By Lami Victor, KADUNA | The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced discussions with the World Bank for the rollout of an extensive 90,000 km fibre-optic cable network. This initiative follows the government’s approval of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to facilitate this ambitious project. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of …

By Lami Victor, Kaduna The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has firmly denied accusations of coercing African students, particularly Nigerians, into joining the ongoing war in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. This denial comes in response to a Bloomberg report that claimed Russia was attempting to enlist thousands of migrants …

By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | Renowned Ilorin-based Islamic scholar, Prof. Lanre Badmus, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle the severe hunger and poverty affecting ordinary Nigerians. Prof. Badmus, a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, expressed his concerns while speaking with journalists about the state …

By Lilian Edward, LAGOS | In 2010, the Lagos State Government launched the Oko-Orisan Waterfront Residential Land Scheme, promising a secure investment opportunity for Diasporans looking to own property in Lagos. However, hopes have dwindled, and unless Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu intervenes, the situation appears grim. Subscribers to the scheme are …