Day: July 22, 2026

Day: July 22, 2026
National News

NNRA, NUPRC Partner To Eliminate Regulatory Overlaps, Reduce Oil And Gas Operating Costs

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have commenced efforts to harmonise regulatory frameworks governing the use of radiation in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, with the aim of eliminating overlapping regulations, reducing compliance costs and improving the ease of doing business.The commitment was reached during a meeting between

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Science & Tech Special Focus

CYBERFEMINISM: Gender, Technology And The Fight For Digital Equality

By Fom Gyem For more than three decades, cyberfeminism has explored one of the most profound questions of the information age: Who controls technology, and how does that control shape gender relations? Emerging alongside the rapid expansion of the internet in the early 1990s, cyberfeminism has evolved from a niche artistic movement into a broad

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Icon of the Month

Dr. Ya’u Usman Idris: The Quiet Reformer Steering Nigeria’s Nuclear Regulatory Renaissance

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi In a sector where precision, safety and public confidence are indispensable, leadership is measured not by political visibility but by institutional credibility, technical competence and international trust. Few public servants embody these qualities as convincingly as Dr. Yau Usman Idris, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority

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Opinion

Beyond The Khaki: Making NYSC Reform Count For Skills, Welfare And National Unity

By Umar Farouk Bala and Ibrahim Happiness For more than five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has remained one of Nigeria’s most enduring national institutions. Established in 1973 in the aftermath of the Civil War, its primary mission was to foster reconciliation, national integration and unity by deploying young graduates to states outside

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Feature Politics & Government

The Burden Of Choice: Nigerian Voters And The 2027 Elections

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, familiar scenes are beginning to emerge across the country’s political landscape. Political realignments are taking shape, coalition talks are intensifying, defections are becoming more frequent, and aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for electoral contests that could redefine Nigeria’s future.While

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State of the Nation

The Nuclear Option: Nigeria’s Path To Energy Security And Economic Transformation

By Audu Tukur Musa For decades, Nigeria has grappled with one of the world’s most persistent electricity crises despite being Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s leading producers of oil and natural gas. With an installed electricity generation capacity exceeding 13,000 megawatts (MW), the country rarely delivers more than 4,000–6,000 MW to the

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Spotlight

NNRA And The Task Of Building Public Confidence In Nuclear Safety And Strengthening Regulatory Framework

…as CSOs Partner NNRA on Nuclear Energy Awareness Campaign By Comrade Dominic Ogakwu Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development and energy security extends beyond expanding electricity generation, it requires strong institutions, informed citizens and effective regulatory oversight. As the country explores the wider application of nuclear science and technology in healthcare, agriculture, industry, research and future

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Sports

I Feel Bad Not Playing At 2026 World Cup – Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the disappointment has been difficult for both him and his Super Eagles teammates.The expanded 2026 tournament, which features 48 teams for the first time in history, got underway last week, bringing together nations

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Sports

Neymar Says Brazil Career Is ‘Over’ After World Cup Exit

Neymar has said his international career with Brazil is “over” following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.The 34-year-old came on as a 67th-minute substitute with Brazil already trailing 2-0 but was unable to prevent the five-time world champions from exiting the

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Entertainment

Baba Ijesha, Wife Luminee Welcome Baby Boy Together

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his celebrity stylist partner, Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, King Kagar Omiyinka, together.The actor announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post on Monday, June 15, 2026.Baba Ijesha thanked God for the birth of the child, describing him as a blessing.He wrote,

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