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There is still an alarming smoking problem in Nigeria, which is blamed on a number of reasons but the biggest issue is the government’s failure to address the growing epidemic. This alone is one of the biggest hurdles that adult smokers in the country face. There’s little education on the dangers of smoking although in…

A civil society organisation, Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NSCDC, has condemned the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network for invoking the Freedom of Information Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act to request documents on alleged financial mismanagement in the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. NSCDC urged sponsors of the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network to…

The President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on Thursday, visited Baba-Ahmed University, Kano, to discuss the advancement of private universities in Africa and promote academic collaboration. Prof. Gwarzo, who is also the founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), led a high-profile delegation that included the…

Three defining qualities set apart the most successful banks in Nigeria’s dynamic financial sector— innovation and digital transformation, resilience and customer-centricity.

In Kogi State and beyond, Oyiza Aishat Omade has emerged as a driving force for grassroots empowerment and social transformation. As an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Special Adviser on Grassroots Mobilization to Governor Yahaya Bello, she has dedicated her career to uplifting the underprivileged and fostering sustainable development. Through strategic initiatives in women’s empowerment, youth engagement,…

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, has said the Fund will this year intervene to ameliorate the high energy cost that is almost crippling teaching and learning in tertiary institutions in the country. The intervention, he noted, is to complement the efforts of the federal government that is planning to…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, just the traditional press release is no longer enough to grab attention or resonate with audiences. As consumer behavior shifts, PR has evolved into something much more dynamic

A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday adjourned the case of Hamdiyya Sidi, a social media activist accused of public nuisance, to March 13 and 14 for defence. Chief Magistrate, Faruk Umar, gave the adjournment after the Police Prosecutor, Insp Khalid Musa, led in evidence the case Investigation Police Officer (IPO), Mr Tukur Abdulhadi. Sidi,…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health crisis that impacts millions of people worldwide. Although genetics and metabolism are often cited as the primary causes, environmental toxins also contribute significantly to kidney damage. One such toxin is Arsenic, a naturally occurring heavy metal. Arsenic can be found in drinking water and has been proven…

As the process of selecting a new Accountant General to the Federal Government heats up, a civil society organization under the aegis of Ethics and Compliance Officers Association of Africa - ECOA has advised President Bola Tinubu to use accountability and transparency as yardstick which Afolabi Idowu Omoniwa embodies. The group in a statement signed…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming inventory management and demand forecasting across industries, offering significant potential in developing economies such as Nigeria and India. These nations face challenges like supply chain inefficiencies and unpredictable demand, where AI can provide much-needed solutions. Praveen Kumar’s scholarly article, “AI-enhanced Inventory and Demand Forecasting: Using AI to Optimize Inventory Management…

In a bold move to revolutionize Nigeria's national security landscape, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has been spearheading a series of innovative reforms under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. His focus on transparency, accountability, and efficiency has transformed the Ministry of Interior into a beacon of excellence. The past year has witnessed a…