The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer delivers a stark yet compelling message: trust in Nigeria’s institutions – business, government, media, and NGOs – has increased to a Trust Index score of 65, up 4 points from the previous year. In an era of scepticism, this growth is a testament to the resilience of institutions. But this…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended its warmest congratulations to Nigerian wrestlers on their outstanding achievement at the 2025 Senior Wrestling Championships in Morocco. The team demonstrated remarkable prowess, securing a total of 10 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 1 bronze medal. Nigeria emerged as the top team, with the female contingent claiming…
Enyimba’s midfield maestro, Olasunkanmi Quadri, has been instrumental in the team’s late-season surge, inspiring hopes of a return to the continental stage. Since joining from Heartland FC mid-season, Quadri has been sensational, contributing six assists and a goal in just 10 appearances. Quadri’s impressive display in the Oriental Derby, where he provided a pinpoint assist…
The Lagos State APC Electoral Committee has announced a stakeholders’ meeting to take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the State Secretariat on Acme Road, Ogba, Ikeja. The meeting is scheduled to start at 10 am. To attend the meeting are the invited party leaders Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi and Party Chairmen of the…
The Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) recently hosted a significant event: the National Business Development Service Providers (BDSP) Certification and Accreditation Program. This initiative aims to bolster the MSMEs sector through standardization and professional development. Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, attended the program, emphasizing the importance…
The 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six is set to captivate football fans with six top teams vying for the championship title. The playoff format, adopted in 2021, has showcased the competitive depth of Nigerian women’s football, with four different champions crowned. Participating teams: Key Players to Watch Super Six Format The…
Nigeria faces a significant tuberculosis (TB) challenge, with thousands of deaths and over 400,000 infections recorded in 2024 alone. According to Roberto Taboada, Network Lead of Anglo West Africa at Roche Diagnostics, investing in diagnostic infrastructure and public health systems is crucial to tackling this growing health issue. Nigeria ranks sixth globally among countries with…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The statistical analysis of 2025 UTME result released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday gave a key highlights include: JAMB also noted that 40,247 underage candidates participated, with 467 (1.16%) achieving exceptional…
Former Super Eagles star Finidi George has expressed that the team during his playing days was unparalleled to the current squad. According to Sunday Osunkwo, Finidi highlighted the exceptional talent and camaraderie that defined his era. Unforgettable MemoriesFinidi fondly recalled his time playing alongside Nwankwo Kanu at Ajax Amsterdam, where they won the UEFA Champions…
In the corridors of Nigerian power, healthcare is often a central topic during election campaigns, but rarely a priority during governance. Over the last decade, successive governments have made lofty promises to improve the nation’s health infrastructure and ensure affordable care for all citizens. Yet, these pledges have frequently ended up as hollow rhetoric, betrayed…
