By Peter Egwuatu The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has issued a strong warning to its members following a recent public notice by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning the purported securities offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Establishment (FZE). According to the SEC, no application for an […]

Lumi Pelz, Born Oluokun Benita Oluwapelumi in Nigeria, singer-songwriter, draws from her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences

By Matilda Ikediobi Civil society organisation, Nigerian Human Rights Community, NHRC, has lamented what it described as low voter turnout during the Ekiti State governorship election, saying poor economic conditions and fear of insecurity affected people’s participation. NHRC also demanded the creation of more polling units in the state, saying the 2000 polling units were […]

President General of Warri National Congress, WNC, Prince Collins Eselemo has hailed HIM, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, for his recent peace shuttles while commending the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for wards distribution among the three ethnic groups in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Eselemo, who spoke in Warri at […]

By Chioma Obinna A new telemedicine platform, MySmartMedic, is stirring fresh conversations around the rising cost of healthcare in Nigeria, with its promoters arguing that digital consultations priced at about ₦3,000 could offer millions of Nigerians a cheaper alternative to physical hospital visits. The platform’s emergence comes at a time when inflation, transport costs and […]

Eco-learn Nigeria has called for greater investment in climate education as a critical tool for addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges, disclosing that its climate literacy initiative has directly trained 50 teachers across Lagos State who have in turn impacted over 2,000 students with plans to double these numbers by 2027. The organisation disclosed this in a […]

By EHIMHANTIE AIDAGHESE As Nigeria moves gradually toward the 2027 general elections, much of the political conversation is understandably focused on the economy, insecurity, and the fortunes of the various political parties. Yet another factor may prove equally consequential: the gap between public policy and public understanding. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administratioan has undertaken some of […]

The search for the next generation of Beer Merchants is intensifying as Life Lager Beer takes the Nwa Boi Experience across the South East, empowering ambitious entrepreneurs through the region’s time-honoured apprenticeship tradition. At an event held at Lavianto, Owerri, the brand unveiled the first 10 participants from the Aba region selected for the Nwa […]

By Chioma Ookye For some people, success is measured by personal achievements. For others, it is defined by the number of lives they help transform. For two decades, Seth Santiago Roberts has dedicated his career to creating opportunities, amplifying talent and building platforms that showcase Africa’s rich cultural heritage to the world. As the Founder […]

A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country’s leader said, yesterday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble after many buildings were flattened within minutes.