff welfare. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the appeal during a visit by the […]
Young Scholars Set To Meet Soyinka As WSICE Announces Essay Finalists
Top Essay Finalists Emerge for WS@92 Celebration THE organisers of the 17th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) 2026 have announced the Top 10 essay finalists from Ogun State in the annual national essay competition organised to commemorate the 92nd birthday of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The finalists emerged after a rigorous assessment of […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
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. […]
Business
FG Unveils $500 Million Fund To Drive Niger Delta Agribusiness, Food Security
Investment Initiative to Unlock Regional Potential THE Federal Government has launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to stimulate large-scale investment in agriculture, promote food security and diversify economic activities across the Niger Delta. Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the initiative during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held in Abuja, […]
Middle East Tensions Threaten Nigeria’s Inflation Gains
Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflationary Pressure NIGERIA’S inflation outlook improved in June as falling international crude oil prices helped reduce domestic fuel costs, providing temporary relief for households and businesses struggling with high living expenses. According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), global crude oil prices declined for the second consecutive […]
FAAC Shares ₦10.46 Trillion To FG, States, LGs In Five Months
Federation Revenue Tops ₦10 Trillion THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of ₦10.456 trillion to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, the 774 local government councils and oil-producing states during its first five allocation meetings of 2026, reflecting sustained growth in federation revenue despite fluctuations in Value Added Tax (VAT) and […]
DisCos Reject NERC’s CapEx Account Directive, Allege Regulatory Overreach
DisCos Oppose New Regulatory Requirement NIGERIA’S Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have opposed a directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) mandating operators to establish dedicated Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Provision Accounts, arguing that the measure amounts to excessive regulatory intervention in privately generated revenue. The companies contend that the directive, which took effect on […]
Politics
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead Of 2027 General Elections
INEC Pushes for Improved Financial Support THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed for increased and sustained funding to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing rising election costs, expanding responsibilities and the need to improve staff welfare. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the appeal during a visit by the […]
Oborevwori Reaffirms Support For Stronger Local Governments In Delta
Support for Local Government Reaffirmed DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening local government administration, describing grassroots governance as central to sustainable development across the state. The governor gave the assurance during the inauguration of a Chairman’s Office Complex and a Chapel at the Udu Local Government Council […]
INEC Explains Step-By-Step Process For Online PVC Registration
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
Governor Eno Credits LG Autonomy For Rural Growth, Honours Outstanding NYSC Member
Governor Says Local Government Autonomy Is Driving Grassroots Development AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting financial autonomy to local governments, saying the policy has strengthened grassroots governance by increasing funding for rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life in local communities. The governor made the […]