Media Can Drive Disability Inclusion, Advocates Tell Journalists
By Julian Osamoto Disability rights advocates have challenged Nigerian journalists to use the power of the media to break barriers facing persons with disabilities, arguing that accurate reporting can shape public policy, influence political participation and expand equal opportunities. The advocates made the call during a media engagement on disability inclusion and responsible reporting organised […]
Lithium: Nigeria’s New Oil or Another Resource Curse?
By Oluwakemi Kindness When crude oil was discovered in commercial quantity in Oloibiri, present day Bayelsa State in 1956, it promised prosperity. It was expected to transform Nigeria into an economic powerhouse, create jobs, build infrastructure and improve the lives of millions. Seventy years later, Nigeria has earned trillions of naira from oil, yet the […]
PICTORIAL: Prof Suleiman’s Seven-Year Transformation of NILDS
NILDS DG’s Social Sports Day: When Work Meets Recreation
By Anayo Akwitti Sweat, laughter, camaraderie and friendly competition blended seamlessly on Saturday, July 4, as the management and staff of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) gathered for the second quarterly edition of the DG’s Social and Sports Day. The Institute’s permanent site at No. 2 Professor Abubakar Sulaiman Avenue, Piwoyi, […]
Nigerian Youth Leaders Give South Africans July Exit Deadline
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to South Africans living in Nigeria, asking them to leave the country by the end of July 2026 over the alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa. At a press conference on Wednesday, National Youth Leader […]
Sanusi Questions ECO Plan, $1tn Economy Target by 2030
By Zainab Bakare, Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has questioned the feasibility of the proposed ECOWAS single currency, ECO, and Nigeria’s ambition to build a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030, warning that political aspirations must be supported by economic realities. Sanusi spoke at a public lecture on “ECO Currency […]
Shettima Submits Tinubu’s 2027 APC Nomination Forms,
By Julian Osamoto Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja. He declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has “proved his mettle” in managing Nigeria’s economic reforms and steering the country […]
May Day: Workers Decry Insecurity, Soaring Costs
By Chinedu Echianu Nigerian workers marked the International Workers’ Day 2026, raising concerns over insecurity, inflation, and declining real wages across the country. At Eagle Square, workers used the annual celebration to draw attention to a widening gap between government assurances and everyday economic realities. Journalists and civil servants alike said rising costs and economic […]
FG Increases Civil Servants’ Allowances, Welfare Benefits
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aimed at improving take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, following approval by the […]
Minister Charges New Fire Officers on Proactive Disaster Management
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need for proactive disaster management and improved emergency response across the country. Tunji-Ojo, handed down the charge as the Federal Fire Service (FFS) graduated its largest officer training cohort […]