Good leadership, Wrong ideology, Poor people!
By Prince Justice Faloye A good fast driver of a top of the range luxury…
NIMENA launches Maritime and Energy ECM, calls for United National Innovation Agenda
NIMENA launches Maritime and Energy ECM, calls for United National Innovation Agenda The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has launched the maritime and energy ‘Ecosystem Capability Model’ (ECM) assessment, calling for a coordinated national effort to turn Nigeria’s maritime and energy potential into competitive indigenous technologies, investment opportunities and skilled employment….
Int’l Day of Girl child: Nigeria Minister advocates girl child education, warns consequences of early marriage
Nigeria cannot develop if girls are denied education – Minister By Chris Onuoha The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has decried the rate of child marriage in the country, saying Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development if girls are denied access to education because of child marriage and other barriers. The minister…
Nigeria becomes UN Human Rights Council member
Nigeria secures 172 votes to win UN Human Rights Council seat By Chris Onuoha Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027 to 2029 term after securing 172 votes out of 181 cast during the election by the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In a…
If we don’t stop neoliberalism, the ideology will kill Nigerians – Faloye
By Chris Onuoha President of ASHE foundation, Prince Justice Faloye has raised concerns over debilitating policies by the Nigeria leadership over time, arguing that neoliberal political ideology has caused much hardship on citizenry. Speaking to the press, Faloye who is the National Publicity Secretary, Afenifere stated that what Nigeria needs now is Social Democracy, giving…
AI: Slow moving global tsunami, threatens jobs – IMF
By Chris Onuoha The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have warned that artificial intelligence, AI, could worsen the jobs crisis in Nigeria and other developing economies unless governments and businesses take urgent steps to prepare workers and deploy the technology to create employment. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, gave the warning at…
2027 Elections: Atiku raise alarm, demands INEC disclosure of Ballot paper printers
2027: Atiku demands names of firms printing INEC’s ballot papers, fears manipulations by rulling party. By Editor Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose who is printing sensitive materials for the 2027 elections, warning that opaque contracts and key departmental redeployments could undermine confidence in the polls. His…
Health Risk: killer pesticides in beans consumed in Nigeria
Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, finds dangerous residues in beans in Nigeria … Intercepts 67,428 litres of paraquat By Editor The Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has warned that the continued circulation and misuse of banned pesticides in Nigeria pose serious threats to public health,…
Lifestyle: Keep your emotions right
WHEN EVERYONE TURNS AGAINST ONE PERSON, PAUSE AND INVESTIGATE. There is a powerful lesson I have learned in life: when you see many people rising against one individual, do not automatically assume the majority is right. Sometimes, the person being rejected possesses qualities that make others uncomfortable. Discipline. Principles. Strong character. Focus. Conviction. Independence of…
EBC ends Pop-Up week with coffee masterclasses, re-energises coffee culture
By Chris Onuoha Everything But Coffee (EBC) brought its four-day Pop-up week at Purple Mall, Lekki, to a close on Thursday, October 1, with a grand finale that placed coffee education, culture, creativity and new flavour experiences at the centre of its International Coffee Day celebration. An event that kicked on Monday September 28, and…
Basketball: Nestlé, NBA brokers int’l brand partnership, activate youth basketball development programmes
By Chris Onuoha Nestle has brokered a frontier push with four continents across the globe in a largest international brand collaboration in youth sports development. The initiative, a Nestlé and the National Basketball Association (NBA) new multiyear international marketing partnership, making Milo, Nescau and Nesquik official partners of the NBA. As part of the collaboration,…
