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DG NILDS Felicitates Kwara APC Chairman, Prince Fagbemi, at 71

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Sunday Fagbemi, on the occasion of his 71st birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described Prince Fagbemi as “a man with the Midas touch, a stalwart performer, and a political tactician” whose leadership and managerial skill have continued […]

October 13, 2025

Business

NSITF Promises Quick Payouts to Victims of Afriland Towers Fire

By Chinedu Echianu The management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid a condolence visit to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital PLC, and the families of victims of the tragic Afriland Towers fire, pledging speedy payment of benefits and claims to those affected. Led by the General Manager, Compliance, Mr. Abdullateef Musa, who represented the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, the NSITF delegation visited the offices of FIRS in Ikoyi, Lagos, […]

October 13, 2025

Business

Agama: Technology Key to Building Investor Trust in Nigeria’s Capital Market

By Oluwakemi Kindness Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to using technology as a tool to rebuild investor confidence and position Nigeria’s capital market for global competitiveness. According to a statement on Sunday by the commission, the SEC boss stated this in Abuja during the 2025 Customer Service Week themed Building the Market of the Future, One Interaction at a Time,”. Agama said SEC is prioritizing digital transformation to […]

October 13, 2025

General

AI Disruption: Faleye Seeks New Safety Net for Nigerian Workers

By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s social protection system to address emerging risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological disruptions in the workplace. Faleye made the call while presenting a paper titled “Social Security and Protection for Nigerian Workers Amid AI Disruption” at the 2025 Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) Workshop held on Friday in Ibadan. […]

October 13, 2025

Features

World Girl Child Day: Nigerian Girls Leading Change Amid Crisis

By: Osamoto Julian Across Nigeria, young girls are stepping forward not just as victims of hardship, but as trailblazers shaping their own destinies. As the world marks this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” focus has turned to how girls in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable communities are driving change and demanding inclusion despite the odds. Across several parts of the country, girls face multiple and […]

October 10, 2025

Sport

Beach Volleyball World Championships: African Teams Draw Tough Opponents

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The draws for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships were conducted on Thursday, confirming the group-stage opponents for the 48 best men’s and women’s teams in the world. The tournament, set for November 14–23 in Adelaide, Australia, will be the largest ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa will be represented by six nations—Nigeria, Egypt, Mozambique, Togo, Morocco, and Benin—as the continent looks to make a mark on the global stage. In the female category, Nigeria’s […]

October 10, 2025

Politics

Centre Lauds Tinubu for nominating Amupitan as INEC Chairman

By Chinedu Echianu The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has applauded President Bola Tinubu for nominating Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It describes the move as a “thoughtful and strategic decision” to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral credibility. In a statement, CCLCA Director-General Dr. Gabriel Nwambu says Professor Amupitan combines intellectual depth, moral integrity, and legal expertise, making him well-suited to lead the electoral body. > “Professor Amupitan’s mastery […]

October 10, 2025

General

Speaker Abbas Urges Stronger Laws to End Child Labour, Gender Abuse

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger laws to tackle child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, forced marriage, and other abuses confronting young Nigerian girls. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Abbas described child labour as “endemic” and a major threat to education, stressing that many underage girls are still forced to work as domestic staff instead of attending school. “We need to ensure […]

October 9, 2025

General

NYCN Protests Deregistration, Calls for Sack of CAC Registrar General

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Thursday launched a nationwide protests after the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) withdrew its registration certificate. NYCN President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, accused CAC Registrar General, Hussaini Magaji, of abuse of office and disregard for the rule of law. He said the move defied a Federal High Court ruling that restrained the Commission from delisting the council, with the case still pending at the Court of Appeal. Over 3,000 youths stormed […]

October 9, 2025