Irrigation is Gradually Becoming a Very Critical Tool in Nigeria’s Food Security Drive
Climate change, erratic rainfall patterns and rising food prices is a continuous threat to agricultural productivity. However, irrigation is increasingly being viewed as a critical strategy for strengthening food security and improving crop yields across…
Parents of 2026 UTME Top Scorer in Nigeria Credit Discipline, Intense Study Culture for Success
When Daniella came out tops in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) many were not aware of the sacrifice that followed it up. The parents of 16-year-old Daniella Owoeye, who emerged as the highest-scoring candidate in the 2026…
Climate Crisis Is Now a Health Crisis, WHO-Backed Commission Warns
Climate change is no longer being viewed solely as an environmental challenge. Health experts and policymakers are increasingly warning that its effects are spilling into nearly every aspect of human life, with consequences extending far beyond rising…
Toyota’s RAV4-Based Pickup Could Be a Smart Bet If It Gets the Balance Right
Toyota appears to be edging closer to one of the auto industry’s most talked-about possibilities: a compact pickup built around the hugely successful Toyota RAV4 platform. Recent comments from Tetsuo Ogawa suggest that the Japanese automaker is seriously…
President Tinubu Fumes at Nigerians “Unstable” Tax Culture
“They demand a lot but won’t pay tax” President Bola Tinubu ranted during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The President who is eyeing a second term in office next year, stressed the need for Nigerians to embrace taxation as a critical…
As Eggs Become Luxury Items, Nigerians Question Tinubu’s Economic Direction
For millions of Nigerians, eggs were once the last affordable refuge in a collapsing food economy, a modest but dependable source of protein when meat, fish and dairy products drifted beyond the reach of ordinary households. Today, even that safety net…
Nigeria, “State Capture” and the Way Forward – By Michael Olaogun
Nigeria today increasingly reflects the dangerous symptoms of state capture. Nigerians have become so accustomed to stories of corruption, insecurity, judicial manipulation among others, that many now treat as normal. But the deeper crisis is that public…
Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Some University Courses — JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, has clarified that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for admission into certain university programmes in Nigeria, particularly language-related courses. Benjamin made…
Nigeria Emerges Third-Largest Source of International Students in UNESCO New Report
A new global report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024,…
How Much Borrowing Can Fix Nigeria’s Economy?
Nigeria’s search for economic recovery is increasingly being tied to one pressing question: how much borrowing will it take to reverse decades of infrastructure decay, weak productivity, unemployment and fiscal instability? The latest indication of the…
