Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has called on professionals and corporate leaders to urgently adopt ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for efficiency, good governance, and long-term economic development. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, ICSAN Vice-President Francis Olawale, who represented the President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Uto Ukpanah, said Nigeria must provide the right framework for the ethical deployment of AI. “AI is not just a tool, but a disruptive force shaping many areas, including governance. Nigeria must not only adapt to this revolution but…

By Atoyebi Nike The Yola Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has led search, rescue, and evacuation operations after severe flash floods submerged 13 communities across Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State on Tuesday. The downpour, which began around 4 a.m. and lasted until noon, inundated worship centres, residential homes, and business premises, displacing thousands of households in communities such as Damilu, Jambutu, Bachure, Runde, and Shinko. Many families were forced to take shelter along major roads. This disaster comes just two months after similar flooding claimed more than 30 lives in…

By Atoyebi Nike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving productivity, deepening financial inclusion, and ensuring monetary and price stability to strengthen the nation’s economy. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, gave the assurance on Tuesday while declaring open the 2025 CBN Fair at the Mineet Event Centre in Kano. He was represented by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Ali. Cardoso said the fair was designed to directly engage the public on the bank’s policies for sustainable growth. “The core objective of this engagement is to sensitise members of the public on how…

By Atoyebi Nike Nepal on Wednesday marked a national day of mourning for 73 people killed during anti-corruption protests that forced the resignation of the government. Flags flew at half-mast across the country, with the victims declared martyrs and promised state honours at their cremations. The violence erupted on September 8 after a brief ban on social media sparked nationwide anger over corruption and economic hardship. Government offices, hotels, and other buildings were set ablaze during the unrest. Sushila Karki, 73, a former chief justice, has been sworn in as interim prime minister with a six-month mandate to restore order…

By Atoyebi Nike The Oduduwa Development Initiative (ODI) has called on Nigerians of voting age to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, saying democracy thrives only when citizens perform their civic duty. The group made the appeal on Tuesday in Ibadan after its executive meeting, following concerns raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over poor voter turnout in Enugu, where only 1,801 fresh registrations were recorded in two weeks. ODI President, Akinyele Olasumbo, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a blueprint for transforming Nigeria’s economy and governance. The group commended…

By Atoyebi Nike A major fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, where one of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branches is located. The blaze reportedly started in the building’s basement inverter room before spreading rapidly to multiple floors. Ogabi Olajide, Deputy Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, said the alarm was raised at about 1:38 p.m., prompting immediate response from fire crews stationed at Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu. Videos circulating online showed chaotic evacuation scenes as fire service ladders were used to rescue trapped staff through…

By Atoyebi Nike Armed bandits have kidnapped more than 50 people in two separate incidents in Zamfara State, intensifying fears that peace negotiations with armed groups may not halt violence across the region. At least 40 worshippers were abducted during dawn prayers on Monday at a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the attackers stormed the mosque at about 5:30 a.m., surrounded the building, and forced worshippers out at gunpoint before marching them into the Gohori forest axis. The attack, which has plunged the community into despair, came barely a…

By Atoyebi Nike Apple Inc. has lost $56.8 billion in market value since unveiling its new iPhone 17 on September 9, a launch that has so far failed to win over Wall Street. Shares of the $3.5 trillion tech giant fell 1.6 percent between September 9 and 12, with the sharpest drop on September 10, when Apple stock slid 3.2 percent just a day after the announcement. Analysts said the steep sell-off reflected disappointment that the iPhone 17 offered only incremental updates rather than breakthrough innovation. A rebound followed on September 11 as early pre-order data helped ease concerns. On…

By Atoyebi Nike The founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Udenta Udenta, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a weak political structure that cannot survive Nigeria’s future. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Udenta described the APC as “a structure of darkness” that has weaponised state institutions to entrench its dominance. “This is a structure of darkness. This is a structure that will collapse on its own,” he said. He accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of functioning as an extension of the ruling party, alleging that the electoral body had…

By Atoyebi Nike The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore, alongside social media companies X Corp and Meta, over posts critical of President Bola Tinubu. The case, dated September 16, 2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with DSS counsel M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor. Sowore confirmed the charges in a Facebook post on Tuesday, accusing the DSS of “inventing novel offences” to silence him.“The…