…particularly of discovering the course of the Niger. The first person who offered his services to the African Asso- ciation was John Ledyard. He had planned to discover the Niger via Egypt. But he died in Cairo. Two other unsuccessful attempts were made by Lucas and Houghton, both under the auspices of the Association,…

On his plans for the second term, Oyebanji said his administration would continue to implement the state's development agenda, noting that the government already has a clearly defined roadmap for growth and progress. He added that while the existing development blueprint would remain the guiding framework, his administ…

…unique and significant stakeholder because it encompasses communities of practice and service dedicated to deep political reflection around the possibility of the Nigerian state. My contribution to this reflection around the practice of democracy in Nigeria since 1999 is simple: what is the cogent foundation around whi…

…ambassador for three flagship brands under the Countryside Group such as BlowPay Global Services, CTC Taxi (Countryside Taxi Company Ltd) and Countryside Travels & Tours Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Chairman of Countryside Group, High Chief Dr. Ndubisi George Ugo (Dr. Blow Money), described the partnership…

…of mourning, they transformed into a celebration of a life devoted to God, committed to service, and dedicated to advancing the work of Christ. Tributes and testimonies rented the air as ministers, church members, associates and admirers recounted the late cleric's humility, courage, fatherly disposition and enduring s…

…just described is a system with very pervasive access across multiple applications and services," Whittaker said. "In the context of Signal, it would constitute a kind of a backdoor."

…deployed 2,187 newly trained personnel of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forest Security Services (BSVFSS) to strengthen security surveillance and protect the state’s forest reserves and natural resources. The deployment followed a passing-out parade held on Saturday at the Police Training School, Yelwa, where the gove…

Speaking with PT Health Watch to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, medical and maternal health experts identified critical gaps across Nigeria's healthcare system, including inadequate newborn screening, poor access to treatment, weak primary healthcare services and persistent misconceptions about the disease.

…cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters stranded for several hours into Saturday along the busy highway corridor. Cha…

…to exporters holding an AfCFTA Certificate of Origin issued by the Nigeria Customs Service, the corridor is expected to provide faster, more affordable and predictable logistics services, enabling businesses to scale exports across the continent. According to Oduwole, the initiative will particularly benefit businesses…

…cars at the Ibadan toll gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, sparked a fire that left commuters stranded for hours on Saturday as traffic piled up along the busy corridor. Moroof Akinwande, chairman of the Oyo State Fire Ser…

…expensive, the ecosystem of visa agents charging different prices for the same service, and the lack of transparency about why applications are denied. African travellers paid a steep price for Europe’s visa barriers in 2024. According to Semafor, applicants from countries including Comoros, Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana…

…Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023. His ministry oversees the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Fire Service. Since his appointment, the minister has been credited with several reforms, including the digitisation of passport appli…

…in the state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. Lawal said it is unacceptable for any individual or group to broker peace agreements with bandits,…

…development of Bauchi State. The Governor also noted that beyond politics and public service, the deceased distinguished himself as an accomplished Architectural Engineer whose professional expertise contributed significantly to the physical growth and infrastructural development of Bauchi State. Through his knowledge,…

…the tech giant also packed iOS 27 with a number of upgrades across its everyday apps and services, including smarter bill splitting in Apple Wallet, new ways to share locations in Find My, and improved Apple Maps features. Apple Maps Image Credits:Apple Apple introduced an improvement to "Flyover," the feature that pro…

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig-Gen Maharazu Tsiga, rtd, says bandits terrorising communities may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made this statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late M…

…Akaliro, has appealed to the Abia State government to establish a functional fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency. His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, when a petrol tanker exploded inside the facility while discharging its contents. In a motion o…

…African trade without connecting Africa first," he added. More insights The new cargo service is expected to improve logistics efficiency for exporters operating in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other non-oil industries by reducing transit times and expanding access to regional markets…

…to grow while competition is driving down subscription price. With the growing number of service providers offering fully unlimited data, the days of unlimited service with Fair Usage Policy (FUP) are gradually coming to an end. While there now many operators offering unlimited data access, including mobile network ope…

…(CBN) has ordered banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers to keep all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the country. The directive was issued in a circular released on June 15 and signed by Rakiya O. Yusuf, Director of the CBN's Payments System Supervisio…

…said would be owned and driven by cooperative societies to provide affordable financial services and support economic activities within the sector. Earlier in his welcome address, the Provost of the Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna, Dr. Awwal Ibrahim Mohammed, described cooperative education as a vital instrument fo…

…has redefined the institution of traditional leadership through humility, wisdom, and service. The governor noted that the celebration marked not only the monarch's 85th birthday but also more than two decades on the throne, as both milestones coincided. Sanwo-Olu commended the monarch for decades of distinguished serv…

…closest level of government to the citizens and play a vital role in providing essential services and infrastructure to communities. Therefore, projects undertaken by the councils must be carried out in accordance with approved specifications and with the best interests of the people in mind. Hon. Sanni emphasized that…

…personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, and the Amotekun Corps were on Saturday deployed to the polling unit where Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was expected to cast his vote. Officials of the three security agencies arrived at the polling centre a…