Sim Fubara’s comforters, by Rotimi Fasan
Like Job’s friends who chose the worst moments of his grief to berate him, pouring insults and scorn on him in the name of moral support, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has never been short of supporters and so-called friends who have been either screaming on roof tops or whispering their kind of […]
EU accelerates mining investments across Africa in H1 2025
The EU has increased financial and technical support for Africa’s mining sector in the first half of 2025, aligning its foreign investment strategy with the continent’s agenda to shape the global energy transition. In June this year, the EU named four Africa-bsed projects as part of its 13 globally strategic initiatives under the Critical Raw […]
Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation set to host Africa CEO summit in Lagos
The Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation will host the Fourth edition of the AFRICA CEO SUMMIT in Lagos, Nigeria, themed “BUSINESS BEYOND BORDERS – BUILDING A GLOBAL BRAND.” The Fourth edition of the AFRICA CEO SUMMIT will bring together over 200 influential C-suite executives, startup founders, and CEOs from various sectors across Africa and beyond. […]
How to choose the right fire truck and fire pump
When responding to urban fires, industrial fires, airport emergencies, or forest rescues, selecting the right fire truck and fire pump is crucial
ADC presidential candidate Kachikwu dismisses Atiku-led ‘takeover’
Dumebi Kachikwu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections, today vehemently rejected the announcement of a new interim chairman for the party, labeling the development a “dramedy” and an “amusing charade.” In a fiery statement, Kachikwu directly addressed the claims by a group reportedly led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Electricity: NISO pledges reliable grid, seeks public trust
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Tuesday pledged to enhance the reliability of the national grid and restore public confidence in the power sector. Following 12 grid collapses in 2024 and one recorded incident so far in 2025, NISO—created by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to improve […]
