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'We want to win excellently,' Flamingos coach warns against complacency ahead of Guinea clash

Nigeria, May 29 -- Nigeria's U-17 girls, the Flamingos, are refusing to take anything for granted despite holding a commanding advantage ahead of Sunday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against... Read More


"Moniepoint's 500 vacancies": How Nigeria can build quality talent at scale, By Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka

Nigeria, May 29 -- When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of the weak quality of Nigerian talent, he likely did not expect the firestorm the ... Read More


The Gambia's first Special Prosecutor is European. Does this matter?

Nigeria, May 29 -- On 9 May, British Barrister Martin Hackett was sworn in as The Gambia's Special Prosecutor for crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh's rule from 1994 to 2017. His mandate covers serio... Read More


Atiku visits Amaechi as battle over ADC presidential ticket intensifies

Nigeria, May 29 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja amid growing tensions over the presidential ticket of the African ... Read More


Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, Makinde tells Tinubu

Nigeria, May 29 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians over the proposed creation of state police, insisting that states can establish their... Read More


Terrorists reject ransom, kill abducted local government officials in Zamfara

Nigeria, May 29 -- Terrorists have killed a councillor and a director of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after rejecting ransom offered for their release. The chairman of the co... Read More


United we stand: Inside President Tinubu's national unity agenda, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Nigeria, May 29 -- In certain social silos, it is common to hear uncomplimentary comments about Nigeria's unity and the chances of bridging the fault lines. My position has always been that where lead... Read More


US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump's face

Nigeria, May 29 -- The US government is preparing to print a new $250 bill that would feature an image of President Donald Trump, the latest in his effort to have his image and name on US institutions... Read More


Ebola: NCDC warns healthcare workers of 'high' importation risk despite no confirmed case

Nigeria, May 29 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned healthcare workers nationwide to heighten surveillance and preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), citing... Read More


Professor Femi Badejo: A gemutlich moment with a pracademic, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, May 29 -- It has often been a characteristic of studies in the social sciences to be largely abstract and devoid of the practical realities that should set the fields apart. Flowing from this... Read More