State creation: matters arising
“Devolution is not about weakening the centre; it is about empowering the grassroots to strengthen the whole nation.” By Benjamin Mokwunye The history of state creation in Nigeria is a convoluted one, marked by complexities, political struggles, ethnic considerations, ever-changing government priorities, and regional interests. These are realities everyone living in Nigeria knows all too […]
Lydia Okpara honoured for transformational healthcare impact
The Golden Tulip Hotel, Airport Road, Lagos, was aglow with celebration on June 14 as distinguished healthcare leader Mrs. Lydia Tobechukwu Okpara received the Excellent Leadership Award in Health and Medical Service at the African Changemakers Accelerator Program (ACAP). The event, hosted by the Professional Public Speaking and Leadership Academy (PPSLA Africa) in partnership with […]
Rotary Club recognizes Prof. Humphrey Akanazu’s human capacity devt efforts
Executive Principal of Docenti Global Business School and a respected academic, business education consultant, and international investment advisor, Professor Akanazu has received special recognition by the Rotary Club International for his unwavering dedication to elevating educational standards and empowering the next generation of leaders. The Rotary International Club took the momentous step in recognizing Professor […]
NOG: VivaJets underscores private aviation’s role in Africa’s oil and gas industry
Innovative private aviation firm, VivaJets, has underscored the crucial role of private aviation in Africa’s oil and gas industry. The start-up aviation firm was a sponsor and exhibitor at the recently-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, where its executives made a case for why private aviation must be viewed as an […]
Cross River govt, JR Farms launch 30m coffee seedlings for farmers
By Emmanuel Una The Cross River State government, in partnership with a multinational agribusiness company, JR Farms, is set to lead Nigeria’s coffee revolution with the launching of an initiative to cultivate 30 million coffee seedlings across the state, marking a bold step toward reviving and expanding coffee production in the country. The flag-off of […]
SMEs get boost as Afri Invoice ensures e-invoicing compliance
By Juliet Umeh Fintech company, Afri Invoice, has introduced a tailored e-invoicing platform to help Nigerian entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small and medium enterprises, SMEs, comply with the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, July 2025 e-invoicing mandate. According to the company, the platform, developed in line with BIS 3.0 XML standards, offers real-time validation, QR-coded invoices, […]
