Ogoni doctors commend Maol’s ₦50m healthcare initiative, pledge partnership
By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Ogoni doctors have commended the President of KAGOTE (Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme Local Government Areas) and Chief Executive Officer of Giolee Global Resources Ltd, Chief Lesi Maol, for unveiling a ₦50 million healthcare intervention package and committing $100,000 to a free medical and surgical outreach aimed at improving […]
Egede, Ex-NPA Port manager, dismisses corruption allegations as false
By Efe Onodjae A former Port Manager of the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Mr Sylvester Egede, has strongly denied allegations of corruption, fraud and other illegal practices levelled against him in online publications, describing the claims as false, malicious and without factual or legal basis. In a rejoinder issued through his solicitor, Christopher I. […]
World Cup 2026: Colombia 1–0 Ghana — When one goal exposed thin line between competing, advancing
By Paul Lucky Okoku Ghana did not lose because they lacked courage. They lost because knockout football rewards precision more than bravery. There are matches where the scoreline tells you what happened. Then there are matches where the scoreline hides the deeper lesson. Colombia 1, Ghana 0 belongs to the second category. On paper, it […]
ProvidusUnity Bank, gener8tor partner to boost funding access for Nigerian startups
ProvidusUnity Bank, in partnership with US-based global venture firm and accelerator, gener8tor, has announced the launch of Nigeria Lightning Rounds, an initiative designed to expand funding opportunities for Nigerian startups and small businesses by connecting founders with local and international investors. Supported by ProvidusUnity Bank, the programme aims to bridge the startup funding gap by […]
Theparkpay secures Canada PSP licence, expands real-time cross-border payment services
By Ayo Onikoyi LAGOS — Theparkpay Technologies Limited has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) Licence in Canada from the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), a development the fintech firm says will strengthen its cross-border payment capabilities and enable real-time payment settlements for merchants worldwide. The company said the new […]
Foundation decorates five winners of essay competition
The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation successfully concluded its 2026 Annual Essay Competition with a vibrant awards ceremony held over the weekend in Benin City, honouring five exceptional undergraduate students for their outstanding contributions. The winners comprise: Deborah Nekpenekpen (200 Level, Igbinedion University, Okada), Jennifer Egbuliese (500 Level, Law, University of Benin), Esobhawan David (400 […]
