The Chairman of Pinnacle Digital Resources Limited, Abimbola Adeseyoju, on the unveiling of the flagship service “Pinnacle Daily”, paid a special tribute to the late DIG Ibrahim Lamorde, the pioneer director of Pinnacle. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, October 15, in Abuja, Nigeria. According to Adeseyoju, Pinnacle Daily is an idea that started about …
In Nigeria today, the idea of paying between ₦3 million and ₦20 million, or even more, annually for a child's education in elite private schools is no longer a rarity—it has become the norm for those who seek what they deem a superior form of learning. Institutions like Charterhouse Lagos, British International School, Lekki British …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The postponement was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba. According to the statement, the decision was reached by the National Working Committee (NWC) …
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivered his final speech before the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting, navigating a U.S. economy torn between strong growth, rising productivity, and mounting inflation risks. The address comes as policymakers grapple with incomplete economic data amid a U.S. government shutdown that has delayed the September jobs report and other …
The Federal Government has removed Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for university admission in non-science courses, following the approval of a sweeping reform of entry requirements across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The new policy, announced on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education, seeks to democratise access to higher education and expand opportunities for qualified …
In a night that showcased both brilliance and heartbreak, Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group C 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Yet the triumph proved bittersweet as South Africa’s 3–0 win …
World maritime powers are meeting in London this week to negotiate what could become a landmark climate deal for the global shipping industry. The proposed measure seeks to cut emissions, fund green energy, and push ships away from fossil fuels. At the heart of the talks is a plan to introduce a global fee on …
United States President Donald Trump, alongside the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, has signed a landmark declaration aimed at restoring peace to Gaza. The agreement was sealed at a high-profile summit in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. “A new and beautiful day is rising, and now the rebuilding begins,” Trump said, praising …
Botswana has introduced a new rule aimed at increasing local ownership in the mining sector, as part of broader efforts to ensure citizens benefit more directly from the country’s mineral wealth. The change, which amends the Mines and Minerals Act, previously gave the state the right to buy a 15% shareholding in any mining concession. …
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has urged world leaders to unite in dismantling criminal drug networks that threaten global peace and security. Marwa made the call at the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary Session of the Third Committee held …
