By Jimoh Ogirima Salawu (PhD) The National Assembly generated no small controversy with its recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, which among other things ruled that direct primaries shall be the legal and solitary method by which political parties must now choose their flagbearers in every election. For the uninitiated, in a […]

By Moses Nosike The need for diversification and collaboration in the wake of the global pandemic, as a vehicle towards achieving a robust economy, cannot be overemphasized. This was the reverberating sentiment opined by guests at the just concluded German-Nigerian Business Forum which held physically at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The Forum, which is […]

By Juliet Umeh Although the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2001 unleashed huge growth in Nigeria’s Gross domestic product, GDP, it has however not fulfilled its target in the country’s journey to financial inclusion of people living in un-served and under-served areas of the country. This, according to different industry stakeholders is down to […]

……as Vice President’s aide rubbishes alleged Christianization agenda By Gabriel Olawale Dr. Balkisu Saidu, a Senior Special Assistant on Legal, Research and Compliance matters in the office of the Vice President, has rubbished allegations of a ‘stealth Christianization agenda’ leveled against Prof. Osinbajo in an essay credited to a certain Musbau Akinbode. In the discredited […]

By Moses Nosike Medical experts have advocated using Mouka’s range of quality pillows for proper spine alignment to prevent aches and pains, which can be detrimental to health. Dr Nnenna Chigbo, PT. President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), and Dr Onigbinde Ayodele Teslim, National President, National Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists (NAOMT), have recommended Mouka […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Nigerian lawyer, Anthony Agbasiere has urged the Anambra State governor-elect, Charles Chukwuma Soludo to reconcile all warring and aggrieved parties in the state. In an official public letter titled:” A war won by unknown warrior, ” the Barrister congratulated the governor-elect, while stressing some issues he would love him to pay attention […]

By Moses Nosike Indigenous tech giant, SystemSpecs, has called on the federal government to declare education as an emergency in Nigeria, due to the precarious state of the educational system in the country. Speaking at the Business of Education Summit recently hosted by Edusko Africa in Lagos, SystemSpecs’ Executive Director, Deremi Atanda urged the government and […]

By Moses Nosike It is truly the first and indeed first in all. History has its reckoning that over 127 years of banking operation, in spite all the environmental, operational and industry challenges, FirstBank has refused to be beaten by others in the sector. Many of its competitors came into operation but just like a […]

By Moses Nosike The U.S. Consulate General has launched a new project aimed at empowering 300 high school girls in Osun State to pursue education and careers in STEM fields. Through the project tagged “Osun Girls Can Code,” the 300 schoolgirls will receive training on coding, web design, and product creation, all key skills needed […]

By Moses Nosike The victory alumni association worldwide of Victory primary school in Oredo local government area of Edo State on Friday donated an audio-visual library and a sick bay to its alma mater. Andrew Agenmonmen, a member of the alumni association donated the facility on behalf of the association at the launch of the […]

By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The co-founder of one of Nigeria’s most innovative financial sector brands has been shortlisted for a prestigious entrepreneurial award which is scheduled to take place 17, November, 2021 at the United Arab Emirates. According to the statement signed by Adam Bradford Agency and made available to journalist yesterday, said the  awards […]

By Moses Nosike The blue print report recently released by the Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) has recommended that the Federal Government should make a strong and emphatic policy statement for all government agencies, multinationals and blue chip companies operating in Nigeria to pay small businesses within 14 calendar days of receiving a correctly rendered […]

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, ordered a former Nigeria international football player, Kanu Nwankwo, and his hotel, Hardley Apartment, to pay N30,000, fine for stalling the scheduled hearing of debt recovery suit brought against them by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON.

The Federal Government says no fewer than 67 million people have registered for National Identification Number, NIN, which is the foundation for economy growth and national security.

Former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala and some other stakeholders in the Oyo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) have adopted the October 30 harmonised list of the Oyo State Executive Committee for the party. They adopted the harmonised list on Friday during a meeting held at Alao-Akala’s residence. The 11-man committee directed by the APC […]