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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved road infrastructure contracts worth N4.2 trillion, covering key highways and bridges across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who briefed newsmen after the resumed Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Umahi,…
30 Jan
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
29 Jan
Aside from politics, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has many other callings. He is a farmer, philanthropist, sports enthusiast, and successful lawyer. He is therefore not one of those who see politics as their profession and has no second address away from holding political…
29 Jan
Data science and artificial intelligence (AI) have become powerful tools in the fight for social justice, driving movements that seek to address systemic inequalities and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. For Seun Cole, a researcher and data science enthusiast with a background in Physiology and International Business with Data Analytics , the role of…
29 Jan
Elisheba Ham-Ola stands at the forefront of business strategy and branding as young professionals continue to make their mark across industries. Elisheba Ham-Ola, fondly known as Sheba Ham is a Business Strategy Consultant and Brand Strategist. She has dedicated her time to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools to gain clarity, scale effectively, and build financially…
28 Jan
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's appointment as Minister of Interior by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023 was met with curiosity and skepticism. However, he has exceeded expectations, showcasing an enigmatic performance that has left many impressed with his leadership capabilities. Tunji-Ojo's achievements are numerous and impressive. He launched the "Safe Haven" initiative, which resulted in a…
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
27 Jan
In 2017, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) revealed that Nigeria lost approximately N11 trillion intended for investment in the power sector during the tenures of Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’adua, and Goodluck Jonathan. Given this context, it is unsurprising that the Nigerian national grid experienced 13 collapses in 2024 alone. The Nigerian power…
26 Jan
On January 25, 2025, Virtual Click Support hosted a groundbreaking event via Zoom, drawing an impressive attendance of 174 participants. Themed “The Power of Digital Inclusion: Success Stories That Lead to Success,” the event showcased the transformative potential of digital access in shaping careers, particularly in the realms of remote work and freelancing. Moderated by…
25 Jan
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has carried out an assessment of Nigeria's performance in the enforcement of the anti-corruption protocols enacted by the United Nations (UN). The study focused on the implementation of Chapter II (Prevention Measures) and Chapter V (Asset Recovery) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which Nigeria…
25 Jan
Governance accountability group, BudgIT, describes itself as, “A civic organisation that uses creative technology to simplify public information, stimulating a community of active citizens and enabling their right to demand accountability, institutional reforms, efficient service delivery and an equitable society.”
25 Jan
Wondering what this about? Let me explain. The eyes are known as the most important part of the human body. Without the eyes, you would never be able to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has highlighted the urgent need to dismantle excessive checkpoints and stringent land border restrictions that impede trade flow in the Abidjan-Lagos Highway corridor.
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Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has sentenced a dismissed police inspector, Paul Joseph, to death by hanging for murder.
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In my opinion, you cannot quickly give an assessment without analysing and bringing into focus the development leading to this current situation, which will enable us to understand the complexities of governance.
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NLNG has announced significant progress on its Train 7 gas project, confirming that it has reached 70 per cent completion. Speaking yesterday during a courtesy to The Guardian, the Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
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To extradite a suspect for prosecution in Nigeria is not as simple as it sounds. There are serious challenges that bedevil the process, which include corrupt practices, legal, political, and bureaucratic bottlenecks.
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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi and former lawmaker of Ogun State, Wale Oshun, among others, yesterday, said that the proposed South-West Development Commission (SWDC) should have a strategic focus on regional integration
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Yobe State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged Governor Mai Mala Buni to pay the N70,000 minimum wage to council workers.
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Nigerian air travellers have raised concerns over alleged persistent poor treatment by Kenya Airways The concerns came against the backdrop of a viral video of the airline mistreating a Nigeria passenger, Gloria Ibukun Omisore,
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In the aftermath of the announcement on January 28, 2024 by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic denouncing the Revised Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and leaving the regional bloc “without delay”, reactions spanned the spectrum from hubris to hyperbole.