By Sufuyan Ojeifo For much of Nigeria’s modern history, public procurement has worn the reputation of an administrative swamp. It was where good intentions went to lose momentum, where project costs developed suspicious muscles, and where citizens quietly learned to lower expectations.
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked fresh political debate after declaring that he spent about ₦50 billion to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s president. Wike, speaking during a political engagement, said his contributions to the 2023 presidential campaign were substantial
Nigeria has been ranked as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The ranking, released by global education organisation Education First (EF), assesses English language proficiency among non-native English-speaking countries and territories worldwide. Nigeria’s placement reflects a strong
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris. Says 2026 budget is a well-planned instrument to solidify the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. According to the Minister, the last 31 months have been a period of difficult but necessary change, beginning with key economic decisions taken to end long-standing stagnation and […]
The Federal Government has rolled out a new set of far-reaching measures aimed at stamping out examination malpractice in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations starting from 2026. The initiative forms part of broader reforms to enhance credibility, transparency, and public trust in Nigeria’s examination system.
Former Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor has said that the development of Oyigbo Local Government Area has been stalled under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Akawor stated this on Monday, during a “thank you” visit to the local government area by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]








