Africa’s foremost innovation hub, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), has opened up its registration portal for the2021 Accelerator program. The initiative, which is being executed in partnership with Access Bank Plc, seeks to fast-track the growth of the best start-ups operating within the African technology ecosystem. The ‘Accelerator’ programme will fast track and assist the […]

…As Atiku asks him to help Nigeria fight terror By Victoria Ojeme & Dirisu Yakubu US President, Joe Biden, has lifted the immigrant visa ban imposed on Nigeria by Donald Trump, his predecessor. According to the New York Times, Biden reversed the ban on his first day in office and directed the State Department to […]

There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed a tear or two. Secret tears. Yes, secret, as men don’t want to be seen giving way to emotions in public. But why not? Charles Dickens wrote: “Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of […]

*Show the world that you’re father of all, Ondo monarchs tell Buhari *YSG, Ondo lawmakers, Agunloye, others speak *Your overt support for Miyetti Allah may destroy Nigeria, SMBLF tells FG *How Akeredolu reactivated 1969 Cattle Trade Law *50,000 farmers registered in four years – Agric commissioner Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West & Dapo Akinrefon Members […]

Across opposition strongholds in Uganda’s capital, the reaction to President Yoweri Museveni’s contested re-election has been muted, with his rival’s supporters too fearful — or dispirited — to take to the streets. With their leader under house arrest, and soldiers still out in force, backers of presidential runner-up Bobi Wine have been waiting and watching […]

The network marketing industry has grown tremendously over the years. Also known as multi-level marketing, it is an industry that involves direct selling strategies using a network of people to sell products. It is an industry dominated by many young entrepreneurs. Matthew Rosa is one of the young entrepreneurs who have stood out in this […]

Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Oli on Thursday thanked India for generously donating one million doses of coronavirus vaccine to his country. “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Government and people of India for the generous grant of one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nepal at this critical time when India […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring strict compliance with tax payments by foreign companies operating in Nigeria. The president, who gave the directive at the virtual First National Tax Dialogue held at the Conference Hall of the State House, […]

CAUGHT between the anvil of law and hammer of poverty, commercial motorcycle riders, popularly called ‘Okada’ or ‘Achaba’ have returned to Bauchi roads, nine months after Governor Bala Mohammed banned their activities in the state, citing COVID-19 concerns and his desire to govern a more modern Bauchi State.

IN spite of its financial position, Jigawa State has emerged as one of the most consistent states in the country, providing interrupted free medical support to pregnant women and children from age zero and five years.

BENUE State reputed as Nigeria’s food basket may be heading into another vortex  of crisis. And this could spell doom for many Nigerians who depend on foodstuff flowing from the state into their markets on a daily basis.

By Ikechukwu Amaechi When Chukwuemeka Anichukwuegbo was transferred from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode in 2019 with a promotion to boot by his company, Diversey West Africa Limited, it was a dream come true for him and his siblings. He was aged 33 at the time. His had been a life of struggle being the second of […]

By Samuel Oyadongha, Henry Ojelu, Demola Akinyemi, Egufe Yafugborhi, Bashir Bello, Davies Iheamnachor, Harris Emanuel, Ibrahim HassanWuyo & Chinedu Adonu As the second wave of COVID-19 continues to ravage countries across the world, Law and Human Rights examines how the pandemic has impacted the course of justice in Nigeria. This edition also assesses the level […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria will strengthen its position as regional leader in the oil and gas industry.   Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre (NOGEC) at the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) headquarters, Lagos, Buhari said his administration would spare no effort in ensuring maximum […]

No fewer than 400,000 teachers and education practitioners have so far registered for the first online National Conference of Registered Teachers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies. The Registrar, TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. Ajiboye said that the online conference scheduled […]