The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]
A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme (EU-SDGN) has launched a toolkit aimed at equipping community radio professionals with the skills needed for fair, accurate, and inclusive electoral reporting. Titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” the resource is designed to enhance the capacity of […]
Corruption poses a major threat to global efforts in tackling climate change, Transparency International warned in its latest report on Tuesday. The graft watchdog’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index revealed that many nations playing key roles in climate action—whether as hosts of UN climate summits or as those most vulnerable to rising temperatures—scored poorly, with some […]
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has strongly criticized state governors attempting to ban labour unions, asserting that such actions are unconstitutional. Speaking at a town hall meeting with workers at the NLC Secretariat in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Monday, Ajaero reaffirmed that union activities fall under the exclusive legislative list […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to provide free cancer medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to bridge the gap in survival rates between wealthy and resource-limited nations. The first shipments of life-saving medicines have already been delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with additional supplies set to reach […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Over 500 people took to the streets of Owerri in a solidarity walk to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), raising awareness on the dangers of the practice and advocating for its complete eradication. The event, organized by the Civil Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC […]
The World Health Organization (The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria and other member states to adopt Global Cancer Initiatives to enhance cancer prevention, treatment, and control. WHO Country Representative, Walter Kazadi Mulombo, made this call in Abuja on Tuesday during the 2025 World Cancer Day commemoration, emphasizing the importance of initiatives such as […]
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to accelerate broadband penetration, enhance digital infrastructure, and pave the way for a fully connected Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled yesterday in Lagos, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth. Speaking […]
Maize farmers in Imo State have been advised to adopt best farming practices to maximize their yields amid Nigeria’s growing food insecurity. Innocent Dike, CEO of Smart Farms Services and President of the Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association (CP-FAN), highlighted key strategies for improving maize productivity during an interview with BusinessDay in Owerri. Dike emphasized […]
