Coronation Capital and Trium sponsor AVCA 2025, championing African-led capital for Africa’s growth
Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, both subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, proudly sponsored the 2025 African Private Capital Association (AVCA) Conference held this week at the Lagos Continental Hotel. Themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” the conference is Africa’s largest private capital gathering, convening investors, fund managers, family offices, and policymakers from across the […]
Red Cross appeals for N200m, to fund humanitarian projects
By Olayinka Ajayi The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has made an appeal for N200 million to sustain its humanitarian projects, as well as the operational costs. Speaking during the commemoration of the 162nd World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Lagos, Chairman of the Lagos branch, Mrs. Adebola Kolawole, said,“Continued financial, material, and […]
Food security: Adopt technology-driven agriculture to boost yields – Minister charges farmers
…says FG investing in 90,000km fibre optics cable to improve Internet connectivity …unveils scholarship programmes for students at alma mata By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has called on Nigerian farmers to brace up for the adoption of digital and technologically driven agriculture practice, to enhance […]
Tinubu, Matawalle commended for eliminating bandit leaders Jijji, Kachallah Sagili
Residents of Talata Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara State have expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their roles in the elimination of two notorious bandit leaders The operation, which targeted Jajji […]
Unions, CSOs demand suspension of water, power, waste services privatisation
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – ON the heels of deepening poverty and inequality, trade unions and civil society organisations from Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, Thursday, called on their governments to immediately suspend ongoing and planned privatisation of water, electricity, and waste services. This demand was part of a communique issued at the end of a […]
FCT Council Poll: Ezenwaka picks Gwarinpa councillorship form
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections, A prominent Igbo community leader and Chairman of the Non-Indigene Forum in Jahi District of Abuja, Hon. Johnbosco Ezenwaka, under the platform of the Labour Party, LP, has officially joined the race for the Gwarinpa Ward councillorship seat in […]
Maleek Salami speaks on musical journey
For Nigerian artist Maleek Adekunle Salami, music was never just a hobby — it was a lifeline, a sacred space of emotional release long before he ever stepped into a studio. His journey into music wasn’t sparked by fame or fortune but by something far more personal and profound. “My passion for making music was […]
SPIN project targets 500,000 hectares for irrigation, hydropower generation – Minister
…as 23 States key into project By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Friday disclosed that the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria, SPIN, Project sets to irrigate 500,000 hectares of land for food production and generate hydropower. Utsev made this known in a keynote address at […]
Froshdada to release new single ‘Get Inside’
Rising Nigerian music sensation, Yusuf Adeyi Ogunlade, popularly known by his stage name Froshdada, is set to turn up the heat this summer with the release of his much-anticipated single titled “Get Inside”. Scheduled to drop on June 6th, the track promises to be a genre-blending hit that captures the heartbeat of Lagos city and […]
2027: Ex-Minister Ikoh eulogises Tinubu over love for Ndi Igbo, rallies support
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been widely commended for his unwavering show of Love towards Ndi Igbo since the inception of his administration. In appreciation of Mr President’ s fatherly role demonstrated to the people of the South East following his last visit to Anambara State, a frontline APC stalwart and national stakeholder, Ozurumba Henry […]
Arabic Proverb, by Donu Kogbara
I saw this little narrative online: They asked the Pharoah: “What made you a tyrant?” He said: “Nobody stopped me”. Someone recently asked me why the former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, struts around like an emperor. My wry response was: “Because he can.” Long story short: If you allow individuals who have […]
