December 29, 2024
Nigeria: Abia Airport - Misplaced Priority or Strategic Investment?
In 2023, during the build-up to the gubernatorial elections, I commended then-candidate Alex Otti for his audacity and vision. His manifesto got me listening. There was this deep… Read more »
Nigeria: Elusive Local Councils' Autonomy
Despite the laudable judgement of the Supreme Court in granting autonomy to local government councils in the country in line with the provisions of the constitution, some state… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria End Ghana Jinx As Eagles Pick CHAN 2025 Ticket
Nigeria capped a woeful 2024 season for Ghana's football yesterday as the Home-based Eagles defeated the Black Galaxies to qualify for next year's Championship of African Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation and the Banks
ETIM ETIM reckons that the banks have barely 15 months to meet the deadline Read more »
Nigeria: Wole Arisekola Daughter's Superlative Wedding Soiree
The wedding ceremony of Segilola Olasubulumi and Samuel Aisabokhae was nothing short of a spectacular celebration that captivated all who attended. Hosted by Mogaji Wole Arisekola,… Read more »
December 30, 2024
Nigeria: Economic Sabotage - Army Arrests Eight Oil Thieves, Recovers 90,000 Litres of Stolen Products
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in illegal bunkering and oil refining in parts of… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Wants Tinubu, Shettima, Governors to Disclose Declared Assets
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to publicly disclose his declared… Read more »
December 25, 2024
Nigeria: Unilag Don Warns of Media Crisis, Seeks Reforms
A professor of Journalism and Communication Studies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Ismail Ibraheem, has called for urgent reform within the media industry, saying that… Read more »
Nigeria: Education Writers Get New Executives
The Education Writers' Association of Nigeria (EWAN), a body of journalists across print, broadcast, and online who specialise in reporting issues around the education sector in… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Stakeholders Write Nuprc, Demand Oil Blocks Allocations' Reversal
·Threaten litigation after seven day ultimatum Read more »
Nigeria: PSC Deploys Six Commissioners of Police to States
The Police Service Commission (PSC), yesterday deployed six commissioners of police to states. Read more »
Nigeria: Napoli Give Green Light for Osimhen January Transfer
Napoli officials have given the green light for Victor Osimhen to transfer in January. Read more »
Nigeria: Rite Foods' Bags 'Innovative Soft Drink of the Year' Award
The Sosa Fruit Drink brand from the stable of Rite Foods Limited, has been recognised as the "Innovative Soft Drink of the Year 2024" by Marketing Space, a brand-focused magazine. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Advertising Guru, Biodun Shobanjo On His 80th Birthday
·Hails James Faleke on 65th birthday Read more »
Nigeria: Get Employable Conference Empowers African Youth to Meet Tech Sector Demands
Kora, a major player in Africa's tech talent development, is amplifying its support for students by enabling participation in the Get Employable Conference ( GEC). Read more »
Nigeria: Governing Nigeria Is Tough, but Tinubu Is Achieving Remarkable Progress
The popular saying, "The morning foretells the evening," seems to defy logic in Nigeria's case. The economy, which turned frosty after President Bola Tinubu introduced radical… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards Initiator Mourns Dapo Sotuminu
The President of the Nigeria Pitch awards, Shina Phillips, has yet again described the death of veteran journalist, Dapo Sotuminu, as painful and very sad. Read more »
Nigeria: Kuti Reclaims National Title At 10th Elicris Table Tennis Cup
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Nigeria: Issues, Challenges That Shaped Telecoms Sector in 2024
As 2024 winds down, the drivers of telecoms sector have highlighted key issues and challenges that shaped the sector, while raising hopes for better service quality in 2025, writes… Read more »
Nigeria: In Xmas Message, President Tells Nigerians Pray for Your Leaders to Serve Diligently
·Seeks prayer for brave troops, insists nation on path of progress towards bright future Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Tinubu's Maiden Presidential Media Chat
Chucks Okocha, Emmanuel Addeh, James Emejo, Alex Enumah, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Dike Onwuamaeze in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: ·targets Exponential Economic Growth, Inclusive Prosperity
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the N971bn Enugu State 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, vowing his administration would diligently implement the budget to… Read more »
Nigeria: Rangers 'Concerned' After Var Officials Reinstated
Rangers officials have said that they have "contacted the Scottish Football Association to express serious concerns and ask several questions" after the two Video Assistant… Read more »
Nigeria: Questionstorm As a Method of Teaching
Recently, I facilitated a critical thinking workshop at the Bay Wreath Schools in Lagos. The theme was critical thinking and teacher development. Read more »
Nigeria: Fitch - Nigeria's Pursuit of Orthodox Economic Policies Improving Sovereign's Credit Profile
·Says continued progress on reforms key to rating prospects Read more »