‘Mickey Mouse Economy’- Debate rages on Twitter as Gbenga Hashim’s $4trn GDP plan gains renewed attention

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A six-year-old video featuring former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has resurfaced online, sparking a heated debate on Twitter and rekindling discussions about Nigeria’s economic future. In the video, Hashim outlines his ambitious economic vision for Nigeria, aiming to achieve a minimum Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $4 trillion within […]
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Accugas gives scholarship to 50 undergraduates in Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Accugas Limited, the midstream subsidiary of Savannah Energy Plc, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, has granted full university education scholarships to the second cohort of 50 students from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States through the Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training (SEE-IT) programme at a ceremony held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Help private school owners succeed, Ibeke urges government

By Adesina Wahab The proprietress of Pinkfields Academy, Satellite Town, Lagos, Mrs Osita Ibeke, has urged governments at all levels to help private school owners succeed in the provision of quality education for the citizens. She said the government can do that by not burdening them with multiple taxes and levies. This is just as […]

Don’t shy away from giving and receiving constructive feedback, by Ruth Oji

The power of peer review – giving and receiving constructive feedback – is often underestimated by some in the academia. However, peer review stands as a centrepiece of academic excellence, serving as both a quality assurance mechanism and a vital tool for professional growth. In today’s scholarly landscape, the ability to engage meaningfully in peer review […]

EFCC’s failure: Olukoyede’s blame-shifting is mere shadow-boxing, by Olu Fasan

Like Bola Tinubu, the president who appointed him as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede is full of hot air on corruption in Nigeria. He is all sound and no fury, all talk and no action, all rhetoric but no substance! Olukoyede pontificates and fumes about corruption, yet corruption remains endemic […]

Tribunal warns parties in ₦10bn trademark war

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Trademark Tribunal sitting in Abuja has warned both parties in the ₦10 billion trademark infringement dispute between Nigrshine Industries Limited and Aokete Lighting Electronics Industries Limited to settle by March 4, 2025, or face a verdict. The tribunal’s chairman, Shafiu Yauri, issued the warning during Wednesday’s hearing, emphasizing that […]

ARCON bashing and the danger of a single story, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, has been in the news recently over the N1 million violation fee it slammed on a restaurateur who violated Article 148 (b) of its Act. Reading the umbrage against the regulatory agency from certain quarters, what comes to mind is Chimamanda Adichie’s admonition in her October 7, 2009 TED […]

100 Days: We’ve laid solid foundation for Bekwarra — Ushie

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Chairperson of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, has stated that her administration has laid a solid foundation for transformative governance during her first 100 days in office. In a briefing with journalists, Hon. Ushie discussed her administration’s achievements and future initiatives, highlighting the […]

On CBN reforms to attract global investors

By BAMIDELE MICHAEL The Central Bank of Nigeria’s economic reforms have continued to enhance Nigeria’s position as an attractive investment destination. The economy has already attracted higher foreign portfolio investment inflows totalling $3.48 billion in six months of reforms, compared with $756.1 million in pre-reforms era. This trend reflects growing investor confidence in the CBN’s ability […]

Nominations open for NHEA 2025 awards

By Chioma Obinna Nominations have opened for the 11th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication within Nigeria’s healthcare sector. For over a decade, NHEA has remained the premier platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence, innovation, and dedication within Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The 2025 edition billed to hold June […]

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