Nigerian PIN Hosts Virtual 2024 Poetry Challenge Anthology
Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is launching its 2024 anthology of selected poems from the 10-day poetry challenge today at 5 PM via Google Meet. Ifunanya Georgia Ezeano will moderate the…
Adugbo Boy and His TIVitude
Ambassador David AllGreen Fiase, Founder and Coordinator of the Benue Tourism Volunteers, writes about a young Tiv man who describes himself as comedian "disturbing the streets of Lagos".
You Too Must See This Movie, Conclave
A Reflective Afternoon Watching Conclave On a quiet Saturday afternoon after Christmas in Abuja, I decided to immerse myself in the contemplative world of Edward Berger’s movie Conclave. It was…
Japan Expands 10-Year Visa Programme for Chinese Tourists
Japan has extended its multiple-entry visa duration for Chinese visitors from five to 10 years while doubling the maximum stay for tourist groups from 15 to 30 days. The move…
5% Consumption Tax Takes Effect in FCT
Restaurant and hotel patrons in Abuja now face a 12.5% total tax on their bills following the Federal Capital Territory Administration's implementation of an additional 5% consumption levy. The tax,…
International Alert Trains Organisations on Climate-Conflict Links
A peace-building organisation known as International Alert carried out a capacity-building workshop to address the growing intersection of climate change and conflict in Nigeria, bringing together civil society groups and…
DStv Opens All Channels for 72-Hour Holiday Treat
Disconnected subscribers received unexpected news as MultiChoice Nigeria announced all DStv decoders will unlock premium content for 72 hours, regardless of payment status or subscription tier. The company's unprecedented move…
USAID Opens $35M Community Health Initiative in Nigeria
USAID Nigeria has called for proposals for a five-year community health programme to improve health behaviours and services across the country. With funding up to $35 million, the initiative focuses…
FCT Doctors Threaten Strike Over Six Months’ Unpaid Salaries
Resident doctors in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have given FCT Minister Nyesom Wike a 14-day ultimatum to clear salary arrears, address welfare concerns, or face service shutdown across Abuja hospitals.…
Breakaway ECOWAS States Vow to Defend Territories As One
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES), a coalition comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has reaffirmed its commitment to defend its territories and sovereignty against perceived neo-colonial threats. The declaration…