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The growth of Nigerian universities into what it is today was non-linear; beginning in 1948, when the first and foremost university in Nigeria was established. That was 15 years before...
The origin of Electoral Bodies in Nigeria can be traced back to the period before independence when the Electoral Commission of Nigeria (ECN) was established for the 1959 elections. Over...
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has the authority to grant licenses to individuals interested in establishing a banking enterprise in Nigeria, following designated procedures. Additionally, the...
On Monday, January 2nd, President Bola Tinubu delivered his first-ever New Year’s Day speech since he assumed office in May 2023. It’s been seven months already! In his New Year...
This blog post delves into the list of new Nigerian senators. Each of the 36 states in Nigeria is divided into 3 senatorial districts. A senator heads the senatorial districts....
Nigeria being one of the most diverse and populous countries in West Africa is divided into six geopolitical zones, each comprising several states. This administrative structure was designed to foster...
Ministers are senior government officials responsible for a specific government department or ministry. In Nigeria, we have 26 federal ministries, each headed by a Minister and “supported” by a Minister...
In today’s Nigeria, slavery and the slave trade have become history — a complex, multifaceted one. Quite some museums have been established to exhibit information about these histories. The government-owned...
As a police officer, Louis Edet was known for his competence, integrity and discipline. He was also an agitator for police reforms in Nigeria, having studied abroad to have a...
[wpadcenter_ad id=’2097′ align=’none’] Ogun State, located in the southwestern part of Nigeria, is not only known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions. One of the traditions that reflect the...
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is one of Nigeria’s first generation universities. And as such, the university’s anthem is an embodiment of Nigeria’s early glory. The prestigious institution —...
Education in Nigeria has a long history — one that dates back to the pre-colonial era. Our forefathers engaged their children and those of close acquaintance in an informal and...
As a rejoinder to a line of Nigeria’s National Anthem — “the labours our Heroes past shall never be in vain” — we want to contribute to bringing back to...
Aluta Continua is a popular anthem amongst Nigerian students. It’s also common in certain African countries. The term “A Luta Continua” is Portuguese for “the Struggle Continues”, and was popularized...
The Inspector General of Police is the head of the Police Force and the most senior and highest-ranking officer in the police service. The person who appoints the IGP is...