FOR generations, the world has viewed Africa through a distorted lens—literally. One of the most common world maps, the Mercator projection, has long misrepresented the continent’s true size. Designed in the 16th century to assist European sea navigation, the map…
The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI), has mourned the passing of its first Rector, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, describing it as a national loss. This is contained in a statement on Monday by the Acting Registrar, Mr Joseph Ogunjimi. According…
By Inusa Salihu, Maiduguri FOLLOWING the devastated fire outbreak which has displaced hundreds of people in Wanori and Nguluri communities of Konduga local government area of Borno state, the Deputy National Chairman (DNC), North of the All Progressives Congress…
SAUDI Arabia has announced a change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria was listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco,…
Concerned experts in the petroleum industry have raised concerns over the irregularity in the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Board, citing non-compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. In a formal statement signed…
By Inusa Ndahi A wild fire suspected to have been caused by Gas Explosion has consumed many vehicles worth millions of naira at the Borno State Mechanical Workshop in Maiduguri. The workshop belongs to Borno Express Transport Corporation that services…
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has challenged Commonwealth Nations to learn from Nigeria’s proactive reforms and collaborative approaches in its fight against corruption to strengthen their defences against financial crimes. He threw…
… signs position paper to formalise collaboration THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to promote sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State,…
Ex-militant leaders from Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the federal government to award the surveillance contract for oil pipelines in the state to local ex-militants, which is in line with the country’s local content law. The group also demanded greater involvement…
THE House of Representatives has issued a reminder to Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), emphasizing that he lacks the constitutional authority to make laws or draft a budget for the oil-rich state. Trojaninsights reports that the House’s stance…
