Category: POLICY
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Nigeria Takes Bold Step Toward Malaria-Free Future
Nigeria’s Senate has approved a landmark bill that could change the nation’s health story forever — creating a dedicated federal agency focused solely on wiping out malaria from Nigerian soil. By IDEA Television News Desk The legislation, championed by Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko, signals a major shift in thinking — moving the country away…
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Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Should It Be Reviewed Properly Before Becoming Law?
West Africa is seeing a wave of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ legislation — but speed without scrutiny rarely produces good law. We weigh both sides of the debate. IDEA Television Editorial Desk WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/K7lAX_Mjr8M?si=QYcIgU0-7kTefes_ Ghana’s parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on May 29, 2026 — for the second time in…
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Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Has “Quite a While to Go” Before Becoming Law, Says President Mahama
Days after parliament passed the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, President Mahama says legal experts must review it thoroughly — even as rights groups warn of a growing climate of fear across the country. IDEA Television News Desk Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has signalled that the country’s sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill will…
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ASUU Condemns Federal Government’s U-Turn on Mother-Tongue Teaching Policy
Academics at the University of Jos say scrapping local-language instruction in early childhood education is a step backwards, urging Abuja to look to global best practice — and warning against the creeping “recolonisation” of Nigerian education. IDEA Television News Desk The Academic Staff Union of Universities at the University of Jos has come out strongly…
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Court Throws Out ADA’s Bid to be Registered as Political Party
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the All-Democratic Alliance’s lawsuit against INEC on procedural grounds, effectively shutting the group out of the 2027 general elections. IDEA TV News Desk The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a political association seeking compulsory registration by the Independent…
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CBN’s New Banking Rule Triggers N1.92 Trillion Loss on Nigerian Stock Exchange
MARKET WATCH | IDEA TELEVISION Nigeria’s stock market took a significant hit on Thursday, as investors lost approximately N1.92 trillion amid heavy selloffs in banking and cement stocks — a direct reaction to a bold new regulatory move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN introduced new regulatory guidelines governing how Nigerian banks…
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“A New Nigeria Is Possible” — Peter Obi Speaks Out on Toxic Politics, Party Crises and His Real Ambition for Nigeria
In a deeply personal and unfiltered statement, former presidential candidate Peter Obi opens up about the invisible battles of principled leadership, his exit from the ADC, and why he remains unbroken in his pursuit of a just Nigeria. Idea Television News Desk· 5 min read Former Labour Party presidential candidate and prominent Nigerian statesman Peter…
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Supreme Court Nullifies Court of Appeal Order in ADC Leadership Tussle
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has overturned a status quo ante bellum order issued by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, in the ongoing leadership dispute rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a landmark ruling delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, unanimously set aside the appellate…
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Plenary on Extremism and Inequality
By Presidency Republic Of South Africa Your Excellency President Pedro Sánchez,Your Excellency President Lula,Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government,Distinguished guests,Friends, It is a great honour to be part of this gathering. We are gathered not merely to defend democracy but to build democracy but more importantly to advance democracy . We have come together…
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IBM to Pay $17 Million Settlement Over Discriminatory DEI Practices Declared Illegal Under Trump Administration
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations of discriminatory employment practices linked to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The settlement follows an investigation initiated under the Trump administration, which declared certain DEI practices illegal, marking a significant moment in the ongoing national debate over workplace diversity policies. Background of the…
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