…A Tribute to Lade Bonuola at 80 By Babafemi Ojudu There are journalists, and there are journalists who make other journalists. Mr Oyinlade Bonuola, Lade Bonuola to the public and Ladbone to generations of Nigerian newspapermen and women, belongs firmly to the latter category. He is what I would describe, without hesitation, as a journalist’s journalist: a consummate professional, a teacher of teachers, an editor of editors and one of the great custodians of the values that once made the Nigerian press a formidable institution. Ladbone was not merely part of our professional upbringing; he was its backbone. He taught…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
By Elvis Eromosele There is a curious dynamic in Nigeria. Often, before the government fully implements a new policy, citizens are already suffering its psychological and economic consequences. Before a new tax takes effect, families calculate how much poorer they will become. Before an electricity tariff hike is finalised, households brace for darkness. Before an economic reform lands, traders hike prices, transport operators raise fares, and families cut back on meals. The policy may be fresh, and promised benefits may still lie on the horizon, yet the pain has already arrived. Welcome to nocebo politics. In medicine, the nocebo effect…
Students across France have staged nationwide protests demanding better school conditions and concrete government action, amid growing concerns over the country’s public finances. The demonstrations, held on October 13, drew support from teachers, parents and labour unions. Protesters took to the streets in several locations, including Nantes, calling for improved learning conditions and measures to address their concerns. The protests come as France faces mounting fiscal challenges, raising questions about economic stability and the government’s ability to balance public spending with competing social needs. Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank (ECB), discussed France’s economic difficulties and the…
To mark the 2026 World Food Day theme, “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun unveiled a comprehensive agricultural support package to boost local food production and empower 10,000 rice and cassava farmers across the state. Announced during celebrations at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the initiative combines heavy machinery, subsidised farm inputs, and digital technology to modernise local farming practices and reduce overall production costs. Under the rollout, 2,000 rice farmers are set to receive two bags of fertiliser, one bag of urea, and three litres of herbicide each, while 8,000 cassava farmers will receive…
Over 56,000 candidates have registered for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates (Second Series), as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) reaffirms that computer-based testing (CBT) is significantly curbing examination malpractice. Suleiman Kum, the Head of WAEC’s National Office, made this disclosure on Saturday during an inspection of the CBT English Language exam at the WAEC Training and Testing Centre in Ogba, Lagos. Of the total registrations, roughly 272 were walk-in candidates enrolling for specific individual subjects. Lagos State led candidate volume, accounting for over 22,000 applicants, including 50 walk-in candidates. Kum noted that…
By Elvis Eromosele There is a quiet force holding much of Nigeria together. It is visible before dawn in the markets, in kitchens where meals are stretched to feed families, in the small shops that keep neighbourhoods moving, in the women’s associations where ideas take shape, and in the community meetings where everyday problems are sorted out. This force is the Nigerian woman. The contribution of the Nigerian woman to the country is immense. It is far bigger than the support she gets in return, whether in opportunity, resources or institutional backing. If Nigeria truly wants a stronger, more productive…
By Professor Emeritus Olawale Adetokunbo Ajayi My dear Adesola, I read your piece with a mixture of pain, nostalgia and professional concern. I have been in this system for decades – as a student in the analogue era of cyclostyle notes, as a lecturer when we typed with typewriters, as a Head of Department when internet came, and now as an emeritus watching my former students code from their bedrooms in Yaba and Berlin. So I understand your anger. It is valid. But as an elder in this house, let me offer you a more surgical diagnosis, not just a…
Nestlé Nigeria is inviting journalists and media professionals across the country to submit compelling stories for the sixth edition of the Nestlé Media Awards, recognising journalism that brings important issues to the forefront, deepens public understanding and highlights solutions to challenges affecting people, communities and businesses. Since its inception, the Awards have recognised outstanding reporting across areas aligned with Nestlé Nigeria’s Creating Shared Value agenda, including nutrition, agriculture, environmental sustainability, youth and women empowerment, and community development. In 2025, the introduction of the Business and Economy Reporting category expanded the platform’s scope to include journalism examining the challenges and opportunities…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The call was made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Lagos, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium, where the Commission emphasised the need to translate discussions on internet governance into practical actions that benefit Nigerians. Speaking at the event, Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, who delivered the opening address on behalf of Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said decisions about…
The Federal Government has commenced work on five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts in Oyo State, as the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, ruled out plans to increase electricity tariffs. The projects are expected to improve electricity supply to communities across Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda and Lagelu Local Government Areas, reducing dependence on petrol and diesel generators while supporting businesses and economic activities. Tegbe announced the projects at their groundbreaking ceremony, describing the initiative as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to expand electricity access and improve power supply across the country. The…