Written by Nigeria and Italy have strengthened collaboration to implement the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign targeted at mobilising $5 billion for education financing worldwide. This is just as President Bola Tinubu has said the GPE vision aligns with Nigeria’s agenda, which aims at improving educational outcomes by investing in access as well … Continue reading “Nigeria, Italy Partner In $5bn Global Education Funding”
The Federal Government says the First Niger Bridge will reopen to traffic next week, following the completion of key rehabilitation works on the bridge linking Anambra and Delta States. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the assurance on Wednesday after inspecting the ongoing repairs at the Onitsha Bridge Head. The bridge was closed earlier … Continue reading “First Niger Bridge To Reopen Next Week, Says Umahi”
A former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making it a habit to abandon Nigeria without leadership. Odinkalu, a professor and lawyer, while reacting to Tinubu’s absence due to his extended vacation in Europe, said that the administration was the first in which its … Continue reading “Extended Vacation: Tinubu Can’t Interminably Run Nigeria Like Paul Biya Runs Cameroon — Chidi Odinkalu”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday alleged that some pilgrim boards have been involved in corrupt practices in the country. Olukoyede stated this at the Inter-Religious Council meeting in Abuja and the public presentation of the commission’s inter-faith manual to religious bodies. While speaking about past … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Some Pilgrim Board Leaders Are Enablers Of Corruption, Says EFCC Chairman”
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a nine-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. The commission was inaugurated at the Government House in Minna, shortly after its members were sworn … Continue reading “Gov Bago Inaugurates Commission To Probe Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody”
The signal this week is unmistakable: fuel subsidy declared dead in 2023, is returning as a defining issue of the 2027 presidential election. Petrol now sells for about ₦1,400 per litre in Lagos and Abuja and as much as ₦1,500 in parts of northern Nigeria. Diesel has crossed ₦2,000. This is happening despite the … Continue reading “Fuel At ₦1,400: Subsidy Returns To The Ballot”
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence “super intelligence” in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology. AI has become a major topic at the UN General Assembly after incidents of the technology falling out of the control … Continue reading “UNGA: Trump Renames AI ‘Super Intelligence’ As Leaders Jostle Over Dangers”
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the state is set to take centre stage at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York as his administration seeks to showcase its investment opportunities to the global business community. Fubara, who is part of the Federal Government delegation, said the UNGA platform provides … Continue reading “UNGA: Fubara Showcases Rivers’ Business Potentials, Woos Investors”
US President Donald Trump signed a security deal Tuesday with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark, cooling temperatures after his contentious calls to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. “It’s going to be a long-term, fantastic relationship,” Trump said at a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. “This … Continue reading “Trump Signs Security Deal With Greenland, Denmark At UNGA”
The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disputed a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that President Bola Tinubu provided ₦50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. Makinde spoke on Tuesday at the APM North-West Town … Continue reading “Makinde Rejects Wike’s ₦50bn Claim, Says Oyo Funding Ibadan Airport Upgrade”