Education

  By Akin Alao  The academy is a lifestyle, and Toyin Falola lives every bit of it in most impactful ways Among Africans, there is often a consensus that formal education is a driving force that is pivotal to development.  Consequently, academic life has gradually become necessary for the procurement …

  Dr Olayinka Oyegbile, a journalist, writer and teacher has been decorated with an individual recognition award by The Conversation Africa, a general news website written by academics.   Oyegbile, who also teaches journalism courses at Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, won the award for the author with the highest number …

    Hundreds of environmentalists and climate activists from around the world, including from the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) are holding a massive rally in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates ((UAE) calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas war.   The civil action is holding on Day …

    The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) Coalition, an NGO, on Friday echoed a global report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on Dec. 5 on efforts of countries to raise taxes on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) and alcohol. The voice of the coalition is contained in …

    The Cross River Government has entered into a partnership with Oando Clean Energy on the provision of wind power in the state. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing climate conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, Gov. Bassey Otu, said the partnership signified the commitment of …

  By Toyin Falola It was Professor Akin Alao, my former student and a professor of legal history, who first told me about the conversion of the acronym of OAU from Obafemi Awolowo University to Oba Awon University. I laughed so loud that water rolled out of my eyes. Brilliant! …

  A frontline environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey, has said oil extractions in Africa have caused decades of environmental degradation and disruption of livelihoods rather than benefit to the local economy. Bassey stated this in Dubai shortly after the screening of a documentary on the continuous burning of fire on the Ororo …

    Godwin Akpovie, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delta Special Economic Zone, says financial insecurity and multiple taxation are major challenges facing manufacturing sector in the country. He disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He …

  The Convener, Hope Alive Initiative for Africa, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday, visited the Medium Security Custodial Centres, Kuje, in commemoration of his eighth year Anniversary on the throne. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Centre, Assistant Superintendent …

  The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into second reading the 2024 budget of N199.9 billion presented by Gov. Abdullahi Sule for consideration and approval. Mr Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the house, announced the passage of the budget during the house proceedings in Lafia on Wednesday. The …