French Govt Grants €38m To Federal Universities To Boost Digital Transformation

EducationNewsNigeriaFrench Govt Grants €38m To Federal Universities To Boost Digital Transformation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 2, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has secured a €38 million credit facility from the French Government to boost internet penetration in academics. The grant is set to be used in 10 selected federal universities across the six geopolitical zones of the country to drive digital transformation. The initiative, known as the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project, was formally launched in Abuja on Tuesday. Funded through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the project aims to upgrade digital infrastructure...

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Insecurity: Residents Protest, Set Fire On NDLEA Office In Kwara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Residents Protest, Set Fire On NDLEA Office In Kwara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 1, 2025

Residents of Lafiagi in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday protested against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities, citing repeated incidents of terrorism, kidnapping, and killings. The protesters, mostly youths, expressed frustration over the situation and called for urgent government intervention. The protest turned violent and resulted in the burning of the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the area following the arrest of...

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Dunamis Digital Dilemma: Why Shutting Down Virtual Worship May Alienate a New Generation of Believers

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsEducationDunamis Digital Dilemma: Why Shutting Down Virtual Worship May Alienate a New Generation of Believers

PilotnewsJune 30, 2025

“Spirituality is no longer confined to physical sanctuaries” —Anthony Obi Ogbo The demands of the digital and virtual age, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are both undeniable and irreversible. The pandemic didn’t merely disrupt norms—it reshaped them. From global commerce to education and religious observance, the shift to digital platforms is now a defining feature of contemporary life. The surge in e-commerce has revolutionized how consumers behave, compelling organizations to reinvent their...

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Governor Soludo’s Broken Promises and Fair-Weather Principles

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsGovernor Soludo’s Broken Promises and Fair-Weather Principles

PilotnewsJune 29, 2025

“Soludo waited for three clear years before he commenced any effort to address insecurity” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The Anambra State Governorship Election in November has now advanced, with politicians pulling out their best strings to entice voters. The election is now only five months away, Niccolo Machiavelli’s “The end justifies the means” makes more sense as contenders jostle for a chance to “serve”, even against their own publicly self-acclaimed ethos. The Governor of Anambra State, Prof....

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Candidates Abscond From JAMB Mop-up Exams Over intensified security measures

EducationNewsNigeriaCandidates Abscond From JAMB Mop-up Exams Over intensified security measures

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 29, 2025

Due to intensified security measures targeting impersonators and exam cheats, more than 80 percent of the 98,232 candidates eligible for Saturday’s nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) refused to show up. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who monitored the exercise at the Technology CBT Centre in NAF Valley Estate, Abuja, said the turnout was alarmingly low, with only about 12 percent of registered candidates showing up across the...

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Ganduje Resigns As APC National Chairman, Citing  Health Challenges 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGanduje Resigns As APC National Chairman, Citing  Health Challenges 

PilotnewsJune 27, 2025

 Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), resigns from his position, effective, Friday.  Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs time to focus on his well-being. It will be recalled that Mr Ganduje’s tenure as APC national chairman has been marked by controversy and challenges.  He was elected as the APC National Chairman in August 2023, amidst internal party...

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Rendition Unlawful, Says Kenyan High Court

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaNnamdi Kanu’s Rendition Unlawful, Says Kenyan High Court

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 20251

…Awards ₦119.5m in Damages A High Court in Kenya has declared the 2021 arrest and transfer of Nnamdi Kanu from Nairobi to Nigeria illegal and a blatant violation of his rights. In a judgement that could ripple across international legal and diplomatic spaces, Justice E.C. Mwita, sitting in Nairobi, ruled that Kanu’s abduction, secret detention, torture, and eventual handover to Nigerian authorities did not follow due process and grossly breached the Kenyan Constitution. “Having entered...

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Tinubu Signs 4 Tax Reform Bills into Law

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Signs 4 Tax Reform Bills into Law

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 26, 2025

…Implementation begins January 2026 as FIRS becomes Nigeria Revenue Service President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law four new tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing them as a bold step toward Nigeria’s economic prosperity. At a signing ceremony held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu said the laws signal a major shift in the country’s fiscal direction and will play a critical role in driving reforms and...

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Netherlands Shares Border Security App With Nigeria

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNetherlands Shares Border Security App With Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 26, 2025

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, says the Dutch government has pledged continued support for technology-driven solutions. He disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by a Dutch delegation led by the Chargé D’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Mr. Jurgen Bartelink, who said it aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s border control systems and enhancing migration management. According to a statement by NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi, the high-level strategic...

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El-Rufai Faces Criticism from Presidency Over 2027 Election Comment

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEl-Rufai Faces Criticism from Presidency Over 2027 Election Comment

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 25, 2025

The Presidency has responded to recent remarks made by a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of winning re-election in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, El-Rufai said that President Tinubu would require “a miracle” to secure a second term in office. The former governor claimed that a poll conducted by his political group revealed high disapproval ratings for the President across several regions of the...

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