UniAbuja SUG unveils 6-day programme for SUG Week 2026 The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Abuja has announced a six-day programme packed with activities aimed at promoting leadership, innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, and student unity. SUG President, Comr. Yusuf Tobi Jamiu (JAMO), made the announcement while unveiling the schedule for SUG Week 2026,...
RE: Insecurity Need to Crack Down on Saboteurs By Osikale Ahleeyah Adetomiwa I read with keen interest the editorial published in Vanguard Newspapers of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (p.18), which addressed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and the urgent need to confront saboteurs aiding criminal elements. The editorial rightly observed that insecurity continues...
Will CBN-NCC Anti-Fraud Pact Deliver Real Impacts for Nigerians? By Jamiu Abdulgafar Olamilekan The recent partnership between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to combat electronic fraud has sparked fresh optimism about the safety of Nigeria’s growing digital economy. But beyond the ceremony and official handshakes, many Nigerians are...
RE: Women Need Better Access to Credit By Jamiu Abdulgafar Olamilekan The Punch Newspaper editorial on May 5, 2026 (Page 18), titled “Women Need Better Access to Credit” highlights one of Nigeria’s most persistent economic blind spots. Despite their immense contributions to business, agriculture, trade, and family welfare, women remain locked out of the financial...
Beyond Ethnicity: Confronting Nigeria’s Growing Security Threat By Jamiu A. Olamilekan Nigeria’s security challenges have persisted for years, but recent reports suggesting that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants may be operating across parts of the country have once again brought the gravity of the crisis into sharp focus. Whether the figures are ultimately verified or...
RE: Worsening insecurity in Nigeria: What Panacea? By Agabi Chubiyojo Charis I read with keen interest Dr. Ejiro Ofoye’s insightful article, “Worsening Insecurity in Nigeria: What Panacea?”, published in Vanguard on June 9, 2026. The write-up presents a timely and thought-provoking examination of one of the gravest challenges confronting Nigeria today and deserves commendation for...
Ending Nigeria’s Almajiri tragedy: Reform, not rejection By Blessing Omolola I read with great interest an article published in Daily Trust on June 9, 2026, titled “Ending Nigeria’s Almajiri Tragedy.” The essay analysed one of the most enduring social challenges in Northern Nigeria. It traces the foundations of the Almajiri system, highlights its original educational...
Afe Babalola varsity ranked Nigeria’s best in 2026 sustainability ratings Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, placing 72nd globally and becoming the only Nigerian institution to break into the top 100 worldwide. The ranking, released on Wednesday by Times Higher Education, assessed...
NUC Approves 5 New Programmes for Veritas University The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new academic programmes for Veritas University, Abuja. The university’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mr Ben Agande, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Agande said the newly approved programmes were B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc. Cyber Security,...
University of Calabar To Host 2026 NUGA Games No fewer than 50,000 athletes from more than 50 universities across the country are expected to participate in the 2026 Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA) Games, to be hosted by the University of Calabar (UniCal). The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Offiong Offiong, disclosed this at a...
REPORTER’S DIARY: From Spectator to Accidental Fellow By Adisa Balkis Omotayo I first heard about the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship from my father, who explained its focus on developing young communicators and the opportunities it offered. I was immediately interested and registered, only to discover later that the fellowship was designed for graduates,...
LOVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE REDEFINING ROMANCE By Turaki Mary Love is a complex and multifaceted human emotion that has evolved over time. Traditionally, romantic love has been associated with trust, intimacy, commitment, responsibility, companionship, and emotional closeness. These values have long formed the foundation of romantic relationships. However, the rapid...
Nigeria’ Payroll Fraud: Why Audits Are Not Enough By Ibrahim Happiness The editorial published on page 19 of The Nation on Monday, August 31, 2026, titled “An Audit Long Overdue,” raises an issue that should concern every Nigerian taxpayer, not just accountants, auditors and public finance officials. The revelation that two fictitious federal...
INTERN’S CORNER: My Lessons From The National Spokespersons Awards By Blessing Omolola Oladapo On August 13, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, as part of my internship with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic...
Sensational Media and the Battle for Nigeria’s Youth By Joel Maina Sometimes, I wonder what the average Nigerian youth would remember after spending an entire day scrolling through social media. Perhaps it would be a celebrity controversy, a frightening video, a political argument, a sensational headline or an unverified story that everyone seemed to...
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