FG, UNICEF Launch GenU 9JA Secretariat to Drive Youth Skills, Jobs Agenda
The Federal Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has formally launched the Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) National Secretariat, marking a major step in efforts to expand opportunities for young people across the country. The Secretariat,…
Ogun Targets 5 Million Trees in Bold Green Push to Boost Economy and Fight Climate Risks
Forests are increasingly being recognised not just as environmental assets, but as economic lifelines and in Ogun State, authorities are now turning that recognition into action. The state government has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant over five…
False Start to Rainy Season? Nigerian Farmers Warned of Heavy Downpours, Climate Risks Ahead
Farmers across Nigeria may be welcoming the recent showers after months of intense heat and dryness, but experts are urging caution, warning that the rains could be deceptive and potentially dangerous for crop planning. Agricultural stakeholders say the…
Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi Makes TIME Earth List for Global Climate Leadership
A leading Nigerian voice in global climate action, Damilola Ogunbiyi, has been named among the world’s most influential environmental leaders on the 2026 TIME Earth list. The recognition, part of TIME’s prestigious Earth Awards, celebrates individuals…
Nigeria Terorrism Numbers Rise as Sahel Becomes Global Epicentre Despite Worldwide Decline
With the terrorism landscape attaining newer dimensions globally, Nigeria has risen in ranks. The Sahel country is gradually becoming one of the world’s most affected countries even as overall deaths fall to their lowest level in a decade. According to…
Scotland Takes Major Step on ‘Assisted Dying” Bill
If you eager to die, this bill can assist you. Lawmakers in Scotland are set for a historic and deeply divisive vote on a bill that could make the country the first part of the United Kingdom to legalise assisted dying. The proposed legislation: the…
Airfares Soar Over 100% as U.S.-Israel–Iran Conflict Grounds Flights, Disrupts Global Travel
Global airlines have begun rolling out fare increases as surging fuel costs, triggered by the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, continue to disrupt aviation operations and inflate operating expenses. Leading carriers across…
Between the Home and the Nation: Nafisat Shuaib on Why Nigerian Women Still Struggle for Space in Politics
Child and women’s rights advocate, Nafisat Shuaib, has said that while Nigerian women are increasingly educated, skilled and eager to contribute to national development, systemic barriers and cultural expectations still slow their rise in leadership and…
Lagos PDP Chieftain Adelaja Adeoye Declares Governorship Bid, Seeks End to APC Dominance
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adelaja Adeoye, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Lagos, pledging to challenge the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
Poverty Rate Surges to 63% After Subsidy Removal, Study Warns
A new study has revealed that more Nigerians slipped into poverty following sweeping economic reforms introduced after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, with rising inflation and high food prices sharply reducing household purchasing power. The…