Anambra 2021: INEC Chairman arrives in Awka, meets Anambra Police Commissioner
Pic: L-R: Commssioner of Police, Anambra State, Mr. Echeng E. Echeng and the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu during the discussion held at the Commission’s […]
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The Second Kano Social Media Influencers Summit, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In July 2019, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized the first social media influencers summit in Kano as a symposium of ideas […]
Corruption: Nigeria loses $2.9 billion yearly from tax incentives to corporations – Rafsanjani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International TI, Nigeria, Auwal Rafsanjani says Nigeria loses $2.9 […]
Media in Times of Crisis: Resolving Conflict, Achieving Consensus, By Dapo Olorunyomi
… My special gratitude to President Mustapha Isah of the Nigerian Guild of Editors for your kind invitation. Reviewing the guests list, I can see […]
The Editor in a time of crisis, By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed […]
Court orders Covenant University to pay ex-staff N10.3m as damages, terminal benefit
The National Industrial Court on Thursday ordered Covenant University, Ota to pay its former staff Dr. Adekunle Oyeyemi the sum of N10.3 million as general […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
NGF chairman, former Senate President, to attend 7th Oduyoye birthday lecture
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and the former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, will Tuesday attend the 7th Babatunde Oduyoye annual […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
WHO appoints Nigerian Prof. Tomori into COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed a professor of virology, Oyewale Tomori, to serve as a member of its Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 […]
Nigeria’s agricultural exports should be demand-driven, NAQS DG says
Dr Vincent Isegbe, Director General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) says Nigeria’s agricultural exports should be demand driven, as this would enable the […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
Petroleum marketers suspend strike, resume operations at Enugu NNPC depot
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its strike and directed its members at Enugu depot to resume supply of petroleum products. […]
DPR targets N3.2 trillion revenue by December 2021
The Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) , Mr Sarki Auwalu, says the department will hit N3.2 trillion revenue target by […]
GOCOP announces date for fifth annual conference
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced October 6 and 7, 2021 as dates for its fifth annual conference. A statement signed by […]
Buhari to insurance coys: take advantage of diversification to expand your operations
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged insurance firms in Nigeria to take advantage of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to grow the non-oil sector of […]
Troops arrest 81 bandits, rescue 33 victims in N/West — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Hadarin Daji arrested no fewer than 81 bandits, their collaborators and other criminal elements in the last […]
We need good people in governance to save Nigeria, says Jega
By Chimezie Godfrey The Former INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, says Nigeria needs good people in governance to save it from imminent collapse. Jega made […]
CNPP to NNPC GMD, Kyari: N287bn Profit: We commend your efforts but doubt your figures
The umbrella body of all registered political parties and political organisations in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has said it appreciates […]
NSC discusses follow-up measures for Afghan evacuees
South Korea’s top national security officials had discussions on Thursday on domestic procedures to help hundreds of Afghan evacuees settle “smoothly’’ in the nation, Cheong […]
Withdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA urges FG
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors […]
EU, British Council, train Journalists, CSOs on inclusive devt
The European Union and the British Council have organized a two-day training workshop for Journalists and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) drawn from across Nigeria on […]
Women affairs ministry stresses collaborations with women stakeholders
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) has reiterated its continuous collaboration with stakeholders on women affairs for national development. Mr Olufunso Adebiyi, the Permanent […]
Connecting the unconnected: How CITAD is bridging digital divide in Northern Nigeria
By Ali Sabo Internet connectivity is becoming part and parcel of humans’ lives all over the globe, but the story in the undeveloped countries most […]