The Niger Delta Watchdog (NDW) has called on the Federal Government to disregard agitation by some individuals to decentralize the protection of the nation’s petroleum pipelines. The group made the call in a statement jointly signed and issued on Monday by the group’s Central Coordinator, Johnny Obakpororo. Other signatories to the statement were: High Chief […]

Traditionally dominated by Lagos and Abuja-based acts, the Nigerian music industry is witnessing a gradual redistribution of influence

Blends Orchestral Worship with Trumpets and Strings, Proclaiming the Return of Christ inspired by 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 and 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 Gospel artist and worship minister Tina Divine has released a new sacred hymn titled “Great I Am,” a reverent, orchestral worship piece inspired by the biblical promise of Christ’s triumphant return for His bride. […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa A part of legal mechanisms to seek redress and uphold environmental justice in the Niger Delta, particularly in holding state and corporate actors in the oil industry accountable, the International Working Group on Petroleum Pollution and Just Transition in the Niger Delta (IWG), has held the maiden Environmental Justice and Climate […]

By Kingsley Adegboye Makarios Luxury Properties Limited has launched its second major residential project in the Ibeju-Lekki corridor, named Makarios Champions’ Place and The Villagio Apartments. The new 450-plot estate, located in the same axis as the company’s first development, places strong emphasis on community living, with a unique theme built around four “Fs” — […]

By Nnasom David The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency and improving service delivery through citizen participation, while acknowledging low public awareness of its Citizens’ Delivery Tracker (CDT) app, which monitors government projects and performance. Speaking at the two-day Citizens’ Dialogue Forum on Government Accountability and Service Delivery in Abuja on Monday, […]

By Nnasom David Real Forte Estate Limited has launched the second phase of its residential development, The Glade, in the Idu Sabo area of Abuja. The expansion follows the completion of The Glade Phase I and responds to demand from prospective buyers in the area. The Glade Phase II will feature a mix of terrace, […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Yoruba Council Worldwide & Agbenuso Omo Alade OoduaAgbaye of All Yoruba Races has distanced itself from the recent declaration made in Washington, D.C., by groups advocating the de-amalgamation of Nigeria, warning that such moves could heighten tensions and threaten national stability. The group, led by Oladotun Hassan, Aare […]

By Juliet Umeh Digital financial services provider,Moniepoint Inc, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 edition of its Women in Tech internship programme, as part of efforts to deepen female participation in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. Now in its sixth year, the programme is themed “There Is Space for You,” a campaign the company […]

Lincoln Adighije is emerging as one of a new breed of Nigerian professionals whose careers seamlessly bridge law and technology, reflecting the increasingly cross-disciplinary nature of the country’s digital economy. With a solid legal background and growing expertise in full-stack development, Adighije represents a generation of engineers who combine structured legal reasoning with practical software […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi HOUSING investor, My-ACE China, has appealed to the Rivers State government to protect businesses in the state against violent and fraudulent tax collectors. China, while calling for voluntary compliance among tax payers, noted that despite the state’s improved efforts towards tax harmonisation, Rivers was still faced by multiple, duplicated taxes regime. The […]

Across four songs, the Nigerian-UK artist sketches a concise yet disjointed album about migration, resilience, and success

By Juliet Umeh  A Nigerian fintech company, Fintava, has launched Finstore, a free online store builder designed to simplify e-commerce for African merchants and challenge established global platforms such as Shopify. The company said the platform, which recently went live, has already onboarded more than 150 merchants within its first week of operation, signalling strong […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa  A former member of the Federal House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Preye Oseke has lauded President Bola Tinubu and Governor Douye Diri for the show of support for the gradual take-off of the Federal College of Agriculture (FCA) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State. Oseke confirmed that the journey of the institution has […]

A renowned property developer, Barrister Cecil Ezem Osakwe, has said Nigeria’s real estate sector is entering a pivotal phase, driven by rapid urbanization, rising housing demand, and expanding economic activity. He said structural challenges continue to shape how quickly the sector can reach its full potential. Barrister Osakwe said as a real estate developer with […]