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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called on Nigerian academics and professors to transition from passive teaching to “active developmental intellectualism,” stressing that the wealth of knowledge within university walls must directly translate into public policy and societal transformation. Soludo argued that while Nigeria produces thousands of scholarly articles and professors, the disconnect between academic research and national governance remains a significant barrier to progress. The governor stated this on Tuesday while delivering a lecture during the sixth Biennial Adada Lecture Series at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The event was organised by the Association of Nsukka Professors. In…

The National Bureau of Statistics has said that the average retail price of a litre of petrol witnessed an increase from N1,051.47 in February to N1,288.54 in March. The bureau said this in its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for March, released in Abuja on Tuesday. It said that the March price of N1,288.54 represented a 22.55 per cent increase over the price of N1,051.47 recorded in February. The report said that the average retail price of petrol also increased on a year-on-year basis from N1,261.65 recorded in March 2025 to N1,288.54 in March 2026, adding that it represented…

A new baseline study has revealed severe waste management challenges in Ajegunle, Ikorodu, an informal settlement in Lagos State, while highlighting strong community readiness to support sustainable solutions. The study, conducted by the African Cities Research Consortium, Rethinking Cities and the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, found that poor waste disposal practices are contributing to flooding, environmental degradation and health risks in the community. In a statement signed by the lead researcher, Deji Akinpelu, researchers surveyed more than 400 households across three Community Development Associations namely; Ajegunle CDA, Irawo CDA and Thomas CDA and held focus group discussions with…

3rd from right, ECOWAS Commission President Dr Omar Touray, receiving the symbolic key to the new ECOWAS Headquarters from Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Yu Dunhai, 4th from right, at the handover ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja(NAN). President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has described China as West Africa’s most strategic partner, adding that China’s multifaceted engagement with the sub-region would continue to deepen. Touray stated this at the handover ceremony for a new multimillion-dollar ECOWAS headquarters complex, funded and built by China for the commission. He recalled that China had previously partnered with ECOWAS in numerous…

Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in an action-packed UEFA Champions League semi-final clash at Parc des Princes. It was an entertaining contest filled with goals, attacking football and late drama, as PSG made the most of their chances while Bayern’s relentless pressure was not enough to complete a comeback. The statistics reflected Bayern’s dominance in several areas, but PSG’s clinical finishing and determined defending proved decisive. Goals and major incidents Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead in the 17th minute from the penalty spot. PSG responded quickly as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalised on 24 minutes after…

A 21-year-old man went on trial in Austria on Tuesday over a plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert, which led to shows by the US megastar in the Alpine nation being scrapped in 2024. Three dates in Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the plot. Beran A., who was led into the courtroom by masked police personnel, has been in detention since his arrest in August 2024 and is facing terror offences and other charges. The Austrian is accused of having been a member of a terror organisation from May…

The attacks on some of Ukraine’s most important population centres, which reportedly involved almost 400 drones, also left thousands without electricity, heating and water.Temperatures in the country have dropped to -20° Celsius, and the attacks on energy infrastructure have left families in freezing conditions. Many older persons and people with disabilities are often stuck in their homes in high-rise apartment buildings, without electricity and heating, unable to cook hot meals or recharge their devices to stay connected. The latest attacks took place during ongoing peace talks in the United Arab Emirates, involving delegates from Russia, Ukraine and the United StatesIn Kharkiv, a dormitory…

A fridge that’s too cold can freeze your food, while one that’s too warm can spoil it. Produce is particularly susceptible to errant temps, but nearly everything you stick inside benefits from keeping your temperature set to a sweetspot.  I don’t like to waste groceries, so I set out to find out how cool my fridge was since there’s no built-in thermometer. The ultimate goal was to ensure it’s set to that Goldilocks zone: the recommended temperature to keep most items as fresh as possible without freezing. Here’s how it went down and what I learned after testing nearly every temp…

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria has inducted 202 new members, including 199 Graduate Diploma holders and three Fellows. The Batch ‘A’ 2026 induction, held on Friday at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, marked the formal entry of the new members into the procurement and supply chain profession. In his address, the President of the institute, Sikiru Balogun, said the inductees were being called to greater responsibility.  He urged them to practise the profession guided by ethics, accountability and national development. “This significant occasion marks your formal induction into the noble and ever-evolving field of Procurement and…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break following protests over transportation and welfare concerns on campus. In a Tuesday statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the university said the decision was approved by the Senate after demonstrations by students escalated. “The Senate of the University has approved that the students proceed on a mid-semester break for a period of three weeks, with immediate effect,” the statement read. The management said the action became necessary after protests over a newly introduced transportation system led to the obstruction of…