“Apathy can only be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things: first, an ideal which takes the imagination by storm, and second, a definite intelligible plan for carrying out that ideal into practice”–   Arnold Toynbee The state of our nation today calls for an honest and critical self-appraisal. We have become […]

 A Zamfara-based group, Zamfara Concerned Citizens, has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to cease blaming his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, for the state’s challenges and focus on delivering on his 2023 campaign promises.  The group also urged Matawalle, now Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, to contest the 2027 governorship election, citing his efforts in tackling […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA  They say politics is local. It is also dynamic, which means always in a state of flux, subject to constant changes. It is all about how the common wealth should be shared and the people governed, and there is no uniformed agreement on this. That is why we are witnessing the unending […]

By Professor Mondy Gold In the sacred silence of remembrance and the resounding echoes of our national history, a mighty Iroko has fallen. Yet, like all great trees rooted in fertile soil, its presence endures. The roots of Chief Senator Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, run deep in the consciousness of Nigeria, and his […]

DUTSE – In a notable act of transparency and responsible governance, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Auwalu Danladi Sankara, has returned N301 million to the state treasury. The amount was part of the budget allocated to his ministry for the recently concluded Ramadan feeding initiative. The programme, designed to provide food support […]

The United Kingdom Home Office has revealed that it received more than 230,000 visa applications from Nigerians across all categories in 2024.  This figure highlights Nigeria’s position among the top contributors to UK inbound travel, accounting for 6% of global visit visa applications. Therefore, to cater to the surging demand, VFS Global has expanded its […]

By Efe Onodjae A Lagos-based family has fled their home, following a violent mob attack triggered by allegations of homosexuality against two brothers. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 30, at a popular lounge in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, has sparked public concern over the rise in the citizen-led enforcement of Nigeria’s […]

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that VFS Global, the world-leading provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services. Cross-border mobility and citizen services are becoming increasingly digital, and governments are looking into […]

In a bold and visionary move to reshape Nigeria’s energy distribution landscape, Christabel Chioma Aniemeka has launched Bellazir Energy, a sustainable fuel delivery and logistics company designed to bridge gaps in last-mile fuel supply across the country. The launch event, held in Lagos, attracted regulators, industry stakeholders, business leaders, friends, and members of the media, […]

For a decade and a half of its three decades of existence, Oilserv Limited has stood at the forefront of Africa’s oil and gas renaissance, translating visionary ambition into tangible infrastructure and innovative solutions. As the only indigenous contractor to sustain 15 consecutive years of sponsorship at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) through PETAN, Oilserv […]