A reluctant farewell, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children”- African proverb This is very likely to be my last column in this great newspaper. Many times, I had asked to be allowed to stop writing, either permanently or for the duration of an engagement. I left when I needed […]
Fintech firm unveils store builder for African merchants
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 […]
Ex-Bayelsa Rep, Oseke hails Tinubu, Diri over Federal College of Agriculture
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 […]
Nigeria’s property sector facing critical turning point – Cecil Osakwe
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 […]
ESIF, AAAF, LSMoH collaborate to heighten endometriosis awareness
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As the world marks Endometriosis Awareness month, EndoSurvivors Int’l Foundation, ESIF, Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, AAAF, and Lagos State Ministry of Health, LSMoH, collaborate to intensify calls for early education, improved healthcare access and stronger societal support for women and girls living with the condition. Leading the advocacy campaign to Ogudu Junior […]
Abdulrahman Haske eyes 2027 Adamawa governorship
By Nnasom David Abdulrahman Bashir Haske is emerging as a leading figure in Adamawa State politics ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. A statement cited by Vanguard noted that the 36-year-old businessman and politician, born in Yola, combines a strong family legacy with extensive education and business experience, positioning him as a prominent candidate. It […]
