Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting responsible investments, improving international trade relations and creating a business environment that supports private sector growth. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why some candidates were omitted from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections, citing a Supreme Court ruling that makes the submission of party membership registers mandatory. In a statement signed…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria has held a Health Diplomacy Dialogue with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives to discuss Nigeria’s health priorities, emerging global health developments and international cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on changes in…
The Federal Government has begun paying approved allowances to eligible academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions nationwide under new agreements covering their welfare and working conditions. The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a press release signed by its…
How political actors manipulate democratic competition while preserving the appearance of choice John Onyeukwu | There is a peculiar feature of Nigerian politics that existing political vocabulary does not adequately capture. It is not simply authoritarianism, electoral fraud, violence, vote…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) have adopted guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral processes, as West African electoral bodies seek to strengthen election integrity and prepare for…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco Networking Academy to provide digital skills training opportunities for up to 50,000 fellows and alumni of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP). The partnership, announced…
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to improve menstrual health, school attendance…
By Michael Omotosho | The United States Consulate General in Lagos has honoured eight Nigerian creative industry leaders for strengthening professional and commercial ties between Hollywood and Nollywood, recognising the role of exchange programmes, streaming platforms, and international collaborations…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Wednesday, October 14, inaugurate the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration marks a step in the ruling party’s preparations for…
