Sixty-five years after raising its flag of independence, Nigeria’s judiciary, long regarded as the last hope of the common man, is showing signs of deep strain. A combination of public distrust, allegations of corruption, inconsistent judgments, poor funding, weak infrastructure and political interference has left citizens asking whether the judiciary, one of the three arms …
A Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda, has been named among the world’s top two per cent of scientists in the 2025 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking. Adeola, who was recognized for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management, emerged as the only scholar from …
The federal government has assured that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Abuja–Keffi motorway will be completed by December 2026, despite current challenges. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection of the Maraba–Nyanya section of the 43.6-kilometre project. He said about 41 kilometres have been completed up to …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched the Light Up Abuja Project to install hybrid solar streetlights across the city and major expressways. Wike said that when he assumed office in August 2023, almost 80 percent of Abuja had no streetlights. He linked the darkness to rising insecurity in the capital. …
Nigeria’s September 2025 bond auction has stunned the markets, recording an eye-watering 530% oversubscription and signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s debt instruments. Foreign and local investors alike scrambled for a piece of the issuance, with demand reaching ₦1.26 trillion against an offer of just ₦200 billion. Analysts say this level of interest is …
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called for the immediate recall of workers sacked by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria. The regional organisation, which represents 18 million workers across 52 African countries, strongly condemned the alleged termination of employment of over 800 workers at the Dangote …
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has accused the Federal Government of persistent neglect, broken promises, and a deliberate disregard for agreements reached with the union, warning that the development risks plunging the university system into yet another avoidable industrial crisis. The union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which held its 52nd meeting at …
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its nationwide strike over a dispute with the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This comes after the Federal Government brokered an agreement between PEMGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery management at a meeting on Tuesday. PENGASSAN had embarked on a nationwide strike …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, …
