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Vice chancellor urges youths to adopt strategies against poverty

A vice chancellor has encouraged young people in Nigeria to implement effective strategies to fight poverty.

Nigeria's ai strategy gains momentum with key investments

October 30, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence through its national strategy and recent partnerships. A new report by Microsoft, PwC, and Lagos Business School highlights early successes and outlines a roadmap for broader adoption. The initiative aims to drive economic growth across sectors like agriculture and fintech.

AU and AFRIMA confirm new dates for ninth awards edition

October 30, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The African Union Commission and the All Africa Music Awards have announced updated dates for the ninth edition of the awards. This confirmation aims to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a closed-session screening on Wednesday. This move aims to strengthen the nation's military leadership.

Rights group demands justice for six traders killed in Lagos

The National Coalition Against Mass Killings, Extra-Judicial Killings, Mob Actions and Impunity (NCAMKI) has called for accountability following the alleged killing of six traders at the Owode Onirin Spare Parts Market in Lagos by police officers from Nasarawa State. The group condemned the incident as a moral disgrace and highlighted the lack of prosecution for the implicated officers. It urged authorities to act swiftly to prevent further impunity.