Nigeria

Nigeria's pension crisis burdens retired civil servants

In Nigeria, retirement has turned into a struggle for thousands of civil servants who face delays in receiving pensions and gratuities. Elderly pensioners endure long queues and repeated verifications at offices like the PTAD in Abuja, while protests erupt across states demanding unpaid entitlements. The crisis highlights deep-rooted issues of corruption and mismanagement in the pension system.

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.

Nigeria's ai strategy gains momentum with key investments

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.

Odii and Jimmy-Eboma to lead discussions at SSE Lab’s MBA business showers

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

Prominent figures Odii and Jimmy-Eboma are set to guide key discussions at SSE Lab’s upcoming MBA Business Showers event. This gathering aims to foster insights in business education and leadership. The announcement highlights the event's role in professional development within Nigeria's MBA community.

International agencies decry malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria

October 30, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

International non-governmental organizations have urged Nigeria's government and partners to act swiftly to save 600,000 severely malnourished children in northern states. The appeal came during the 16th Africa Food Security and Nutrition Day commemoration. Without intervention, 96,000 children risk death from October to December 2025.