ADSC boss urges FG to tie bilateral deals to visa access for Nigerians
Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to match Nigeria’s expanding bilateral and trade agreements with practical visa access for Nigerians, warning that economic diplomacy without mobility delivers only “half-wins.” Oluwafemi, who is also the founder of the Douglas Development Institute (DDI), made the call […]
Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport
…raise transparency questions By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. They specifically questioned the metrics applied in choosing Aero Alliance as the concessionaire. Last week, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said its Minister, Festus Keyamo, […]
Clarivo Refinery to reduce oil importation by 2035 — Management
Clarivo Oil and Gas has announced plans aimed at reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products by 2035, following ongoing preparations to develop a domestic refinery. The plan was disclosed during a board meeting chaired by the company’s Chairman, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, where strategic decisions on Clarivo’s long-term investments in the energy sector were reviewed. […]
Grassroots philanthropist, Kenny Kunma distributes free 2026 Jamb forms to 1000 beneficiaries in Ikale Land, Ondo State
Grassroots philanthropist and youth development enabler, Prince Kenny Adekanmi, popularly known as Kenny Kunma, has announced the commencement of his 2026 free JAMB form scholarship for one thousand beneficiaries in the two local government areas of Ikale land—Okitipupa and Irele LGAs. In a statement released to journalists, Kenny Kunma disclosed that one thousand students, both […]
Transcorp Hotels revenue surges to ~ ₦100bn in FY 2025, grows gross profit by 49%
Transcorp Hotels Plc has posted a historic revenue of ₦97.04 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per cent year-on-year growth and pushing the company close to the ₦100 billion mark, as gross profit jumped by about 49 per cent. The hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), with a market capitalisation […]
2027: Muslim/Muslim won’t fly, by Emeka Obasi
Religion will play a huge role in the 2027 presidential election as the world continues to watch events unfold in Nigeria, a plural society of diverse ethnic nationalities and multifarious interest groups presently grappling with imbalance. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must find a way to wriggle himself out of the Muslim/Muslim ticket that the All Progressives Congress […]
