Author: Damilola Olufemi

By Alade Adisa With the giant strides being recorded by countries in the area of research and development—efforts that have propelled many into the ranks of industrialised and advanced nations—Nigeria does not appear to take the issue of research seriously. Findings by this paper show that practically nothing is being done in the nation’s universities and research institutes, which are supposed to take the lead. It is unbelievable that no fund is allocated for research in Nigeria’s public universities, whereas their peers globally, and even in South Africa, are making significant progress in that sector. Some experts in science and…

Some undergraduates break the barrier by attaining a CGPA of 5.0. People in this category are often seen as highly talented, even whiz kids, and are treated with great respect by society.

The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Omolara Oloworaran, has said.

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has laid blame for the naira’s sharp decline at the feet of the Buhari administration, pointing to what he described as reckless monetary practices by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the guise of the ways and means provision. Speaking at the Progressives Governors Forum meeting in Benin City on Saturday, the former Edo State governor said, “We are coming from a country that was almost like Zimbabwe or Idi Amin’s Uganda where he asked the Central Bank governor, ‘go and print more money for us to share to the people’. And…

The World Bank has expressed serious concern over the growing rates of extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other countries struggling with conflict and deep instability, warning that these conditions are worsening hunger and derailing global development efforts. In a report released on Friday titled “Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability”, the Bank revealed that poverty is intensifying in fragile states long after much of the world has begun recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. World Bank lists fragile countries Nigeria is among the 39 countries the World Bank categorises as Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations —…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as national chairman. Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, stepped down on Friday, citing the need to focus on his health and pressing personal matters. According to the party, the resignation is effective immediately. Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, announced the development in a statement Friday night, noting that Ganduje’s resignation letter was submitted to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through the national secretary, Ajibola Basiru. Dalori confirmed as national acting chair “To ensure continuity in leadership, Deputy National Chairman…

Billionaire businessman and elder statesman Aminu Alhassan Dantata has passed away at the age of 94. His longtime aide, Mustapha Junaid, confirmed the news in a statement early Saturday. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah,” Junaid wrote. Who is Dantata Dantata, a granduncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, came from a legendary lineage of wealth and entrepreneurship.…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stepped down from his position following internal tensions over the party’s zoning formula. Sources of the party who disclosed this to New Daily Prime say Ganduje’s planned resignation is aimed at addressing mounting pressure from stakeholders in the North-Central region, who have repeatedly called for the national chairmanship to return to their zone, where it was previously held before his appointment. What happens once Ganduje resigns According to a source in the party, once the chairman steps down, one of the party’s national vice chairmen will assume the…

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State, but under strict conditions, including a commitment not to seek re-election in 2027. The agreement was reached during a closed-door meeting held Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Present at the meeting were Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, suspended Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and a select group of lawmakers, The Cable reports Presidency sources described the outcome as a fragile truce, part of a broader attempt to restore order in the state following months of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised the alarm over what it described as a calculated sabotage campaign orchestrated by a network of individuals, both within and outside the organisation. In a statement released on Friday, NNPC Ltd. said the group behind the scheme is deliberately spreading falsehoods and misinformation aimed at undermining the company’s leadership and discrediting its reform efforts. According to the management, “Their tactics include planting scandalous and fabricated reports, curated to distract leadership, mislead the public, and undermine the commitment of our dedicated workforce and reform-minded Nigerians.” The company accused the unnamed actors…