Nigeria Plans First National AI Centre at University of Jos, Aims to Climb Global Rankings
The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish the country’s first National AI Centre at the University of Jos (UNIJOS). This strategic initiative comes as the latest Global AI Readiness Index reveals Nigeria ranks 72nd worldwide and fourth in…
Despite fraud allegations, panel indictment, HOD seeks provost role at Plateau College of Health
Nanji Vanley conducted this investigation for ICIR AMID several indictments by at least four separate panels against him, Yusuf Dalyop, the Head of Department of Public Health, Plateau State College of Health and Technology, Pankshin, is aspiring to be…
How Many Nigerian Households can Afford Clean Cooking?
Despite a decade of policy pledges, rising domestic gas production, and over $500 million in private investment, an estimated 20 million Nigerian households, representing a vast portion of the population remain dependent on firewood and charcoal for…
Is Immigration Splitting the American Church?
Pope Leo is visibly not a fan of President Donald Trump’s Immigration policy. He may have found it tacky and distasteful, so much that he shunned any extent enough to criticize it. So, a profound and widening chasm has opened within the American Catholic…
AI’s Convenience Could Be Hollowing Out Human Problem-Solving
AI is here to stay, agreed. But, when was the last time you engaged in any critical thinking or problem solving matter without artifical intelligence or generative help? Don’t you think the seamless assistance of this digital help mate is impacting…
Lucknow’s UNESCO Recognition Honors a City Where Food Is Culture
Lucknow, for generations, residents of this historic city have measured their days not just by the clock, but by the rhythm of the kitchen. “What will be cooked, how will it be cooked?” is a conversation that begins at dawn and lingers until bedtime.…
The “Miracle Berry” Nigeria is Yet to Taste
Miracle Berry. While global markets increasingly turn to natural, low-calorie sweeteners, a powerful asset grows quietly in Nigeria’s forests largely untapped by the country’s entrepreneurs and investors. Thaumatin, a protein extracted from…
Akwa Ibom Tops National Cleanliness Ranking for Eighth Year
Akwa Ibom State has once again been named Nigeria’s cleanest state, securing the title for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year. This is according to the State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) 2025 report released on Wednesday. The coastal state…
New Nigerian Tax Act Set for 2026: Full List of Penalties for Non-Compliance
Nigeria’s new Tax Act, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, has been described by those with inside knowledge as a major reform capable of reshaping the country’s fiscal landscape. The legislation is expected to broaden equity, strengthen the…
Mercenaries Weaken Our Systems — President Tinubu Warns Africa Against Outsourcing Wars
While many Nigerians think foreign mercenaries will put a kibosh on the rate of banditry in Nigeria, Nigeria’s president sees it differently. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently issued a strong warning to African nations over the growing reliance on…