The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed follow-up actions across eight areas of cooperation, including a three-year programme against organised immigration crime, returns of irregular migrants, extradition and drug trafficking. No funding amounts or numerical targets were disclosed. Senior officials from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UK Home Office co-chaired the annual Migration, …
A former Nigerian Bar Association chairman, Bwari Branch, Monday Adjeh, has defended the relevance of the Court of Appeal’s ruling declaring Ibrahim Magu’s prolonged tenure as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) unlawful, despite his exit from office. Speaking exclusively to Pinnacle Daily, Adjeh said the judgement remained significant because it …
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has presented GenScan AI, the winning entry of the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI), to stakeholders in Abuja. The artificial intelligence (AI) tool could speed up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and widen access to diagnostic services. Developed by Mary-Brenda Akoda, GenScan AI uses AI to shorten MRI scan …
The British High Commission in Nigeria has commended Lloyd's Register for its support for emerging Nigerian leaders through the UK Government's Chevening Scholarship Programme. Under the partnership, outstanding Nigerian professionals in maritime-related fields can pursue fully funded master's degrees at leading UK universities. Lloyd's Register, a provider of engineering, technology and professional services for the …
Nigeria’s global image and the economic, cultural and reputational costs of how the country is perceived will be examined as leading voices in the creative, media and communications sectors converge in Lagos for the second edition of Pivot Nigeria. The annual thought-leadership gathering, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at La Scala, MUSON Centre, Lagos, …
African leaders attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York have used the global gathering to raise concerns over Africa’s debt burden, access to critical minerals, international law, reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and reforms to global institutions. The 2026 UN General Assembly is being held under the theme "Restoring trust, …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the student loan scheme introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing loans as liabilities rather than a solution to the rising cost of education. Atiku promised to reduce the cost of education and introduce debt forgiveness for qualifying student borrowers if elected president in 2027. His position was contained …
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has warned that Nigeria risks allowing external actors to manipulate critical aspects of its economy and society if it fails to develop control over Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and infrastructure. Inuwa raised the concern at the opening of the 2026 Gulf Information Technology …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has set a target of completing its proposed permanent headquarters in the first quarter of 2027, saying the project will enhance operational efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s attractiveness to oil and gas investors. According to a statement by the Head, Media and Communications, NUPRC, Eniola Akinkuotu, the Commission’s Chief Executive, …
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered an immediate investigation and arrest of health workers responsible for the diversion and sale of hospital equipment donated to a health facility in the Umaisha Development Area of the state. Sule gave the directive on Wednesday during the swearing-in of eight commissioners, special advisers, permanent secretaries and board …
