Four witnesses testify virtually in opening trial of ex-Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke
Four witnesses gave their evidence virtually on Wednesday in the Federal High Court in Abuja, in the opening trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at Southwark Crown Court…
Leo Stan Ekeh @ 70: A life of innovation and nation-building, by Funmilola Gboteku
In 2001, he took an even bolder step by founding Zinox Technologies, one of the first indigenous computer brands in West Africa. Zinox not only assembled computers but ensured quality…
Navy hands over 9 suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom to EFCC
The Nigerian Navy Shipyard (NNS) Jubilee, on Wednesday, handed over nine suspected oil thieves to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Commander, Commodore Mohammed Manga, told newsmen in…
Nigeria Gets Zero Rating on Parenthood Support in New Report
Nigeria scored zero out of 100 on supportive parenthood policies in the 2026 Women, Business and the Law report released by the World Bank Group. The development highlights major gaps…
JAMB completes automation of question-setting process
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday completed the final phase of its automation process with the digitisation of question authoring for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)….
Yilwatda: What APC must do to achieve success in 2027 elections
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the future of Nigeria is not something to be awaited but deliberately organized, as he…
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026
Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026 to the continent…
Wizkid’s “ojoro” gets Platinum Certification in France
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a significant international milestone as his 2019 hit single “Joro” is officially certified Platinum in France. The certification was…
Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation
Farmers in Lagos State have expressed joy over the World Bank proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector, while calling for appropriate implementation. The agriculture experts made the…
African nations turn to multilateral lenders for diversification – S&P says
African governments will lean more on multilateral lenders and reform momentum in 2026 even as debt distress risks remain elevated across the continent, S&P Global Ratings’ head of national ratings…