Oil price falls below $70 per barrel, as OPEC urged to increase output
By Ediri Ejoh Oil fell below $70 a barrel yesterday as the United States urged the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and its oil-producing partners to boost output, saying current production was not enough and could threaten the global economic recovery. Brent Crude traded at $69.83, a decline of 0.80 cent, while the United States […]
Realities and battle against recession
By Arize Nwobu ACCORDING to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the economy had slipped into another recession, the GDP having contracted for the second consecutive quarter by 3.62 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) 2020. Recession is characterised by business cycle contraction, general slowdown of economic activity when output falls, unemployment rises and […]
Don’t Jealous Me soars with ‘Vibes N Tunup’
As a satirist-cum-performing artist, his debut single “Vibes N Tunup” featuring his fellow London-based Sneakbo is gaining massive traction across the country. From Jand to Lasgidi, this fast-growing Afrobeats singer and songwriter is riding on the wave of the success of his hit single.
Ikpea mourns Capt Hosa, says he was a true friend, selfless patriot
Vanguard Businessman of the year 2019, Leemon Ikpea, has expressed shock over the death of the Chairman Ocean Marine Services Limited, (OMSL) Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo. Capt. Hosa as he was popularly known was reported to have died in a London hospital on Saturday midnight. The Edo State born billionaire, who died at 63, had […]
A’Ibom stakeholders urged to zone 2023 governorship slot to Oron
….urges restructuring of Nigeria to tackle insecurity By Chioma Onuegbu POLITICAL stakeholders of Akwa Ibom state have been advised to zone the governorship position to Oron ethnic nationality in 2023 in the interest of peace, equity and fairness. Oro Youth Movement (OYOM), a foremost civil rights organization in Oron gave the advice in a communique’ […]
One on one with Sefinah Hussein
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp In our August 2021 feature, we sit down with Sefinah Hussein, the driving force behind Zone Switch at AppZone, Africa’s first regulated Layer-1 blockchain network dedicated to payments. Under her stewardship, Zone Switch has evolved from a bold concept into a cornerstone of seamless, cross-border value exchange across the continent. Today’s […]
Nigeria needs new ideologies to tackle unemployment —Uche Ogah
Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah, has said that Nigeria needs new ideologies to tackle unemployment which he said: “is a national concern”.
AGCare partners golfers association on charity tourney
The AGCare Foundation in partnership with the Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN) hosted 220 professional and amateur golfers at its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba, Delta State. The tournament was held from Wednesday 21st to Saturday, 24th July 2021. The 10th year remembrance of Late Chief […]
You need skills to fight poverty, Okowa tells youths
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, charged youths in the state to leverage the various skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development programmes of his administration to extricate themselves from poverty. He made the call while opening the maiden annual retreat of the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aniocha North Local Government […]
Two ‘James’ and the paradox of Delta Central agenda
By Onoriode Amrakpoyerin FAR from the two James of the Holy Scriptures – Apostle James a Disciple of Jesus and King James who authorised a version of the Bible, our topical choice comes as a fitting metaphor in our rare attempt to find a way to respond to the immense confusion amidst observable paradoxes both […]
Akwa Ibom declares emergency on education sector, provides 28000 desks to schools
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Akwa Ibom state government has said that it has dedicated all inter-ministerial direct labor projects to the education sector to address infrastructure deficits in public schools. Speaking during an interaction with newsmen in Uyo, Commissioner for Information and Strategy Comrade Iniobong Ememobong recalled that governor Udom Emmanuel declared a state of […]
Babangida says he has no regrets, but he can’t rewrite history
By Olu Fasan GENERAL Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s former military ruler, is a bundle of contradictions. Known as the evil genius, he did much good and much evil. Yet, in his recent interview with Arise TV ahead of his 80th birthday, Babangida said he had no regrets. He also spoke presumptuously about Nigeria’s unity. But as […]
Hacklab Foundation partners BlueAfric Media to host AI Hackathon in Nigeria
Hacklab Foundation is partnering BlueAfric Media to host West Africa largest hackathon in Lagos, Nigeria.
Tribute for the living, not the dead
By Kayode Ojewale THE word ‘idol’, in its major dual meanings, conveys significant messages when used. Idol could mean a graven image that is being worshipped or figuratively, a popular person. This piece will dwell on the latter meaning credited to an idol. Dead or alive, the legendary works of a hero or heroine live. The […]
We responded to 822 emergencies in 6 months, LASEMA says
The Director-General (DG) of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Oluwaglfemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has announced that the agency responded to no fewer than 822 emergencies in the State in six months. He disclosed this at the inauguration of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group for emergency and disaster management personnel in Lagos, on Wednesday. Oke-Osanyintolu […]
Air Peace expands presence in North East with launch of flights into Gombe State
By Lawani Mikairu Air Peace airline has expanded its flight operations to the North East, by launching commercial flights into Gombe State from Lagos and Abuja. The airline will operate three weekly flights into the State. The airline’s brand new E-195 aircraft with flight number P47443 from Lagos and Abuja to Gombe landed on Wednesday […]
