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“If You’re Fearless In The US, You Can Do Anything”—Abroad Life
The Nigerian experience is physical, emotional, and sometimes international. No one knows it better than our features on #TheAbroadLife, a series where we detail and explore Nigerian experiences while living abroad. Aladi Akoh (30), a Nigerian...
FULL LIST: UI emerges Nigeria’s best varsity in 2026 ranking
University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo, has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The ranking, published on THE’s website on Thursday, placed the Ibadan-based federal university between...
When Food Security Means Less Security
Are Grain Bans Hurting Botswana? Botswana’s grain import bans are pitched as food security measures but critics warn they risk higher prices, smuggling, and weakened regional integration under SADC and AfCFTA DOUGLAS RASBASH Few things stir...
Patricia Obozuwa: Championing Cause to Rebrand Nigeria’s Global Image
As Managing Director of the Nigeria Global Reputation Management Project, Patricia Obozuwa is leading a bold initiative to reshape how the world sees Nigeria. With a distinguished career spanning communications, public affairs, and sustainability,...
World Bank to African states: Stop issuing Eurobonds to buy back maturing debt
The World Bank (WB) has warned African states against issuing Eurobonds to refinance maturing bonds and commercial loans instead of investing in infrastructure projects. The Bank says the new loans acquired at a relatively higher cost could...
Niger Should Solves Disputes Properly, Through Dialogue
For years, Niger and China are friendly nations bound by a strong win-win cooperation covering various fields. China is Niger’s primary partner in terms of investments. On the international stage, Niger and China maintain excellent cooperation and...
Reshaping narratives, repatriation and Richard III : 25 classes we have learnt from historical past within the final 25 years
1. Girls performed main roles within the Viking Age Simply 25 years in the past, there gave the impression to be little new to say in regards to the Vikings – and that was significantly the case for Viking ladies. The centuries-old consensus was...
North Africa dominates, as Africa’s gold reserves hit $91.7 billion
The cumulative gold reserves held by African central banks have surged to $91.7 billion, driven by the sharp rally in global gold prices. The price of gold climbed to $3,985 per ounce as of October 10. The rise in valuations has boosted the value...
UI dethrones Covenant University in latest rankings
The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The ranking, released on Thursday via THE’s official website, placed UI within the 801–1,000...
Ghana Ratifies Global Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty
Ghana has formally joined the global movement to eliminate nuclear weapons, depositing its ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations and becoming the 74th country to ratify the landmark agreement. The...
Nigerian Newspapers45 minutes ago Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 9th October, 2025 Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 9th October, 2025 1. ‘Tinubu…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 9th October, 2025 The federal government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its planned...
Tinubu approves N70 billion solar power project in tertiary institutions
By Mariam Abeeb President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a N70 billion mini-grid solar power project under the 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention cycle to eliminate power supply challenges in tertiary...
Abercrombie & Kent Reveals 2027 Lineup of Private Jet Journeys
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced the 2027 collection of Private Jet Journeys. Following the success of A&K’s 2026 Private Jet collection, which is almost sold out, the luxury adventure travel company has unveiled the four itineraries being...
Customs Seizes N1.2bn Expired Flour Smuggled From Egypt At Seme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted five trucks conveying 10,000 bags of expired flour valued at ₦1.2 billion, smuggled into the country from Egypt. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed...
Dialogue launched to boost women and youth entrepreneurship
The inaugural dialogue forum of Biashara Pawa. A national dialogue aimed at strengthening women and youth participation in underrepresented economic sectors has been launched in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The inaugural forum, convened under the...
An Important Step for the Global Nuclear Liability Regime: UK Accedes to the CSC
For over a decade, the General Conference of the IAEA has called upon Member States to consider joining the international nuclear liability instruments and to work towards establishing a global nuclear liability regime, to ensure prompt, adequate...
Nigeria at 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation
Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary arrives at a time of both turbulence and possibility, as the nation grapples with deepening economic hardship, chronic refinery failures, security concerns, and the lingering scars of police brutality, even...
Can local communities curb illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing in Cameroon's Douala Edea National Park?
Some chiefs and members of the Local Collaborative Management Committees in Mbiako. Photo by Leocadia Bongbe. Used with permission. In the settlements along Douala-Edea National Park, a first-class park covering over 2,630 hectares (6,498.87...
LISTEN: The October week that was with Stacey and J Sbu
Did you miss some of the iconic on-air moments Stacey Norman and J Sbu shared this week? Fret not, we’ve got you covered! Best of East Coast Drive first week of October / ECR Images Stacey Norman and J Sbu have a special place in the hearts of...
Full list: UI dethrones Covenant University in latest rankings
The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The ranking, released on Thursday via THE’s official website, placed UI within the 801–1,000...