Keeping joy alive in a tough economy
By Josephine Agbonkhese As inflation lingers and household budgets tighten across the country, many families are feeling the squeeze on discretionary spending. Leisure and entertainment costs, once a reliable outlet for stress relief and bonding, have, therefore, become luxury for some. Yet experts agree that fun doesn’t have to disappear completely as eliminating leisure can […]
Beyond taxation: From historical extraction to prosperity governance
By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA The central paradox of the modern nation-state has reached a point of systemic tension: governments are increasingly attempting to extract higher revenues from economies that are themselves structurally weakened. Across many developing societies, taxation has become one of the most visible points of friction between the state and its citizens. Governments introduce new […]
Path to viable mentorship in civil service – Olaopa
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has proffered a path to attaining viable mentorship in the civil service. Olaopa spoke at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) Sensitization Mentoring Market Place held in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the event was yet […]
World Cup 2026: How Mikel Obi mastered art of player-to-pundit transition
Why John Obi Mikel’s television analysis matters beyond the studio By Paul Lucky Okoku Football intelligence is not measured only by how much you know, it is measured by how clearly you can explain what you know. The modern game needs more than former players. It needs interpreters who can teach the game. The highest level […]
ASHON warns members against unauthorised Dangote Refinery share offers
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 […]
I’m focused on telling stories people can connect with — Singer-songwriter, Lumi Pelz
Lumi Pelz, Born Oluokun Benita Oluwapelumi in Nigeria, singer-songwriter, draws from her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences
Hardship, insecurity kept Ekiti voters at home, NHRC laments
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 […]
Group commends Warri monarch’s peace moves, hails INEC’s wards distribution in Warri South
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 […]
Health platform proffers alternative solution to physical hospital visits
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 […]
Nigeria must embrace greater investment in climate education — Eco-learn Nigeria
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 […]
Asiwaju, public perception, and the battle for 2027
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 […]
Aba Region Top 10 revealed at Nwa Boi experience
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 […]
Seth Santiago Roberts celebrate 20 years of amplifying Africa’s talent, culture
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 […]
Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble
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.
We remain committed to tourism, regional integration, infrastructure renewal — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tourism development, regional economic integration and infrastructure renewal, describing the reopening of the remodelled Premier Hotel in Ibadan as evidence of the impact of strategic investment, public-private collaboration and heritage preservation.
TFC 2026 demands Energy Justice Bill, launches clean cooking initiative
Calls for a more inclusive and action-driven energy transition took centre stage at The Future Conference (TFC) 2026, as stakeholders urged the Federal Government to enact legislation on energy justice while launching a clean cooking initiative aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians. Held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the […]
