By Ebunoluwa Sessou The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting press freedom and ethical journalism in Nigeria, stressing the need for accurate and evidence-based reporting in an era of rapid technological change. Baxter spoke at a three-day training for media professionals themed, “Advancing Media Freedom […]

Dr. Mbamalu Valentine, an entrepreneur and a lawyer is the group managing director, Touch of Valentine Homes, a subsidiary of Touch of Valentine Group of Companies. TOV Homes is a real estate arm of the TOV Group Limited which has acquired Abijo GRA with government allocation title. In this interview, Dr. Valentine talked about the […]

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have stepped up efforts to strengthen oversight of pharmaceuticals, food and consumables produced in Nigeria’s free trade zones, following growing concerns over the spread of fake and substandard products in the market.

Senior Pastor of Praise Arena, Kingdom Light Christian Center, Pastor Jummy Adetoyese-Olagunju, has faulted the growing emphasis on what is commonly described as the “prosperity gospel…

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has unveiled a range of incentives aimed at boosting the country’s actuarial workforce, as it moves to address what it described as a critical shortage of certified professionals. Speaking at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Former Head of Directorate of Audit Practice Standards, FRC, Mr. […]

Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo South have expressed alarm over what they described as growing imposition, intimidation, and marginalisation within the party, following the resignation of the member representing Oredo Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe, from the APC.

By Rosemary Iwunze The Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, has celebrated 55 years of existence while also honouring past members and leaders that contributed to the growth of the Association. Speaking at the 2026 NIA awards and recognition ceremony and 55 years journey of the Association in Lagos, Chairman of NIA, Mr. Kunle Ahmed stated that […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin A Socio-cultural group, Aro Meta Development Association, has declared Dr. Muyideen Azeez Olaniyi Salako as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Kwara State governorship election, insisting that the next governor must emerge from Kwara South in the interest of equity and balance. The group also urged the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

By Dapo Akinrefon A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Yerima Shettima, has warned against alleged moves to impose a consensus candidate for the district ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that such a development could weaken the ruling party’s cohesion and electoral prospects.Shettima, in a […]

By Etop Ekanem Data scientist and supply chain strategist Abdulfatai Abdulkareem has called on energy organisations to embrace AI and data science, building resilient supply chains capable of anticipating disruptions before they strike. Disclosing this in a media statement recently, he asserts that energy supply chains, despite their critical role in manufacturing, transportation, and national […]

Last week, the  Supreme Court voided the ADC status quo antebellum order.  This meant that the David Mark-led leadership would be restored while the matter at the Federal High Court continued.  I was mightily relieved to see our apex court doing the right thing at a time when most of us had totally lost faith in […]

By Henry Umoru, Abuja Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, APC, Imo East, has taken a swipe at the Senate over Tuesday’s amendment to the Senate Standing Orders restricting eligibility for the office of Senate President and other principal positions to ranking lawmakers of the 10th Senate who secure re-election into the 11th Senate in 2027. According to […]

The former Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, thinks he is Nigeria’s most misunderstood politician. Why is it hard for us to see that his serial party flipping is not a sign of desperation but a tactic of survival for our own good? Why, even though he has flipped political parties five times in three election […]

By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has charged local government chairmen to drive inclusive development by strengthening social protection systems at the grassroots nationwide. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen organised by the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) in Abuja, Bagudu called for […]

I first came into contact with South Africa remotely, through a book, Cry, the Beloved Country, written by Alan Patton ( 11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988). It was a novel given to me to read by my father, in 1974. It was the first introduction to my growing mind on what life was like in […]