By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara state government has upgraded and expanded the 46 government hospitals across the three senatorial zones in the state to accommodate the increasing number of patients visiting the hospitals, and to continue to provide effective health care delivery to them. The Executive Secretary, of Kwara State Hospital Management Board Dr AbdulAkeem […]

Ghana President John Mahama has reduced the country’s ministries from 30 to 23 in a bid to cut government spending.

•Promo makes 60 millionaires, gifts N200m United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just concluded UBA Legacy promo series. The promo which began last year was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years, as well as its […]

What began as a humble home tutoring service has transformed into a dynamic, multi-sector enterprise with a profound impact on local communities and beyond. Into Group, founded by Ibilade Adesokan, has grown from a small educational initiative into a prominent conglomerate that spans diverse sectors, including education, migration, real estate, and mentorship. Adesokan’s entrepreneurial journey […]

….urge NASS to stop deliberations, make wider consultations By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – NORTHERN students under the auspices of the Coalition of Northern Groups Students wing (SW-CNG) Yobe State Chapter, in collaboration with other student leaders, yesterday, kicked against the Tax Reform Bills at the National Assembly. The group came up with this position after […]

The MSME Institute of Management and Professional Studies (MIMPS), an esteemed partner of Prowess University, Delaware, USA, recently held its 3rd Annual Leadership Summit and Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees at the Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos. The event, themed “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on National Economic Growth and Welfare: The MSME Perspective,” […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence Polio Outbreak Response in all 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, to maintain the country’s polio-free status. This Outbreak Response (OBR) will hold between Saturday 18th to Tuesday 22nd January 2025. The Supervising Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health […]

The 6th edition of the Unveil, Review, Redefine & Relaunch (UR³) Conference is set to take place on January 24th and 25th at the Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos.  This year’s summit, themed “M.O.V.E: Maintain Optimism, Visualise & Engage,” will bring together a dynamic group of leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs from across Africa, Asia, and Europe […]

Minister for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has received a delegation from the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme, NIYEEDEP, in his office to discuss the way forward for the initiative. The delegation included the Coordinator-General, Mr Kennedy Iyere; representatives from the American Grant Writers Association, Ms. Staci Smith and Mr.Marc Paley; as well […]

By Peter Egwuatu     Group CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has emphasized the transformative potential of Africa’s capital markets at the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). Speaking at the launch, according to a statement from NGX,    Popoola emphasized the need for stronger regional collaboration, government-private sector synergy, and […]

The relentless rise in prices has become a defining feature of daily life for Nigerians, encapsulated by the term “Hike Economy.” This phenomenon, driven by escalating costs of essential goods and services, now includes telecommunications, adding to the burdens millions face. The “Hike Economy” is not just an economic challenge; it has profound social implications, threatening […]

In a major boost to the aspirations of Dozie Ikedife Jr to complete the tenure of the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Zonal  Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra South Senatorial District  have unanimously endorsed Dozie Ikedife Jnr to vie for the Anambra South Senatorial seat in the 2025 by-election.

A group, National Advocate for Good Governance has commended the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for confirming the appointments of the executive management and board members of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The group specifically hailed the appointment of Chief Sylvester Okonkwo as Executive Director, Corporate Services of the Commission. The […]

From last week, continues the  narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria.  (4) The Board shall be responsible for advising the Government of the Federation and the Governments of […]

By Chris Onuoha Manfred Aifuwa Omogiate, better known by his stage name Rich M, is a rising music star from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His journey into music is a story of self-discovery, resilience, and an unwavering desire to inspire others through his unique Afrocentric sound. Growing up in Benin City, Rich M experienced […]