‎Fighting Corruption Requires Credible Outcomes ‎ ‎By Osikale Ahleeyah Adetomiwa ‎ ‎I have seen this kind of case play out before. At the end, nothing comes out of it. ‎My statement reflects a growing sentiment among many Nigerians whenever allegations of corruption involving public officials emerge. Over the years, several high-profile investigations have generated headlines,...
The Untapped Power of Railways in Nigeria’s Economy ‎By Joel Maina ‎Rail transport remains one of the most strategic yet underutilized assets in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development. Across the world, efficient railway systems serve as the backbone of national transportation networks, moving millions of people and vast quantities of goods quickly, safely, and affordably....
Rethinking Xenophobia and Africa’s Shared Future By Joel Maina I turned on my television recently only to be met with a sight that left me wondering. It was of protesters in South Africa rallying to chase African foreigners out of their country. The claim is that foreigners are reaping the rewards of their land while...
BEYOND THE TYRANNY OF A1 Why Nigeria’s Obsession with Grades is Killing Innovation. by Joel Maina In the hallowed halls of Nigerian secondary schools, a silent, suffocating phantom stalks our children. It is not the lack of infrastructure or the shortage of teachers though those remain dire but rather the toxic deification of the “perfect...
A Bridge to the Future or a Path to Despair? An Urgent Call for NELFund to Resolve Payment Delays. by Joel Maina The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) was heralded as a beacon of hope, a revolutionary intervention designed to ensure that no Nigerian student, regardless of their financial background, would be denied the right...
NUC Grants Full Accreditation to UNIABUJA’s Strategic Communication Department By Ibrahim Happiness. The University of Abuja has achieved a historic milestone as its Department of Development and Strategic Communication secured full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), firmly positioning the institution as a hub of innovation, research, and professional development. This was disclosed...
‎The High Cost of Nigeria’s Security Crisis ‎By Raji Farida ‎Insecurity in Nigeria is no longer a distant headline, it is the reality shaping how citizens live, work, and dream. It has become a silent tax on everyday life, eroding opportunities and draining the economy. While the human tragedies are heartbreaking, the economic consequences are...
UNIAbuja Gets 1st Female SUG President Eyamu Oghenenyerovwo Peculiar, a 300-level student in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, has been elected President of the University of Abuja Students’ Union Government (SUG), becoming the first female elected as SUG President. She was elected during the Students’ Union Government elections conducted through a digital voting...
‎UniAbuja Students Launch Energy Conservation Campaign ‎ ‎By Igboka Chinenye and Chukwudi Divine ‎ ‎Students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Abuja, have launched a campus-wide energy conservation campaign aimed at promoting responsible electricity use and encouraging behavioural change among members of the university community....
‎FCT: When Fear Becomes Pyakasa’s Evening Bell ‎By Pelemo Gbolahan Segun ‎ ‎As dusk settles over Pyakasa, a quiet but troubling ritual unfolds. Parents hurriedly call their children indoors, traders shut their shops earlier than planned, and commuters quicken their pace through dimly lit streets. The silence that follows is not the natural end of...
Nigeria Won’t Change If We Only Complain By Blessing Omolola Oladapo Every day, Nigerians complain about the state of the nation. We complain about the cost of living, insecurity, poor roads, unemployment, the education system and the quality of leadership. We complain at home, in offices, in schools, at bus stops and, of course,...
Veritas University Crowned Champions of Inaugural NBA REC University Tournament By Agabi Charis Veritas University has emerged victorious at the inaugural NBA REC University Tournament, defeating the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) in the final to claim the historic championship. The competition, organised as part of the NBA’s growing basketball development efforts in Nigeria, brought together...
Why ‎NYSC Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes ‎By Akinkunmi Aliyah Omotayo ‎For over five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has served as a bridge between higher education and the world of work for millions of Nigerian graduates. As the Federal Government proposes what could become one of the most far-reaching reforms of the...
‎Abacha’s Legacy: Why the Truth Must Endure ‎By Sheena Haruna ‎The editorial, Dark Recollections of Abacha’s Terror Regime, published on Page 8 of The Punch on 31 July 2026, is more than a reflection on a painful chapter in Nigeria’s history; it is a timely warning against collective amnesia. Though I was not born during...
‎Driving Behavioural Change for Road Safety ‎By Ekpiri Elizabeth Ogola ‎Long before the speeches began, the campaign had already delivered its first message. Dressed in bright green T-shirts emblazoned with “Keke Safe Ride” on the front and “Safe Ride, Safe Life” on the back, students set out from the Senate Building of the University of...
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