Another headline states that 40 people are missing and 10 have been rescued following a boat mishap in Sokoto.

By Yinka Kolawole  The United Nations has ranked Nigeria as 8th on the African Industrialisation Index and 98th in the world. Thematic Lead for Oil and Gas at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), . Kelvin Emmanuel, stated this in his presentation at a high-level pre-Summit dialogue held in Abuja with the theme, “Unlocking Industrial Growth […]

…Down 32% to $129.9m in Q1’25 •It’s manifestation of economic reforms shock — CPPE By Yinka Kolawole  The binding constraints bedeviling Nigeria’s manufacturing sector seem to have dampened foreign investors’ interest as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector declined by 32.3 percent to $129.92 million in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25), compared to $191.92 million […]

By Dele Sobowale “How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress” – Niels Bohr, 1885-11962 Bohr, a Danish Nobel Prize Winner in Physics was one of the leaders in unraveling the mysteries of quantum theory. Along the line, he discovered that atoms don’t act in predictable […]

…Profit declines 40% in Q1’25 …As claims rise 56%, expenses up 72% ·Experts explain the new development, chart way forward By Rosemary Iwunze At the backdrop of rising cost of doing business Nigeria’s insurance firms are recording significant declines in profits. Financial Vanguard’s findings also reveal that the insurance firms are now battered by rising claims payments. […]

…As financial services sector leads activity By Peter Egwuatu  The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of APT Securities and Funds Limited, Kasimu Kurfi, has predicted that Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation  will exceed N100 trillion by the end of 2025. Kurfi made this prediction at the Mid-Year 2025 Capital Market Review and Outlook organized by […]

In a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital infrastructure and sovereignty in artificial intelligence, four technology companies from Australia, Nigeria, the UAE and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish AfricAI, a multinational joint venture dedicated to building enterprise-grade AI solutions tailored to African markets. Nigeria has been selected as the […]

“When ballots are brazenly exchanged for money, the vote of the ordinary Nigerian ceases to have meaning…No government can claim legitimacy if it consistently presides over fraudulent polls.”

Miss Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the centre of a controversy involving Ibom Air crew, has narrated her side of the story. In a post on her Instagram account, @soft_commy, Emmanson alleged that a flight hostess, identified as Julian Edwards, forcefully pulled off her frontal wig, cut off her gold jewelry, and damaged her […]

By Jeremiah Urowayino Procurement failures have become a global crisis, draining resources and eroding trust in government. Nigeria’s 2024 Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project saw contractors abandon work after receiving 75% of funds. The UK’s £37 billion Test and Trace program showed “no clear evidence of effectiveness.” Germany’s €500 million face mask scandal revealed systematic favoritism. The […]

Rescue workers are racing against time to save scores of passengers after a tragic boat accident in Sokoto State, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, confirmed yesterday. According to NEMA, the incident occurred when a boat conveying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market capsized. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency immediately […]

The Edo State Police Command on Sunday announced the arrest of a police officer and three civilians for alleged involvement in armed robbery and extortion in Benin City.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Looking good has been one of the prominent lifestyles of women, whether married or single. One would think that the continuous rise in cost of goods and services, including low purchasing power, would kill that style but it never did. However, it succeeded in diminishing the quality of what it takes to […]

By Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Haruna Aliyu, Musa Ubandawaki & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA / BIRNIN KEBBI / SOKOTO: Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of His Royal Highness, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd.), CON, the Emir of Zuru, fondly known as Gomo II, who passed away in a London hospital on […]

The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), an election observer group, has expressed serious concern over widespread irregularities that marred the bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across 12 states on Saturday.