NUC confirms 32 courses for updated Ilesa varsity
The National University Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the University of Ilesa to run 32 courses for the 2023/2024 academic session. The College of Education in Ilesa, Osun state…
5 Survive Ureje River Flood in Ekiti State
Ado-Ekiti—Five persons, on Tuesday, narrowly cheated death on Ureje River in Ado Ekiti, as the river overflowed its bank along Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti, wreaking havoc on the surrounding…
Revisiting the land use act for optimal result
An assessment of Nigeria’s modern history, reveals that land administration in Nigeria has gone through major inflection points, pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence. During the pre-colonial period, the land tenure system…
Ekiti State Governor Promises Swift Response to Flood Damage
By Ajayi Taiwo A recent flood in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has had a devastating impact on housing in the area. Many homes have been damaged or destroyed,…
25% win in FCT not required to win presidential election – Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has rested the argument of whether winning 25% in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was necessary in becoming president of Nigeria. The Justice Tsammani-led…
Housing Finance for Women
Women comprise half the world’s population, but just a small fraction of homeowners globally. While the shortage of affordable housing is a global crisis, women are at a particular disadvantage.…
Just In: Tribunal rejects Tinubu’s charges of drugs trafficking
Justice Haruna Tsamani, the lead judge of the Presidential Election Petition Court, has dismissed the drug trafficking claims against Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Labour Party (LP). LP had claimed…
Minister Umahi Launches New Team to Manage Contracts for HDMI
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, launched a new team to manage contracts for the Highways Development & Management Initiative (HDMI). The team, called the Contract Management Team (CMT),…
NERC Approves Upward Price Review for Prepaid Electricity Meters
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an upward price review for prepaid electricity meters used in the country. The new prices are effective from September 5, 2023. A…
President Bola Tinubu’s First 100 Days in Office
President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, and has since hit the ground running, delivering on his campaign promises. Here are some of the key initiatives and policies…