Nigerian universities have been called upon to strengthen their capacity for attracting international research grants and improving strategic resource mobilisation in order to remain globally competitive and financially sustainable.This appeal was made during a collaborative research workshop organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in Abuja. The workshop…
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully intercepted terrorists’ logistics and apprehended 16 suspects during sustained military operations across Nigeria’s North-East region, reinforcing ongoing efforts to curb insurgency.According to an operational report released by the Nigerian Army to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the troops disrupted a cross-border fuel smuggling network…
Eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance have raised serious concerns over the growing damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, warning that repairs will be both costly and time-consuming amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.In a joint statement issued after a virtual meeting, the countries stressed that restoring damaged oil facilities to full operational capacity would not be…
Pope Leo on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, describing it as a positive step toward easing tensions in the Middle East and globally. His remarks came just hours after he strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial threat directed at Iran.Speaking during his weekly audience, the pope expressed relief at the temporary…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive operations in the North-East, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State.In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision airstrike was carried out on April 1 at about 12:05 p.m. The…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for boosting the country’s daily crude oil production to 1.84 million barrels.Edun gave the commendation during a meeting with the Commission’s Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja. He described the development as encouraging…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with Türkiye, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations and deliver tangible benefits to citizens of both nations.The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, in Abuja.
Prominent legal experts, labour leaders, and civil society advocates have called for a carefully designed framework to guide the establishment of state police in Nigeria, warning that a lack of proper structure could lead to abuse and oppression.Speaking at the Fifth Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture held in Ikeja, Lagos, human rights lawyer Femi Falana stressed the need for a well-defined mechanism…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both nations.The high-level engagement, held behind closed doors, highlighted the growing cooperation between Nigeria and Chad in key areas such as regional security, trade, and economic development. Although…
World Health Organization has said Nigeria is making notable progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), with improved detection, expanded access to testing and treatment, and stronger healthcare services for vulnerable populations.In a recent statement, WHO highlighted that Nigeria’s experience demonstrates that meaningful progress is achievable when strong government leadership is combined with…