Yansh, Nigeria’s most famous linguistic export, now in the dictionary
I started writing a short, casual article on yansh (the Nigerian Pidgin English word for a woman’s posterior, which probably…
‘We celebrate widows because when we uplift the most vulnerable among us, we strengthen the soul of our society’
To many widows, times of celebration usually cast a gloom on their faces as they would not be able to…
Ibadan farmers trained to produce biochar for wetland farming
Selected farmers from Ibadan have been trained on how to produce biochar for wetland farming and environmental sustainability. The training,…
Who gets refund? Key details about $15,000 US visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States government has introduced a visa bond requirement that may compel Nigerians and nationals of 37 other countries…
How to calculate your taxable income
As of January 2026, Nigeria’s personal income tax (PIT) regime has been updated under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, introducing…
Olugbemisola Odusote: Quick facts to know about first female DG of Nigerian Law School
Odusote, whose appointment takes effect from January 10, 2026, will lead the nation’s apex legal training institution for
How investments in airports, seaport will advance economic strength of South-West states
STATES from the South-West region of the country have explained the rationale behind their huge investments in the transportation sector…
Venezuela after Maduro: Power vacuum, foreign pressure and a city under fire
The capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces has plunged Venezuela into its most volatile moment in decades,…
6 plants that keeps lizards away from your environment
Lizards are highly sensitive to their environment. Their movement and comfort depend largely on smell and habitat conditions.
Top 10 longest roads in the world
Roads remain central to modern transportation, trade and regional integration. Across continents, countries have developed vast highway networks that cut…
10 African countries with the strongest aircraft fleet in 2025
With the crisis ranging from terrorism, illicit border crossings, and arms trafficking to unauthorized surveillance, air dominance enables a country…
Step-by-step guide: How to prevent your phone from theft
It is unfortunate how, sometimes, it happens in a blink. One second your phone is in your hand, the next…
In a busy market? 5 ways to keep your wallet safe
Enjoy while taking smart measures to keep your wallet safe in the market.
Five ways Nigerians can avoid excessive taxes legally in 2026
Taxes are statutory obligations for individuals and businesses, and they significantly determine how much income is
Nicolas Maduro: Quick facts to know about captured Venezuelan President
United States President Donald Trump, on Saturday, claimed that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and
2026 budget: Can it bridge Nigeria’s wealth gap?
By Naomi Sharang (NAN) President Bola Tinubu recently presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N58.18 trillion, christened: ‘Budget of Consolidation,…
Untold story of bandit attacks on Taraba communities
At dawn in southern Taraba State, particularly in Chanchanji Ward of Takum and parts of Wukari Local Government Areas, residents…
Edo-born Christian, Alan Maiyaki, sponsors Almajiri to academic triumph
‘He told me to take my studies seriously and assured me that the sky would be my limit’ In the…
Why cultism and cult-related killings persist in spite of public sensitisation
By Deborah Akpede (NAN) Cultism and cult-related killings remain a persistent security and social challenge in many parts of Nigeria…
Scalability of Nigerian telecoms sector in 2025, and what Glo did differently
By Emefu Ibeayoka Nigeria’s telecommunications sector in 2025 resembles a vast, humming artery — pulsing with life, indispensable to national…
