Adebayo Oluwaseun

Nigeria's pension crisis burdens retired civil servants

Kamis, 30 Oktober 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

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.

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.

Tinubu signs pardons instrument, excludes fraudsters and traffickers

President Bola Tinubu has signed an instrument of pardons for certain individuals but reviewed the list to drop those convicted of serious crimes like fraud, kidnapping, and trafficking. This decision aims to balance mercy with public safety concerns.

Saraki receives Africa democracy awards in Nairobi

Rabu, 29 Oktober 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

Bukola Saraki has received the Africa Democracy Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. The event highlights recognition for contributions to democracy on the continent.

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.

Readers respond to Niyi Osundare's critique of Nigerian universities

A recent column in The Guardian Nigeria features diverse reader reactions to poet Niyi Osundare's ongoing discourse on the state of Nigerian universities. Contributors praise Osundare's insights while debating internal and external challenges facing higher education. They call for better funding, fair pay for lecturers, and systemic reforms to restore integrity.

Vfd group reports 61% profit surge to n7.99bn in q3 2025

Vfd group has reported a 61% increase in profits for the third quarter of 2025. The surge brings the company's profit to n7.99 billion.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

Rabu, 29 Oktober 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.