By Innocent Anaba The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, has dismissed the appeal by businessman, Mr. Whoba Ogo and two others, challenging a judgment of a Federal High Court that upheld an arbitral award in favour of Mr. James Onyemenam over a disputed Joint Venture Agreement, JVA. In a unanimous decision, the appellate court […]

“For let the truth be spoken“-  Joseph Conrad In my piece titled “The Lethargy of the Oppressed”, previously published in this column, I reflected on the character of our citizens that have proved detrimental and even injurious to the construction of a progressive and respectable nation. I discussed the pitfalls of our character as a nation […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ms. Sally Suleiman has praised the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, as “a man of exceptional intellect, unwavering dedication, and exemplary service.” Suleiman made these accolades in a statement issued in […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,565 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,555 per dollar on Monday. But the naira appreciated to N1,533.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to […]

By Ekiyor Diri Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which companies are directed and controlled. In a democratic setting like Nigeria, where institutions are expected to function transparently and accountably, good corporate governance is vital. It ensures that companies operate responsibly, protect stakeholders’ interests, and contribute meaningfully to national development. […]

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has commenced its stakeholders engagement on the National Social Register as well as Social Protection Policy Reviews in Benue under the “Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria, SUSI, project.”

Nicola Paparusso is a name increasingly recognized in the worlds of fashion, media, and cultural advocacy

By Juliet Umeh To ensure a healthier future for men across Africa, global healthcare company Viatris has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries to tackle the stigma surrounding erectile dysfunction, ED.  The campaign also aims to encourage men to seek professional, safe medical support. It seeks to raise awareness, break the […]

There is a side of the politician that we don’t readily credit, to our own disadvantage. The average politician believes he is God and everything moves at his word. He looks at the ordinary fella with imperial arrogance and expects servile response to even his flatulence. He promotes arrogance and ignorance over knowledge. He takes his […]

STATE OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA   In times past our educational system was the envy of many, here in Nigeria and elsewhere. Graduates of Nigerian universities competed favourably with their counterparts from universities from other parts of the world. In an article headed – “EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: SAME PUTREFYING STORY OF ROT’ written by Sulaimon Olanrewaju and […]

By Nwike Nwandu Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, historically mired in inefficiency and opacity, is at a critical turning point. The appointment of Engr. Bashir “Bayo” Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited signals a new era, one defined by professionalism, transparency, and significant structural reform. Ojulari, a […]

Protesters, in their numbers, on Tuesday, stormed the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi, Abuja, to demand adequate compensation for their demolished properties along the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.

The Ogun State chapter of the Progressive Change Agent Initiative (PCAI) has declared its “total and unwavering” support for the 2027 governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi.

The Healthy African Girl, THAG— an organisation committed to empowering African girls and young women through health, education, and leadership development, recently held the 2025 edition of its annual Rise Up Conference, drawing to the virtual space over 1,925 women and girls from 23 African countries. The transformative two-day event held July 4–5, 2025, uniting […]

The founder of HarmonyGroup, Olusegun Adebayo, has called for the emergence of more visionary entrepreneurs to help tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges and unlock the country’s untapped potential.