© ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek Climate activists voice their opinion outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in…
$100,000 Literary Showdown: The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025 Unveils Power-Packed Longlist
In what promises to be a monumental year for Nigerian literature, the Advisory Board for The NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist for its fiercely contested 2025 edition — and it’s nothing short of a literary clash…
Heroes in Motion: The Real Impact of LASAMBUS Through the Eyes of Users
LASAMBUS introduces motorbike and water ambulances as beneficiaries share emotional survival stories At an emotion charged media engagement session held at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, survivors and first responders gathered to tell stories of life, resilience, and…
ExxonMobil Nigeria Unveils New Chairman/Managing Director
ExxonMobil has appointed Mr. Jagir Baxi as Chairman and Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager, of its affiliates in Nigeria, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited. Jagir Baxi, who succeeds…
From Measurement to Action: A New Ecosystem for Climate Implementation in Africa
For the first time, the continent has both a transparent, African-owned tool to measure progress on climate action and a dedicated, action-oriented institution to drive it. By Eugene Itua & Magnus Chidi Onuoha A new, dynamic ecosystem for climate…
UN urges De-Escalation, Protection of Civilians as Conflict Roils Syria
© UNOCHA/Ali Haj Suleiman : Syria has been wracked by more than a decade of instability. Inter-ethnic violence in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Sweida has been met with government intervention, Israeli airstrikes – and on Tuesday, a reported…
From Despair to Skills: Empowering Over 400 Women and Youths on World Youth Skills Day
Glory Wglass was faced with pulling her children out of school due to financial constraints. That is, until she attended a skills training workshop and learnt new techniques of baking, which have empowered her to earn more. “I can now…
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates APC’S Sweep In Lagos LG Polls, Dedicates Victory To Lagosians
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has described the outcome of the Saturday, July 12, 2025, local government elections across Lagos State as a resounding endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the people of Lagos. He hailed the party’s clean…
Africans Will Develop Africa, Dangote Tells Global CEOs – Plans to Make Dangote Fertilizer Largest in the World
L-R, Strathmore Busses School (SBS) Director of Academic Carol Musyoka; Director of Academic Lagos Business School (LBS) Patrick Akinwuntan; Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Dean of Lagos…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Confirms Death of Ex-President Buhari, Orders VP Shettima to Escort Body Back from UK
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement from the State House, Buhari passed away at approximately 4:30 PM today in London, following a long-standing illness. In response to the…
