By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— Young Progressives Party, YPP, has regretted the slow pace of entrepreneurial development in Rivers State, adding that past leaders in the state derailed it. This came as Mr. Danagogo Wenike-Briggs emerged the party’s governorship candidate in Rivers State. Danagogo in his acceptance speech, said that leaders have derailed the development […]

By Kenechukwu Obiezu The 2023 general elections are well around the corner and with most of the major contenders having emerged,it appears the contest will be bitten by the bug of past electoral battles. The signs suggest that a battle royale is afoot. Already, a veteran contender has emerged as the candidate of the main […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has flagged off massive tree planting exercise in the 181 communities as part of measures to control the spread of gully erosion in the state. The State Head of Service, HOS, Mrs Theodora Igwegbe, who represented Governor Soludo at a ceremony yesterday to mark World Environment Day, […]

It is another swell time for the world to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most successful entertainment icons, Engr. Babatunde Faluyi as he marks his birthday today. Born in Ilesha, Osun state, Babatunde popularly known as Engr.Tundegod, rose to stardom in Portharcourt as a result of his enormous contributions to the entertainment industry in the ever […]

In a continent where over 350 million adults remain unbanked, designing a banking app isn’t just about aesthetic animations; it’s about access, trust, and usability. That’s the mindset Nigerian product designer Stephen Okwechime brought to his role while working on parts of the UBA mobile banking platform. “We weren’t just designing for the elite in […]

After fighting cancer in his father, Dozy Mmobuosi turns attention to Nigerians

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—GOVERNOR Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State, yesterday, disclosed that he will never betray his conscience in fulfilling his campaign promises to the people, if re-elected in the July 16 governorship election in the state. The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, spoke during an engagement programme […]

…drums support for Osinbajo A renowned lawyer and Converner, Progressive Lawyers for Osinbajo, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has commended the resolution of the APC governors and other party leaders from northern Nigeria that the presidential ticket of the APC be zoned to the southern part of the country. Ajulo described this development as a step towards […]

…as late Pastor Nomthi Odukoya came alive at a posthumous book launch By Funmi Ajumobi Ogun State First Lady, Her Excellency, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has said the demands of raising children in the twenty-first century require that parents and caregivers find creative ways to engage with children to harness their innate abilities, rather than stifle […]

The micro lens introduced by OPPO in the OPPO Reno7 series is paving the way for a new generation of intelligent portrait capabilities. This type of is one of the most inspiring tools for young photography enthusiasts around the world, and Nigerian content creators and photography enthusiast, thanks to the technologies, devices and artificial intelligence […]

Amnesty beneficiaries, on the platform of the Coalition of Unpaid Students Under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, COSPAP, have gone to court, alleging that the scheme is owing them three years arrears amounting to over one billion naira. The 512 affected students said it was painful that three years arrears is owed by “the Presidential Amnesty […]

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos under its Sports Diplomacy program and in collaboration with the Organized Basketball Network (OBN) Academy; has launched “Uplift African Youth Through Basketball” for 100 boys and girls aged 6-18 from underserved communities in Rivers State.

By Boluwaji Obahopo, LOKOJA Arch. Salman Idris has picked the House of Representatives ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency. Salman who emerged winner of the ADC primary election held in Kabba polled 73 votes to defeat his rival, Idris Rufus who had 4 votes. Another aspirant, Tokunbo Olorundami Alaga had […]

The Gubernatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Mallam Saidu Umar FCNA (Mallam Ubandoman Sokoto) has congratulated his principal, the Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on his affirmation as the Senatorial torch bearer for the Sokoto South Senatorial District that made up 7 Local Governments areas of Yabo, Shagari, Tambuwal, Kebbe, […]

Emerging markets are often beset by a range of economic hurdles, including limited access to capital, poor infrastructure, and a lack of industrial diversification. These challenges are particularly prominent in the agro-processing sector, where funding inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks limit the industry’s potential to drive significant economic growth. However, structured trade finance (STF) offers a […]