The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has entered a new chapter with the inauguration of Dr. Adenrele Oni as its National President during the association’s 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Working Committee (NWC) inauguration held in Abuja on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Former Imo State governorship candidate Uche Nwosu has reignited an important conversation about the future of the Igbo apprenticeship system. Speaking at the 2026 Igbo National Convention organised by Igbo Union Canada, he argued that while the traditional Igba Boi model remains one of the greatest expressions of Igbo enterprise, it must evolve to meet […]

*Education groups launch accountability tracker and urge governors to domesticate framework, citing lack of political will and funding excuses as major roadblocks By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe One year after its official release, no state in Nigeria has adopted the National Policy on Non-State Schools. This is as education advocates, policy experts, and school […]

“In old age the consolation of hope is reserved for the tenderness of parents, who commence a new life in their children; the faith of enthusiasts, who sing hallelujahs above the clouds; and the vanity of authors, who presume the immortality of their name and writings,” Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s profound meditation on old age reminds […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has denied allegations that he prevented a resident of his community, Elijah Ndubuisi Amah, from burying his late wife. Eze Mbah, the traditional ruler of Ata Igbo Ukwu Kingdom in Umuzomgbo, Ihechiowa, Arochukwu Local Government Area, […]

By Juliet Umeh Digital bank platform, Moniepoint has announced that it now serves more than 20 million businesses and individuals across Nigeria and Africa, while disbursing over $700 million in loans to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, MSMEs, in 2025. The fintech company disclosed this in its 2025 Impact Report, which highlighted its contribution to […]

By ADEYEMI ADEGBOLA In recent weeks, a series of open letters and opinion pieces have sought to cast doubt on Nigeria’s energy sector reforms, questioning the direction of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and the policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. While constructive criticism is always welcomed, these largely non-factual commentaries, with […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo state government has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, Small Hydropower Project at Owena Dam and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine to power government facilities across the state. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Johnson Alabi, said this while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the naming of newly completed government buildings after three former governors of the state in recognition of their contributions to its development. The former governors are Chief Ayodele Fayose, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Engr. Segun Oni. They are also expected to commission the […]

The allegation that teachers and other workers in Taraba State were directed to present photocopies of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before receiving their salaries has rightly provoked outrage across the country. The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has denied making salary payment contingent on PVC submission, insisting that its chairperson, Christiana Binga, […]