Rentcom targets Lagos workers’ housing gap with 1,000 apartments
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor A group of tech-savvy youths under the aegis of Rentcom, has promised to plug the housing deficit in Nigeria with homes run mainly by technology.The young lads say they were worried by the lack of quality accommodation for professionals, particularly in Lagos and therefore launched a project to develop 1,000 […]
Mental health crisis: Psychiatrist urges emergency action on substance abuse
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Mental Health Action Committee of Ogun State and Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Abayomi Olusegun Olajide, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address Nigeria’s worsening mental health crisis, describing substance abuse as an issue that requires a state of emergency. […]
Fake drugs don’t teleport, smugglers move them — Experts
Regulators must tighten borders, share intelligence, track movement By Chioma Obinna LAGOS — Pharmaceutical regulators across Africa have been urged to shift greater attention from licensed drug establishments to the movement of medicines across borders, with experts warning that falsified and substandard products are moved through organised networks rather than simply appearing in the market. […]
XEJet launches Abuja–Gusau flight services
By Folarin Kehinde Premium airline, XEJet Limited, has launched direct flight operations between Abuja and Gusau, Zamfara State, marking the first time Gusau International Airport has welcomed passengers. The inaugural flight, which departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 2pm on Monday, October 5, 2026, arrived safely at Gusau International Airport, where it was […]
Post recapitalisation: Turning strong insurers into stronger players
By Rosemary Iwunze The Nigeria’s insurance industry recapitalisation exercise formally closed on July 31, 2026, with 48 insurance companies and two reinsurers scaling through, while six insurance licences were cancelled after the affected operators failed to meet the regulatory threshold. Following the successful recapitalisation exercise, the real test of the reform shifted from how much […]
AEDC expands digital channels to ease customer services
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has expanded its digital service channels with the launch of its MyPower Mobile and Web Apps, aimed at making it easier for customers to access and manage electricity services remotely. The new platforms bring key customer services into a single digital ecosystem, enabling customers to […]
