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In SummaryOnly a few African nations have crossed the 0.50 HCI mark, reflecting deep investment in human development. Education and healthcare remain the two most influential factors in determining HCI rankings.Countries with stable governance and consistent public investment show the highest scores. Smaller nations like Seychelles and Mauritius benefit from concentrated policy implementation and efficient systems.North African countries dominate the top 10 due to historic investments in education and social services. Nations like Kenya and Botswana reflect how policy innovation and youth-centered reforms can raise human capital potential.What if the most valuable asset a country could ever have isn’t oil,…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Festus Ahon For years, daily life in Delta State has been defined by the flicker of unstable electricity. From the bustling markets of Warri and Asaba to the rural communities of Ndokwa and Isoko, the persistent hum of generators has become the unofficial anthem of resilience. This irony persists despite Delta State hosting several major power plants — in Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho near Ughelli, Sapele, and Okpai-Oluchi. Yet, the state remains severely under-supplied by the national power grid. However, a new chapter is unfolding. On Thursday, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori signed the Delta State Electricity Bill into law — a landmark…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as he turns 60. Tinubu described Morka as a dedicated party man, human rights lawyer, and expert in urban development. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday. He also noted Morka’s role as the founder of the Social and Economic Rights Action Centre and former legal director at the Civil Liberties Organisation. He is now the chairman-designate of the Board of the Nigerian Television Authority. The President celebrated Morka’s commitment…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]As permutations heighten in Kwara State over who succeeds Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq in 2027, ODUN EDWARD writes that the election might be a fierce contest between proponents of rotational system and apologists of godfatherism in the state. The choice of who emerges the next governor of Kwara State may be a titanic battle between the proponents of rotational system and apologists of godfatherism in the state. Since the restoration of democracy in the country barely 26 years ago, Kwara North Senatorial District has not produced a governor as the plum seat has so far rotated between the South and…

Egyptian maestro Mohamed Salah has officially signed a contract extension at Liverpool, ending all the speculations that he could exit Liverpool in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 32-year-old winger has been the major attacking outlet at Anfield since he joined the club from Roma in July 2017. However, there have been a lot of talks that he could leave Liverpool in the summer, with his deal set to expire at the end of the season. Salah has been asking for bigger pay and a multiple-year contract, and that is what has delayed the process despite his impressive haul of 32…

  Adekunle Sulaimon  The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to shift focus from expanding nursing education to addressing the systemic issues driving the mass emigration of nurses, popularly known as the Japa syndrome.   The association expressed concern over persistent challenges, noting that as of February 2025, nearly 15,500 nurses had left the country in the previous year. It emphasised that increasing nursing student intake without employment plans and structural reforms may worsen the problem.   The union highlighted several structural issues that need government attention, including the creation of a conducive working environment,…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Usman Garba Abubakar The Almajiri system of religious education started in northern Nigeria around the 11th century in Kanem-Borno Empire, and was later replicated in the Sokoto Caliphate. Both empires promoted the scheme and supported it with public finances. The scheme also enjoyed the support of other stakeholders such as the community, parents, and the pupils themselves. It was not surprising, therefore, that the Almajiri products went on to form the group of elite that controlled various government organs and parastatals in northern Nigeria before and immediately after independence. Over time, however, especially with increasing poverty, lack of…

Amarachi Oguzie, elder brother of the late Chizoba Oguzie, who died when a water tank fell on her through the roof while she was asleep, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the heartbreaking tragedy and the emotional toll it has taken on their family What is your relationship with the late Chizoba Oguzie? She was my younger sister. I am her elder brother. We are from Imo State. I stay in the United States. Can you narrate all that happened to your late sister? On March 18th, 2025, my sister went to work, returned home, freshened up, and lay down to…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]By Abel Abogonye, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule said the government has concluded plans to splash over N12 billion to renovate 690 existing primary, and secondary schools and build 30 new ones in the state. Commissioner for Education, Dr John Mamman, said this in an interview with journalists in Lafia, on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the money is a counterpart funding in collaboration with the World Bank, and a non-governmental organisation called Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), on the ground to ensure strict supervision and implementation of the projects. “The first one, the state…

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has maintained a strong front despite his recent injury which ruled him out of the entire season at Sevilla, Soccernet.ng reports. Adams has endured a difficult start to life in Seville since his €5.5 million transfer from French Ligue 1 club Montpellier in January. The Nigerian striker was expected to make a big impact at the club, as they even let Kelechi Iheanacho leave on loan. Unfortunately for Adams and Sevilla, the transfer has not worked as well as they would have expected. The Super Eagles star has just four appearances for Los Nervionenses this season…