By Ochuko Akuopha For decades, the Abavo community in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, was the heartbeat of a thriving agricultural economy. Its fertile fields yielded cassava, yams, tomatoes, peppers, plantains, and palm produce, drawing traders from Delta, Edo, and neighbouring states to its bustling market days. Today, that vibrancy is gasping under […]

Co-conveners of the B.I.G. Conference, Jane Agadia, an entrepreneur and programmes manager, Tubo Layefa, have restated their commitment to the youth-focused initiative created to equip young people with practical knowledge, exposure, skills and opportunities to help them build meaningful futures. Agadia also announced the forthcoming launch of her book, The Opportunity Room, which captures lessons, […]

After six years of keeping its membership doors closed while developing its systems, platforms, intellectual property and community structures, the Black Wall Street Community has announced the reopening of membership, unveiling an economic vision centred on African economic independence, wealth creation, shared prosperity and the development of a new generation of millionaires and billionaires. The […]

•We call NEPA Light Trafficator — residents •Say transformer replacement has become a business •Demand transfer of BEDC staff By Jimitota Onoyume At 7.30pm, Warri, in Delta State, should ordinarily be alive. The streets should be glowing with electric lights. Shops should be open, cold drinks should be chilling in refrigerators, barbing salons and hairdressing […]

Ossiomo Power Company in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, which once provided reliable electricity to businesses and government offices across parts of Benin City, has been unable to generate power for nearly one year following facility vandalism and a community dispute.