Lately, too many people have been quick to accuse Rufai Oseni of arrogance, of bias, of being untrained and of not being a “real journalist.” They say he lacks decorum, that he is too confrontational, too opinionated, too bold for the comfort of politicians. We can debate about Rufai’s journalism’s approach and how he grills power. But before we rush to crucifer and label Rufai a quack, perhaps we should first ask ourselves whether we, as journalists, have lived up to the very standards we preach. Because journalism is not about certificates; it is a conscience. It is not a…
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The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) is recalibrating its strategies to power a new era in agricultural financing, reigniting hope among lenders and agribusinesses seeking easier access to sustainable credit. This renewal aligns with the Federal Government’s efforts to make agriculture a key driver of economic growth. For decades, Africa has struggled to allocate at least 10 percent of its annual budgets to agriculture, a target believed to be crucial for global competitiveness. In Nigeria, agricultural budgetary funding has remained below five percent for over ten years, with most of it consumed by overhead costs—leaving little…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Germany’s commitment of one billion euros to the Global Fund, describing it as a powerful show of solidarity and global leadership in strengthening health systems and ending infectious diseases. Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, made this known on Sunday at the ongoing World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. Kaseya said the contribution would accelerate efforts to end HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, while also supporting pandemic preparedness and advancing universal health coverage across Africa. He noted that the investment came at a crucial time as the continent intensifies…
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled the first phase of her pledge to her alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, by donating 21 new shuttle buses to the institution. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Ile-Ife by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju said the donation was part of a total pledge of 50 buses earlier promised by the First Lady. He added that the delivery came exactly one year after she announced the donation during a commemorative event in 2024. He explained that the intervention marked a significant step toward…
President of Masters Energy Group, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah has called for pragmatic reforms and sustained policy consistency as essential ingredients to drive Nigeria’s energy transition and unlock long-term sustainable growth. Ogah, a former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, made the call at the 2025 NAEC International Energy Conference held in Lagos. The three-day conference, themed “Nigeria’s Energy Future: Optimizing Opportunities and Addressing Risks for Sustainable Growth,” brought together energy executives, policymakers, and experts to discuss how Nigeria can secure its place in the global energy transition. Ogah said Nigeria’s energy journey must strike a balance between opportunities…
A new report by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) has revealed that the global mortality rate has declined by 67 per cent since 1950, despite population growth and ageing. The study, which covered 204 countries and territories as well as 660 subnational locations between 1990 and 2023, was published in The Lancet medical journal and released on its website on Sunday. The findings were presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany, which runs from Sunday to Tuesday. According to the report, global life expectancy has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, rising by over 20 years since 1950 —…
The Managing Director of Alpha Geek Technologies, Mr. Seun Dania, has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to advancing e-governance and digital transformation across Nigeria. Dania described the move as a bold step toward modernizing public service delivery and strengthening transparency and efficiency in governance. Speaking in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos, he said the government’s ongoing digital reforms were improving access to essential services and fostering accountability in public administration. He noted that the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill, currently before the National Assembly, would provide a comprehensive legal framework for Nigeria’s growing digital…
The Annual National Agricultural Show, now in its 17th edition, will be held on its permanent showground in Karu, about 28 kilometres from Abuja along the Keffi Road in Nasarawa State, between November 24 and 28, 2025. The event aims to bring together smallholder farmers, researchers, farm machinery manufacturers, federal and state government ministries and agencies, private institutions, food vendors, and the general public for five days of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration. Networking and knowledge sharing The show offers a vital platform for stakeholders — including producers, technology providers, and buyers — to share ideas, technologies, and regulatory updates.…
There are these two half-brothers I opened my eyes to find yapping at each other—like two Rottweiler puppies tearing at each other for the fattest bone around. I came into this world and met them at it; I am sure I will exit it and return to my Creator, leaving them still at it. I would not have written about them, or even minded their sibling rivalries, if not for the fact that they have sucked the rest of the world into their feud, so much so that we now see our world through their lens. Their fight has become…
Health experts have called for urgent, coordinated action to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cancer care, warning that drug-resistant infections are undermining treatment success and survival rates among cancer patients globally. The warning was contained in a newly released white paper titled “How Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Cancer Care: Uncovering a Growing Crisis,” jointly published by AMR Insights and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). A copy of the report was made available to journalists on Saturday. The paper was developed following an international roundtable held on June 25, 2025, which brought together leading oncologists, microbiologists, and infectious…