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….Nigerians Flood Bank’s Page With Anger as Tinubu Administration Faces Fresh Borrowing Backlash By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The World Bank has reportedly restricted comments on its Instagram page after a wave of criticism from Nigerians over a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The backlash erupted amid growing public concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile and the government’s increasing dependence on foreign borrowing to finance economic reforms and national projects. Thousands of Nigerians had stormed the World Bank’s social media platforms, questioning the transparency, purpose, and long-term implications of the new loan facility as economic…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for a human-centred approach to digital transformation, warning that technological advancement without ethics, leadership, and accountability could undermine governance and public trust. Adeniyi made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences of University of Ilorin in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University. The conference, themed “Disruptive Technology: Human and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy,” was held on Wednesday at the University of Ilorin Main Auditorium and…

….Record-Breaking Submissions Signal Rising Interest in AI, ICT and Digital Solutions By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has reached a historic milestone, attracting a record 237 entries — the highest number of submissions since the prestigious award was established in 2004. The submissions were officially handed over to the Prize’s Advisory Board during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, formally launching the adjudication process for what organisers describe as a critical search for Nigeria’s most transformative scientific innovation. This year’s competition retains the theme, “Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence…

….as Egypt hosts 4,000 delegates By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to squeeze African economies, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African leaders to accelerate industrialization and deepen intra-African trade as the continent prepares for the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM 2026) in Egypt. The four-day summit, scheduled for June 21 to 24, is expected to attract more than 4,000 delegates, including African presidents, central bank governors, policymakers, investors, financiers and business leaders, amid growing pressure on African economies to reduce dependence on external markets and commodity exports. Speaking at a media…

….Umahi Says Coastal Highway, Superhighways Will Transform Economy, Unite Nation By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has signed fresh Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with construction giants Hitech Africa Limited and Infiouest International Limited for the execution of major legacy road projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Agenda. The agreements, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja on May 13, 2026, cover strategic highway corridors expected to boost economic growth, improve regional connectivity, and strengthen national integration. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, described the development as…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As the political weather gathered clouds a major strategic consultation ahead of the 2027 general elections continued across the country, prominent figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered in Abuja to fine-tune plans aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and expanding support for the presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The high-level meeting took place at the Maitama residence of Shehu Abubakar Atiku, who hosted the Okehi-Adavi House of Representatives aspirant in Kogi State, Hon. Adams Mustapha Ojenya, alongside influential ADC chieftain, and political mother, Hajiya Maryam Ibrahim Salihu Adoke. Discussions reportedly…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Benue State Government has commenced the first phase of its International Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment Programme in Belarus, in a major push to prepare young people in the state for global opportunities through technical and vocational training. The initiative, introduced under the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia, is being executed in collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment and is already underway at the Republican Institute for Vocational Studies (RIPO) in Belarus. Selected participants from Benue State have begun intensive training sessions combining classroom learning with practical hands-on experience in various vocational and infrastructural disciplines.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data sharing aimed at strengthening economic decision-making and addressing the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and food security across Africa. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja by Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy Directorate of the CBN. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Prof. Anosike warned that extreme weather driven by climate change continues to…

….Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi Calls for Collective Action on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Kikelomo Adeniyi, will on Saturday, 16 May 2026, lead a major climate advocacy campaign tagged “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” in Abuja, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen public participation in climate action across the country. The advocacy walk, scheduled to commence from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is expected to attract environmental advocates, community stakeholders, volunteers, government officials, and members of the public in…

By| Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja A wave of endorsements has continued to trail the appointment of Ambassador Audu-Rafiu Olusola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, with former foreign ministers, ex-service chiefs, retired diplomats, academics, and community leaders describing the development as a fitting recognition of decades of dedicated national service. Leading the chorus of commendation were renowned former External Affairs Ministers, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi and General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, who personally conveyed their admiration for the veteran diplomat. The duo, who served during the military administrations of Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim Babangida between 1984 and 1993, described…