Terrorism has left an indelible mark on Nigeria and the broader West African region, with Boko Haram’s insurgency alone responsible for 15,889 deaths over the past 16 years. Of these casualties, 12,329 were civilians accounting for nearly 78% , a grim reflection of the ruthless nature of the group’s operations.

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center in Africa (PAACA), has emphasized the crucial role of voter education in sustaining democracy in Nigeria, saying that an informed electorate is essential for democratic governance, as it enables citizens to make informed decisions at the polls.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigeria’s rice consumption increases, the National Cereals Research Institute, NCRI, Badeggi, has boosted the capacity of 40 rice farmers in Niger and Oyo States on high-quality rice seed production to meet demands. This was made known by the NCRI in a statement, where it explained that the capacity building […]

By Ephraim Oseji The Founder/Chairman of DavoDani Microfinance Bank, DDmfb, Prince Austin Enajemo-isire, has said the organisation’s balance sheet size has increased to about N10 billion from an initial deficit shareholders fund of N5.4 million. Enajemo-isire said this at the organisation’s 10 years anniversary, adding that the shareholders fund has also exceeded N3 billion. In […]

By Ephraim Oseji Coronation Insurance Plc recently hosted a webinar to demystify third-party motor insurance. The session brought together key industry experts, including Uko O. Uko, CRC Unit Commander at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Charles Oghiabu, Head of Retail Claims at Coronation Insurance Plc, Mary-Anne Momoh-Ige, Government Relations Specialist at inDrive Africa, and […]

In an era where digital innovation drives economic growth, cybersecurity has become a fundamental concern for startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.

By Esther OnyegbulaSylvester Asoya’s Waiting for Tomorrow is a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that critically examines Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape. The 283-page book is a mix of personal reflection, political analysis, and historical commentary that explores Nigeria’s long-standing issues of leadership failure, systemic dysfunction, and the urgent need for reform. At its core, the book argues […]

Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Education District II, has taken a bold step towards sustainability and digital empowerment by donating a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Cashew merchandise and exporters, under the aegis of National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Ogun State chapter has lamented the incessant harassment and extortion of its members by security agencies and governments agencies, while transporting their goods to different destinations. The cashew merchants claimed that, despite paying the legitimate levies […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The UNESCO-Institute for African Culture and International Understanding has advised Nigerian teachers to adopt the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) for effective teaching and learning in schools. The Institute gave the advice during a workshop organised for teachers at the Lagos State University International School, held at the Africa Centre of Excellence for […]