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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. TUESDAY MORNING EDITION | GOVERNANCE & NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY Peter Obi, Saraki, David Mark Face Offshore Assets Probe: Can Nigeria Hold Its Political Class Accountable Without Selective Justice? Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau is reportedly investigating seven individuals named in earlier Panama Papers and Pandora Papers reporting. The development raises important questions about asset declarations, political integrity, institutional independence and equal treatment under the law. By Itoro Uwah Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Morning Edition Governance | Political Accountability | Rule of Law KEY DEVELOPMENTS PREMIUM TIMES reported on October 26 that the Code of Conduct Bureau is investigating seven individuals linked to earlier offshore-assets investigations. Those named include Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki, David Mark, Stella Oduah, James Ib...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. SUNDAY MORNING EDITION | NATIONAL AFFAIRS 2027 Elections: Tinubu Launches Re-election Campaign as Nigerians Face a Critical Choice Between Economic Promises and Living Realities With Nigeria's presidential election approaching, President Bola Tinubu has formally opened his re-election campaign. His administration points to economic reforms and signs of recovery, while critics question their impact on household welfare and national security. By Itoro Uwah Sunday, October 25, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Morning Edition Politics | Governance | Economy | 2027 Elections KEY DEVELOPMENTS President Bola Tinubu launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026. The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027. The president defended his administration's economic reforms and appealed for another term. Opposition figures challenged the government...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. FRIDAY EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA Nigerian Family Abandons Child Hawking After Parenting Programme: UNICEF Story Reveals How Changing the Home Can Change a Child's Future A family's experience in Jigawa State raises a fundamental question about Nigeria's future: Can a society develop responsible, confident and productive young people without first strengthening the homes in which they are raised? By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs | BEFOCUS Africa Friday, October 23, 2026 Children | Parenting | Character Development | Human Development KEY DEVELOPMENTS UNICEF published a new account on October 23 documenting changes in parenting practices within a family in Kudai, Jigawa State. The report follows Bilkisu Musa, a mother who participated in a Gender Transformative Parenting programme. The family previously involved its children in hawking groundn...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION | BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ₦1.4 Trillion for Nigerian Small Businesses: Development Bank Targets Two Million MSMEs as Questions Grow Over Access to Finance The Development Bank of Nigeria reports ₦1.4 trillion in cumulative financing and approximately 1.6 million jobs supported, while unveiling new initiatives for women and young entrepreneurs. But how easily can ordinary Nigerian businesses access these opportunities? By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs Friday, October 23, 2026 | Afternoon Edition Business | Investment | Entrepreneurship | Economic Development KEY DEVELOPMENTS DBN reports ₦1.4 trillion in cumulative financing to MSMEs as of December 2025. The financing was channelled through 84 participating financial institutions. The bank reports approximately 1.6 million jobs supported or created. A new five-year strategy targets more th...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. FRIDAY MORNING EDITION | NATIONAL NEWS & PUBLIC HEALTH Ebola in Nigeria: 13-Day Detection Delay Raises Questions About Public Health Preparedness as Contact Tracing Continues Nigerian authorities say the confirmed Ebola case remains isolated, but a reported delay in diagnosis has renewed scrutiny of disease surveillance, clinical preparedness and emergency response. By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:00 AM WAT National Affairs | Public Health | Institutional Accountability KEY DEVELOPMENTS Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja. Reuters reports an approximately 13-day delay between the patient's initial symptoms and diagnosis. Health authorities have identified 44 contacts for tracing, according to the latest reports reviewed. The government says the case remains isolated, with no evidence of community transmission reported...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. THURSDAY EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA Nigeria's Education Crisis: UNICEF Warns of Outdated Curricula as Graduates Struggle to Match the Skills Employers Need UNICEF's renewed call for education reform raises an urgent question about the future of Nigerian children and young people: Are schools preparing students merely to pass examinations, or equipping them with the knowledge, character and practical abilities required to succeed in life? By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs | BEFOCUS Africa Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM WAT Education, Youth Development & Human Capital KEY DEVELOPMENTS UNICEF has called for a review of Nigeria's education curricula to address the gap between academic learning and employment skills. UNICEF Deputy Representative Dr Rownak Khan raised the concerns during an October 20 visit to educational institutions in Lag...
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