The engine of any thriving economy is its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These businesses, often characterized by their agility and proximity to local markets, are crucial drivers of job creation, innovation, and economic diversification. However, in many developing economies like Nigeria, SMEs face significant hurdles, particularly in accessing traditional banking services. This is where […]

“I therefore urge you to exhibit a high level of professionalism in discharging your duties in service of our dear nation.

When she was told sometime in April 2021,during her ante-natal registration at Divine Rain Maternity Clinic, that she was carrying a twin pregnancy,32-year old Mrs Eunice Bright Ekwok’s joy knew no bounds.

By Temidayo Akinsuyi This article was necessitated by the events that took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo refused to stand up to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who had approached to exchange pleasantries with him and other monarchs at a programme organised by Nigeria’s […]

“Before we could say Jack Robinson and knowing who I am, we went and protested against Babangida in Babangida Must Go in 1992. So they just expelled all of us”

A US judge has temporarily blocked several federal agencies from proceeding with the mass layoffs of government workers ordered by President Donald Trump in February.

“There is no worse political sin than leaving the party that gave you the opportunity and support but later you abandoned the party. This is the highest level of betrayal.”

By Efe Onodjae No fewer than 35 senior Nigerian software engineers have been recognised by InternPulse, a multinational organisation focused on developing young talents in software development and product design, for their outstanding innovation, leadership and mentorship contributions to the technology ecosystem. The recognition, contained in InternPulse’s recently released list, spotlights engineers whose impact, according […]

“One of the Okija native doctors is always boasting of making people rich under four days, but his son is a waiter in an Owerri hotel”

“He will be facing charges related to violations to the Immigration Act and he will appear in court on Monday”