There is a good chance that the next United Nations Secretary-General will be a woman. There is also a good chance that the UN job will go to South America, with at least five of the nominated candidates coming from the region. That, however, has not foreclosed the possibility that someone outside these two categories […]

Trusting him, the driver parked and locked his Toyota Carina E before leaving the spot to deliver the item.

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has charged banks to ensure that the over N4.6 trillion raised through the banking sector recapitalisation exercise is channelled into productive sectors of the economy to create jobs, support businesses and boost foreign exchange earnings. Cardoso said the recapitalisation exercise, which ended on March 31, […]

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has announced significant progress in its efforts to improve Nigeria’s business climate, revealing that 98 per cent of the 69 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under its supervision are now responsive to inquiries and delivering services within established timelines. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the director-general […]

Nigeria’s efforts to secure its rapidly expanding digital economy are increasingly under threat as the migration of skilled cybersecurity professionals abroad continues to weaken the country’s ability to defend itself against rising cyberattacks. With cybercriminals intensifying attacks on banks, government institutions and private businesses, industry experts warn that while more young Nigerians are embracing careers […]

Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised after surviving a serious road accident in Lagos.

A coalition of development partners has trained key stakeholders in Yobe State on gender-responsive budgeting and government budget processes to strengthen transparency, accountability and inclusive public spending. The two-day capacity-building workshop aims to equip participants with the skills to effectively track budget implementation and advocate policies that address the needs of women, children and other […]

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Friday extended a 24-month regulatory forbearance allowing Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to buy securities issued by the parent companies of their Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs). The circular, dated July 3 and signed by A.M. Saleem, Director of Surveillance, aims to widen the investable universe for pension funds while imposing […]

STEM Africa is intensifying efforts to nurture the next generation of innovators, with its flagship STEM Africa Fest aiming to reach at least 25,000 more children, parents and educators across Africa through practical science and technology education. The initiative comes as concerns continue to mount over the widening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills […]

LAST week, I raised several lingering questions about the kidnap saga at Ahoro Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. At the time, the victims had spent a little over 40 days in captivity. I had hoped that piece would mark the final chapter in my lamentations about the fate of the toddlers, […] The post Oriire abduction: Still awaiting the good news appeared first on Tribune Online.

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has announced the appointment of Courage Obadagbonyi as managing director, effective 1st July succeeding Jeethu Jose. This appointment reflects the organisation’s continued focus on developing strong leadership from within its global talent pool while ensuring sustained growth and operational excellence. A seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience, Courage Obadagbonyi […]

Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has challenged young Africans to embrace ambition, discipline and hard work, insisting that the continent’s future rests on a generation willing to dream boldly, prepare diligently and seize opportunities when they arise. Speaking at the Africa and Everywhere Festival in Lagos on Saturday, Elumelu […]

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has affirmed that accountants will adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a professional tool while upholding core ethical standards, saying AI can enhance work but cannot replace integrity, transparency and accountability. The call was made by the 62nd president of the Institute, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Segoshime, who said […]

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has said that national development should be measured not only by economic growth but by the strength of institutions, ethical leadership and public trust, urging governance professionals to uphold integrity in both the public and private sectors. The institute made the call during its 25th […]

Monday was a good day to be a headline writer in Abuja. The Federal Executive Council sat, and by the time the ministers finished briefing State House correspondents, Nigeria had approved close to three trillion naira in fresh spending in a single sitting. Roads. Health. Ports. Youth service reform. A financing package running into billions […]

Beyond the food, laughter and jokes at his own table, Thursday’s inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner at the State House revealed something about power, the press and the public mood. writes JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH. For once, the State House did not call journalists for a briefing or a press conference to explain a policy. On Thursday […]

HISTORICALLY, there was a man regarded as the world’s first trillionaire in dollars. That was long before his modern version, Elon Musk. After he did nearly all that money could do on earth, including literally filling his conjugal barn with record-setting belles and even experimentally getting drunk to test the inebriating power of alcohol, he […] The post Nasarawa and the que sera sera sermon appeared first on Tribune Online.

A group, the Society for Family Health (SFH) has identified shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools and provider training resources as major challenges limiting quality family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The Project Coordinator of SFH, Dr Eze Nwokoma, said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, following facility […]

President Bola Tinubu yesterday flagged off the construction of the 49.55-kilometre Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala Road and the 49.15-kilometre Bama–Banki Road, describing the strategic highways as critical to economic growth, regional integration, and national security. The two road projects, regarded as economic lifelines of the North-East, serve as key gateways to neighbouring African countries, which will bolster […]

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that effective communication remains a critical component of military leadership and operational success. Aneke stated this yesterday in Abuja, at the unveiling of a book titled, “The Master of Ceremonies Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Excelling in Event Hosting and Public Speaking”, […]