2027: The Coalition Imperative — When Unity Becomes a Democratic Necessity By Ambassador M

Nigeria is already entering the political theatre of 2027, and the opposition landscape is becoming as consequential as the contest itself. Across the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Labour Party (LP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), PDP and other political platforms, realignments, defections and coalition discussions are reshaping the... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News

August 11, 2026

Birmingham to Launch Initiative Turning Disadvantaged People into Lifesavers

A new community initiative aimed at both saving lives and creating second chances for disadvantaged people is set to launch in Birmingham this September. The CPR & First Aid in the Community Initiative will be officially launched on Saturday, 26 September 2026, from 11.00am to 3.00pm at the Park Regis Birmingham Hotel. The pioneering Birmingham... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, UK News, Women

August 11, 2026

JAMB REGISTRAR RESOLVES OVER 5,000 PENDING COMPLAINTS IN FIVE DAYS

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has resolved more than 5,000 pending complaints within five days as part of measures to strengthen service delivery and improve the experience of candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions. The development followed the Registrar’s decision to personally relocate to the Board’s Service... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

August 11, 2026

UBEC Boss Backs Delta’s Teacher Tracking System for Nationwide Adoption

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified Delta State’s technology-driven teacher attendance tracking system, Attend360, as a model that could help strengthen teacher accountability and improve learning outcomes across Nigeria. Garba said the platform, which uses technology to monitor teachers’ attendance and presence in schools, addresses a fundamental... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

August 11, 2026

Gambia to Undertake Study Tour of TETFund, Seeks Nigeria’s Support for New Higher Education Fund

The Government of The Gambia has announced plans to send officials of its newly established Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund on a study tour of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s higher education financing system. The plan was disclosed on Monday, August 10, 2026, when... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

August 11, 2026

US: Abuja Embassy Remains Operational Despite Visa Processing Shift

ABUJA — The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the realignment of routine visa processing in Africa will not affect the operational status of the US Embassy in Abuja. The clarification followed an announcement by the US Department of State that routine visa services in Abuja would be transferred to a regional visa... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

₦1.5bn Mass Wedding: APC Chieftain Questions Kano Spending Priorities

JOS — An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and businessman, Bashir Abdullahi II, has criticized the Kano State Government over its reported expenditure of more than ₦1.5 billion on a mass wedding program involving 1,500 couples. Abdullahi described the spending as a “costly misplaced priority”, arguing that the state should devote more resources to education,... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

NHRC Demands Immediate Arrest, Prosecution of Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and incitement to religious hatred in a viral video ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, said remarks attributed to Jingir, including advocacy for... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Japan Commits ¥587m to Boost Rice Seed Production in Nigeria

The Japanese Government has committed about ¥587 million to strengthen rice seed production in Nigeria as part of efforts to increase agricultural productivity and improve food security. The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Hideo Suzuki, disclosed this during the handover ceremony for the Project for the Enhancement of Rice Seeds Production System at the National Cereals... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

US-Africa Trade Commission Appoints Aremu Nigeria Country Director

The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, with a mandate to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Aremu’s appointment was contained in a letter dated July 10, 2026, and signed by the Commission’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Titus... Read More

Africa News

2027: The Coalition Imperative — When Unity Becomes a Democratic Necessity By Ambassador M

Birmingham to Launch Initiative Turning Disadvantaged People into Lifesavers

JAMB REGISTRAR RESOLVES OVER 5,000 PENDING COMPLAINTS IN FIVE DAYS

UBEC Boss Backs Delta’s Teacher Tracking System for Nationwide Adoption

Gambia to Undertake Study Tour of TETFund, Seeks Nigeria’s Support for New Higher Education Fund

US: Abuja Embassy Remains Operational Despite Visa Processing Shift

₦1.5bn Mass Wedding: APC Chieftain Questions Kano Spending Priorities

NHRC Demands Immediate Arrest, Prosecution of Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

Japan Commits ¥587m to Boost Rice Seed Production in Nigeria

US-Africa Trade Commission Appoints Aremu Nigeria Country Director

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