US and China extend tariffs deadline again
The world’s two largest economies, the US and China, have again extended the deadline for tariffs to come into effect.
Month: August 2025
Children, Aged, Vulnerable Benefit From UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach programme. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in Lagos, where the elderly, children, and vulnerable members of society were presented with essential food […]
FG’s Safety Initiative Pays Off As Life Jackets Save Boat Passengers in Niger
The Ministry of Transportation, Niger State, has lauded the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) over the recent donation of 3,700 life jackets to the state. Speaking on Monday, when journalists on a fact-finding mission on the causes of boat mishaps in the country visited the state, the […]
City & Guilds Approves ITF As International Examination Centre
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has recorded a major milestone in its drive to equip Nigerian artisans with globally recognised skills, as the City and Guilds of London Institute (UK) has officially approved the Fund as a certified examination centre. The approval, signed by the chief executive officer of City and Guilds, Kirstie Donnelly, positions […]
Peter Obi And Bala Mohammed: Redefining Opposition Politics In Nigeria
As Nigeria begins its long march toward the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is already showing signs of ideological fragmentation, strategic realignment, and renewed public scrutiny. In a country where politics often feels like a zero-sum game, the recent meeting between Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Bala Mohammed offers a refreshing counter-narrative—one that emphasizes […]
Doyin Abiola, Truly Exceptional!
The phrase “Gentlemen of the Press” used for both male and female journalists, has no known origin. But it became popularised following the 1929 American film by Walter Huston who portrayed the life of a professional journalist deprived of joy of ordinary life due to the exigencies of duty. So, with time, the phrase acquired […]
The North West’s Squandered Power
Last week, I provided a detailed overview of the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), a report that weighs both hard data and citizen perception to assess the performance of Nigeria’s states. Today marks the beginning of a six-week series in which we take a more surgical look, region by region, starting with the […]
Borno Residents Flee To Cameroon As Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts Schoolgirls Cameroon As Boko Haram Kill Soldiers, Abduct Schoolgirls
Residents of Kirawa in Gwoza local government area of Borno State have reportedly fled to Cameroon following an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists which left some soldiers dead and a schoolgirl Aisha Muhammad abducted. LEADERSHIP gathered that the attack, which lasted for hours, occurred on Saturday night. Confirming the attack, the Borno State Police […]
1.9m Nigerians Chase 30,000 Paramilitary Jobs
Fresh figures from the recent nationwide recruitment exercise into the four paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior have revealed a staggering number of applications, with over 1.9 million Nigerians applying for just 30,000 job openings. Kogi State recorded the highest number of applicants, standing well ahead of other states in the overall tally. LEADERSHIP […]
Still On Lagos Airport Renovation
The Federal Government’s decision to spend N712bn on the renovation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has sparked intense debate about national priorities and fiscal responsibility. While the Presidency and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo defended the expenditure as necessary modernisation, critics led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have condemned it as “reckless […]