Education

Is Nigeria still The Giant of Africa?

November 13, 2023

By Toyin Falola It was in Benue State University, Makurdi, on October 26, 2023, when many students wanted to speak with me after my lecture. Two of them persisted,

NMA confirms escape of kidnapped UNTH doctor from abductors’ den

November 6, 2023

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the escape of an abducted resident doctor, Dr Orockarrah Orock attached to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State.

Rising Prices, Falling Naira: Challenges to Affordable Living in Nigeria

November 6, 2023

By Toyin Falola At the time of writing this article, the naira has fallen from over 1,230 naira to a single dollar, the highest ever recorded in Nigeria’s history.

Reflections on Values

November 6, 2023

By Toyin Falola It was a privilege to have been given spaces and large audiences to speak on various aspects of values, notably at three Convocation Lectures at the

Zulum assures IDPs of speedy completion of 1,000 housing units

November 3, 2023

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has assured the displaced people of Logumani and Gajibo communities that they would soon be resettled back to their communities. The two communities

Army, police rescue two abducted corps members in Katsina

November 3, 2023

The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have rescued two National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members, kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of

Nollywood movie `Dangerous Mission’ emerges overall best film

November 3, 2023

A Nollywood movie, ‘Dangerous Mission,’ has emerged overall best film and received the Golden Jury Award at the grand finale of the 20th edition of the Abuja International

Technologies and African Cultures

October 27, 2023

By Toyin Falola In the heart of the vibrant and diverse continent of Africa, a remarkable transformation is unfolding, characterized by the intricate dance between technology and the

House of Reps moves to resolve FG, ASUU disagreement on outstanding salaries

October 27, 2023

The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the lingering disagreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over unpaid eight months’ salary. The

Zamfara cautions against inciting statements

October 24, 2023

The Zamfara State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Alhaji Mannir Haidara, has cautioned against moves by some politicians to tarnish the image of Gov. Dauda Lawal and his administration.

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