National Service in an age of insecurity
IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so far as taxation is concerned. Writing under the headline Government, Nigerians and Taxation, I surmised that a huge chunk of our people will remain outside the tax net and that tax […]
Profitability is a Vital Sign: Why Business Intelligence (BI) is the missing link in Nigerian healthcare
By Oliver van Veen In the discourse of global health, “profit” is often treated as a dirty word. We speak of patient outcomes, coverage rates, and accessibility all critical metrics. But there is an uncomfortable truth that few in the African healthcare sector are willing to say out loud: A bankrupt hospital saves no lives. […]
The quiet power behind high-performing brands – Faith Olatoyan
By Felix Omovo Brand success is often credited to visibility, strong campaigns, and creative storytelling. Yet across global markets, many brands struggle not because of weak ideas, but because internal operations cannot sustain scale or respond fast enough to change. When operational systems lag behind brand ambition, performance erodes quietly through inefficiencies, inconsistent availability, and […]
HCDT takes free health outreach to 5000 in A’Ibom
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – BOPANE Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) has opened a free health outreach for a target 5,000 beneficiaries across five communities of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State At the flag off at Obolo, the Chairman board of Trustee of the Trust, Mr Sampson Agba, beneficiaries would […]
G.Bissau junta leader promotes self to highest army rank
The junta claimed it seized power in November to prevent bloodshed between supporters of rival candidates in the elections.
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribe-taking at London corruption trial
The 65-year-old, who sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court taking notes on the third day of the trial, is accused of multiple bribery counts stemming from a years-long investigation.
