The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang, has concluded a transformative two-day official visit to Nigeria from June 1 to 2, 2026. The historic visit marked the formal inauguration of the WIPO Nigeria Office,…
In a landmark move for the region’s healthcare and technology sectors, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially opened its first External Office in Sub-Saharan Africa, located in Nigeria. The strategic expansion is designed to dramatically scale up support…
Until governance systems are designed to absorb loyalty without being captured by it, power will continue to move through bloodlines, networks, and proximity, as a rule. By Premium Times | Governance will not achieve a clean separation between family and…
By Peter Emmanuel | The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expanded its child birth registration programme in rural communities across Kano State, aiming to ensure that more children are legally documented and able to access essential services. The initiative,…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections taking place in South Korea. The programme, which runs…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election at its Special National Convention held on May 30, 2026, in Abuja. In excerpts from the convention issued by the…
By peter Emmanuel | Africa has called for stronger representation in global water governance discussions, urging that the continent’s priorities, challenges and realities be fully reflected ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The call was made by Ambassador…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved Nigeria from what he described as imminent economic collapse and helped stabilise the nation’s economy. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to…
The United Nations has called for stronger political backing and sustained financial commitment to global peacekeeping operations, warning that declining support could weaken efforts to prevent conflicts, protect civilians, and maintain international peace and security. In a statement marking the…
By Dr. Pavel Ursu | Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and…
