By Sylvester Thompson Prof Maxwell Gidado, a constitutional lawyer, has called for the aggressive diversification of Nigeria’s economy away from crude oil to non-oil ventures, saying crude oil-dependent nations face a bleak future. According to him, the current reality in global demand for, and price of oil, gives credence toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has pledged the Administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the lives and living standards of residents. Wike, who was represented by FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, made the commitment in Abuja on Tuesday, at the inauguration of theContinue Reading
Beijing, Sept. 2, 2025 (Xinhua/NAN) By examining history, one can obtain insight into the future. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is a good time to reflect on the past and gain strength to carryContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has described Vice-President Kashim Shettima as the most pilgrimage-friendly Vice-President in the history of Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made this known in his congratulatory message on behalf of the board and the commission to Shettima asContinue Reading
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has drawn a development blueprint at its Tianjin Summit that concluded Monday, which will lead it to play a greater role in maintaining regional peace and stability, and in promoting shared prosperity. The summit saw the signing and adoption of a number of key documents,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by 2026. The Head of National Office, WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, disclosed this while speaking during the sensitisation on computer-based WASSCE forContinue Reading
When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tiananmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of a conflict that leftContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Petroleum Prospecting Licences 2000 and 2001 with NNPC Limited and the TotalEnergies–Sapetro Consortium. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, described the agreement asContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Mr Zheng Haizhen, an international relations expert, says the world remains far from tranquil and humanity must continue to draw lessons and experiences from history. Zheng is an Assistant Researcher at the Department for Global Governance andContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, has urged gospel ministers to prioritise building good relationships with God, family members, and other people around them. NBTS President, Prof. Stephen Ayankeye, said this on Monday in OgbomosoContinue Reading
