Investment appetite grows as Mutual Funds’ assets rise 80% to N3.75trn

Investment appetite grows as Mutual Funds’ assets rise 80% to N3.75trn

By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian investors are swopping on Mutual Funds assets leading to 80.3 percent surge in total Net Asset Value, NAV, to N3.75 trillion as at December 13, 2024, from N2.080 trillion in the corresponding period of 2023. The latest data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shown that Fixed Income Funds category […]
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Okpella TV CEO tasks media practitioners on professionalism, receives award

Okpella TV CEO tasks media practitioners on professionalism, receives award

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Chief Executive Officer of Okpella Television in Edo State, Mary Onoge Omokhagbor has tasked media practitioners to take professionalism as their watchword and ensure that the ethics of the profession is followed in their programmes and writings. Omokhagbor stated this when she received the award of Female Media […]

Gov Yusuf to FG: Reduce 2025 Hajj fare

Gov Yusuf to FG: Reduce 2025 Hajj fare

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare considering the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Governor made the appeal at an event organized by the state Pilgrims Welfare Board to refund money sent by the Saudi Arabian Government due to the power outage during the 2023 […]

Evaluating Abuja’s crackdown on ‘One-Chance’ criminals

Evaluating Abuja’s crackdown on ‘One-Chance’ criminals

By Augustine Akhilomen In recent months, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed a remarkable shift in the fight against crime, particularly the menace of ‘one-chance’ criminals. These perpetrators have terrorised residents, leaving a trail of fear and insecurity. However, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu and the Inspector General of […]

Edo SUBEB boss suspends teacher for wrongly scoring pupil

Edo SUBEB boss suspends teacher for wrongly scoring pupil

As primary and secondary schools resumed for a new term, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr Paddy Iyamu, made an early visit to schools to ensure teachers were at their duty posts.

Mishap in the Niger Delta(2), by Eric Teniola

Mishap in the Niger Delta(2), by Eric Teniola

From last week, cntinues 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.  Although the commission did not recommend the creation of states as strongly advocated by the minority ethnic groups, […]

Pope’s call for debt forgiveness: Matters arising

Pope’s call for debt forgiveness: Matters arising

After his traditional New Year Day Angelus prayer, Pope Francis, amidst other issues, made a powerful call to political leaders of wealthy nations to “set a good example” by cancelling or significantly reducing the debts of the poorest countries. Addressing a crowded St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis emphasized his opinion that no country or people […]

Forum commends Matawalle over devt in Zamfara

Forum commends Matawalle over devt in Zamfara

The Zamfara Youth Forum has lauded the former Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Matawalle, who served from 2019 to 2023 and now holds the position of Minister of State for Defence, for redefining governance in a state previously plagued by neglect and instability. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Abdulrahman Habibu Gusau, the […]

Emerging business opportunities for African women in 2025

Emerging business opportunities for African women in 2025

By PHEBE EJINKEONYE-CHRISTIAN Africa’s future is undeniably female—not just in demographics but in the innovations, industries, and transformative ideas waiting to be explored. As the global business landscape evolves, 2025 presents a unique window for African women to step into untapped opportunities, leveraging the momentum of gender inclusion and economic shifts. With African women increasingly […]

The Transformative journey of a self-taught product designer: Adeniyi’s rise to global impact

The Transformative journey of a self-taught product designer: Adeniyi’s rise to global impact

By Victoria Oke When you first meet Adeniyi, it is hard to believe that this poised, articulate product design leader is mostly self-taught. With a background in environmental biology, Adeniyi’s path to becoming a design powerhouse is anything but conventional. Yet, his unwavering passion, relentless commitment to growth, and innate problem-solving abilities have propelled him […]