Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) are working closely to explore new ways of building innovation and technology, using the expertise and skills of Nigerians living in…

Those who own today

Those who owned yesterday, where are their wagons, their wives, their wine? Did their gold grow into grain, or did it glimmer and go to strangers? A pot of plenty poured on the proud still leaves…

King of Knossos Knighted for devotion to World Peace

In a ceremony steeped in royal tradition and symbolic recognition, His Imperial Royal Eminence King Prof. Benny Terry Danson, King of Knossos Greece, has been awarded the esteemed title of Knight of World Peace. The conferment,…

Marwa, a man of uncommon grace at 72

By Femi Babafemi I have had the privilege of knowing Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) for about 30 years. As a young reporter, I observed from a working distance the metamorphosis of a military administrator…

Abia State Govt bans nursery graduation ceremonies, limit school switching in SS2

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Abia State Government has rolled out new education policies aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and strengthening standards across schools. Briefing journalists after this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor…

Two men in police custody for alleged child abuse in Kebbi State

Stanley Ihedigbo In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation and all forms of gender-based violence in the state, the Kebbi State Command has succeeded in arresting two suspects for defilement accordingly.…

African climate summit urged to shun false climate solutions

Stanley Ihedigbo At the second Africa Climate Summit, leaders have a unique opportunity to agree on a pathway that ensures a just and sustainable move away from climate-harming fossil fuels and industrial agriculture. ActionAid believed that…

Paradigm Initiative refreshes capacity of East African ICT teachers

Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has successfully concluded the first of three regional trainings designed to strengthen the digital competencies of primary and secondary school teachers, ICT coordinators, and education officers across East Africa. The two-day Virtual ICT…

EFCC Boss urges Nigerians to leverage media in anti-corruption efforts

Stanley Ihedigbo Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged media practitioners across the country to use their platforms to expose fraudulent and corrupt practices in all sectors of society.…

NACCIMA hails FG’s historic win: Lagos to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and indeed the entire nation on the announcement…

Where is our history

By Dr. Austin Orette We must teach our history. I cannot find any reason why Nigerian history is not being taught in Nigerian schools. This is a terrible mistake. What are we afraid of? Whose idea…