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Oborevwori Building Strong Foundation For Industrial Growth Through Power Investments — Aniagwu
THE Delta State Government says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is laying the groundwork for accelerated industrial growth by prioritising strategic investments in power generation, following recent constitutional changes that give states greater control over electricity. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated this on Wednesday during the visit of the […]
Nigeria Kicks Off American Football With New Federation Board
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI American Football Gets Official Recognition in Nigeria THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally inaugurated the pioneering board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), signaling a historic milestone for the sport in the country. During the ceremony, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko urged the board to set high standards and […]
Biodun Jeyifo @80: A Life Of Ideas, Justice & African Letters
The Formative Years of a Scholar BIODUN Jeyifo was born on 5 January 1946, in a Nigeria on the cusp of independence, and his life mirrored the nation’s turbulent and promising trajectory. Educated at the University of Ibadan, Jeyifo distinguished himself early, earning a first-class degree in English — a rare achievement in an era […]
Diplomacy & Destiny: How Gowon & Afrifa Shaped West African Politics
Sandhurst Alumni on the World Stage ON 25 July 1969, Abuja’s diplomatic calendar witnessed a moment of distinction when Brigadier Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa of Ghana arrived in Nigeria on a two‑day state visit at the invitation of Nigerian Head of State, Major‑General Yakubu Gowon. This meeting was notable for marking the first official encounter between […]
Embrace AI to Tackle Evolving Crime, NSCDC Personnel Told
NSCDC Intensifies Shift to AI-Driven Forensic Investigations THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is stepping up efforts to modernise its investigative operations, with Commandant-General Dr. Ahmed Audi urging officers to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in crime detection and prosecution. Speaking at the conclusion of a two-day workshop in Abuja on “Forensic and […]
EU, Gallery Of Code Drive AI Revolution For Afro-European Creatives
EU, Gallery of Code Chart New AI Frontier for Afro-European Creatives THE European Union (EU) has entered into a strategic partnership with Abuja-based Gallery of Code to deepen the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in empowering Afro-European creatives and preserving cultural heritage. The collaboration, unveiled at the ongoing AI+ARTS WEEK symposium in Abuja, reflects growing […]
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Electronic Poll Results Backed, Manual Collation Remains Safeguard In Senate Bill
Senate Approves Hybrid System for Transmission of Election Results IN a dramatic session on Tuesday, the Nigerian Senate reversed an earlier decision that had removed electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. The upper chamber approved electronic transmission from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing […]
Senate, House Clash Over Real-Time Results in Electoral Bill
Senate Approves Electoral Act Amendment, Excludes Real-Time Clause THE controversy surrounding the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 took center stage at the National Assembly yesterday as the Senate passed a revised version of the legislation endorsing electronic transmission of election results—but notably without the contentious “real-time” provision. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over the plenary […]
Nigeria Braces For More Loans As 2026 Budget Deficit Widens To ₦25.27 Trillion
NIGERIA is set to continue borrowing to finance its expanding budget deficit as the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals a funding gap of ₦25.27 trillion, raising renewed concerns over debt sustainability, weak revenue mobilisation, and poor budget implementation. This position was disclosed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola, during the […]
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Fuel Price Cut: Dangote Reduces Gantry Rate By ₦25 Per Litre
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦25 per litre. The refinery announced on Tuesday that the price had been cut from ₦799 per litre to ₦774 per litre, with the new rate taking immediate effect nationwide. The adjustment was […]
Soaring Input Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Food Security, Experts Warn
Rising Costs of Fertilisers and Seeds Threaten Food Security in Nigeria AS Nigeria enters 2026, experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector are raising alarms over escalating input costs, warning that the country could slide into a preventable food crisis if urgent measures are not taken. Fertilisers, improved seeds, agrochemicals, fuel, and machinery have become […]
Beyond The Middleman: Using Marketing Boards To Stabilise Farm Prices
PRICE instability remains one of the most persistent challenges facing farmers, particularly in developing economies where agriculture is dominated by smallholder producers. From grains and tubers to export crops like cocoa and cotton, farmers are frequently exposed to unpredictable price swings that erode incomes, discourage long-term investment, and deepen rural poverty. During harvest seasons, markets […]
Nigeria Braces For More Loans As 2026 Budget Deficit Widens To ₦25.27 Trillion
NIGERIA is set to continue borrowing to finance its expanding budget deficit as the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals a funding gap of ₦25.27 trillion, raising renewed concerns over debt sustainability, weak revenue mobilisation, and poor budget implementation. This position was disclosed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola, during the […]
Politics
Protest In Akwa Ibom As APC Members Accuse PDP Defectors Of Power Grab
APC Members Protest Alleged Plot to Replace Party Structures SOME aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State have staged a protest over what they described as an alleged clandestine attempt by party leaders to dissolve ward and chapter structures ahead of the party’s upcoming […]
Electronic Poll Results Backed, Manual Collation Remains Safeguard In Senate Bill
Senate Approves Hybrid System for Transmission of Election Results IN a dramatic session on Tuesday, the Nigerian Senate reversed an earlier decision that had removed electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. The upper chamber approved electronic transmission from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing […]
Senate, House Clash Over Real-Time Results in Electoral Bill
Senate Approves Electoral Act Amendment, Excludes Real-Time Clause THE controversy surrounding the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 took center stage at the National Assembly yesterday as the Senate passed a revised version of the legislation endorsing electronic transmission of election results—but notably without the contentious “real-time” provision. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over the plenary […]
Senate Session Turns Chaotic Over Electronic Results Transmission
Senate Session Disrupted Over Electronic Transmission Clause A tense and rowdy session unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers debated the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings from the 4th February sitting, during which the Electoral Bill had been passed. The chaos erupted over the exclusion of a provision mandating real-time electronic transmission […]