NNPC Ltd, Dangote Group Renew Strategic Alliance to Boost Energy Security
The NNPC Limited and the Dangote Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and driving economic growth. The renewed partnership followed a high-level visit by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s management team to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in…
Tinubu Signs Controversial 2026 Electoral Act Amendment into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the controversial Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, barely 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly. The presidential assent was granted at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. The brief ceremony was attended by principal officers of the National Assembly, following…
INEC Clarifies Election Result Transmission Protocol Ahead of FCT Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its protocol for result transmission ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, dismissing reports that results will be transmitted in “real-time.” In a statement issued Tuesday by Adedayo Oketola, the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, the Commission stated that the Chairman, Prof….
Burden of Recycled Phone Numbers: Old User, New User, Network Provider and the Hangman
Image credit: AI By Rasheedat Oladotun-Iliyas In 2025, Abimbola Tijani registered a new SIM card, linked it to her National Identification Number (NIN) in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, and handed it over to her 14-year-old son to ease communication while she was away. However, her son soon became inundated with bank alerts meant…
Tinubu’s Tax Reform: Between Necessary Change and the Burden of Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
World Cup Hopes on Hold as FIFA Delays Decision on DR Congo Match Dispute
Nigeria’s bid to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains unresolved after global football authorities postponed ruling on a contentious match protest involving the Super Eagles and DR Congo. The case stems from Nigeria’s 1–0 defeat to DR Congo in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played in March 2025, when…
Gunmen Strike Kwara Community Again, Four Abducted in Midnight Raid
Suspected bandits launched a deadly assault on Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting four residents during a violent midnight attack, residents and local officials have reported. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when armed men riding on motorcycles and in a vehicle reportedly opened fire on homes and…
Study Finds AI Chatbots Often Provide Inaccurate or Unsafe Health Advice, Raising Concerns for Public Use
In an era when many people turn to artificial intelligence for quick answers, new research shows that AI‑powered chatbots frequently offer incorrect or potentially harmful health guidance, a finding that should caution anyone seeking medical help from these tools. A growing number of adults use conversational AI systems to ask questions about symptoms, treatments and…
PFN Demands Justice After Deadly Kwara Attack on Communities
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on Christians nationwide to pray for justice and restoration following a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. The group expressed confidence that the perpetrators would not go unpunished and that divine intervention would aid efforts to bring them to account. In an…
Dangote Pushes Digital Overhaul of Nigeria’s Supply Chain, Urges Firms to Embrace Technology
Industrialist Aliko Dangote has called for a sweeping digital overhaul of Nigeria’s supply chain, insisting that businesses must embrace technology to remain competitive in an evolving market. Speaking at the DANGOTE Supply Chain Forum in Lagos, he stressed that modern systems and data-driven processes are now critical to improving efficiency, cutting costs and driving sustainable…
