Introduction In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming erosion of Geography’s relevance across its educational and policy landscapes. This decline is not a matter of academic nostalgia—it is a national crisis. Geography, the discipline that helps societies understand their environment, manage resources, plan cities, and navigate the complexities...
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A renowned agricultural researcher from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Professor Rabiu Adamu, has dismissed claims that hybrid crops pose health risks, affirming that TELA maize and other hybrid varieties are scientifically proven to be safe and healthy for human consumption. Speaking at a mega field demonstration of TELA...
UPDATED: Tinubu accepts INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s exit, confers Nigeria’s highest honour on him
UPDATED: Tinubu accepts INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s exit, confers Nigeria’s highest honour on him
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu from his role as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of his constitutionally allowed two-term tenure. Appointed first in November 2015, Professor Yakubu served as the 14th head of Nigeria’s electoral...
Green Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, routing Ghana’s Leopardess 40–0 in a thrilling international rugby friendly held at the Alaro City Rugby Pitch in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The match, organized as part of Nigeria’s build-up to the upcoming World Rugby Series in Canada later this month,...
Eighteen players have now checked into the Super Eagles’ training base in Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations ramp up for Nigeria’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho on Thursday. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, confirmed the update to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
In a political shake-up that has gripped the nation, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has officially tendered his resignation following intense scrutiny over the authenticity of his academic and NYSC credentials. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the development in a brief statement released Tuesday,...
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the House of Representatives to approve the Federal Government’s plan to secure $2.34 billion in external funding. According to details read by House Speaker Rep. Abba Tajudeen during Tuesday’s plenary session, the president also sought legislative backing for a proposed $500 million sovereign...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration introduced a ₦200 billion intervention fund to boost the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and support manufacturers grappling with structural challenges in the Nigerian economy. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday at the 31st Nigerian Economic...
National President of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize and safeguard landmark investments like the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which he described as a strategic asset essential to Nigeria’s—and Africa’s—industrial future. Amb. Igali made these remarks while praising Dangote Group...
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has stated that the federal government’s newly launched $2 billion broadband initiative is poised to significantly enhance the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking at the “Smart Growth, Digital Leap” plenary hosted by IHS Towers during the 31st...
New York City witnessed a stunning display of culture, unity, and national pride on Saturday as Nigerians from across the United States gathered for the 2025 Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival. The annual celebration, which has become a major fixture in the city’s cultural calendar, brought thousands of...
Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry is showing strong signs of recovery and renewed investor interest, as the country’s rig count has surged from just eight in 2021 to 69 in 2025. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced this milestone as part of its progress report since...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State, accusing him of prioritizing political festivities over the pain and suffering of Nigerians caught in the crossfire of unrelenting violence in the North Central region. In a strongly worded statement posted on X (formerly...
When Olusegun Obasanjo took over in 1976 from the slain Murtala Mohammed as Nigeria’s military Head of State, the regime was already committed as a matter of policy to transition power to an elected civilian administration in 1979. This was a big deal, alright, but not one over which...
Nations grow in age grades. When they are young, they are heavens of promises. When they arraign middle age, they behave like adults and do the things that make the age grade proud. They grow their economy, make the people rich, build good schools, fix the roads, encourage trade...
In a historic shift for the Anglican Communion, the Church of England has named Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman will serve as the spiritual leader of the global Anglican community. Mullally, 63, currently the Bishop of London and a former...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, officially commissioned a newly built 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Gombe State — a healthcare project designed to improve maternal and child survival across the North-East region. The state-of-the-art facility, named in her honour, was described by Mrs. Tinubu as “more...
Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), David Anyaele, has shared how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came to his aid after Sierra Leonean rebels brutally amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele, a well-known disability rights advocate, made the revelation on Friday evening during Nkata Umuibe, a...