For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility.

When Governor Caleb Mutfwang formally stepped into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last Tuesday, it was more than a routine defection ceremony. It was a calculated political signal. And by the time he sat before a select team of visiting editors and declared that Plateau State had become the “crown jewel” in the political […]

I ‘grew up’ with the Lagos-Ibadan Express Way or is it the other way round? I was young, enjoying my first car around the time it was declared open to traffic in the 70s. Living in Lagos with parents in Ilesha meant I had to use the road quite often. Beyond that familial obligation however, was the […]

By Esther Onyegbula Sujimoto Construction Limited has denied liability over a disputed ₦24 million claim, saying the matter is before a court for determination and that the powers of an administrator appointed through an ex-parte order have been suspended. In a statement issued in Lagos, the company said it had complied with legal procedures by […]

By Ephraim Oseji Flourish Africa, a leading women-focused enterprise development platform, has intensified its contribution to Nigeria’s small- and medium-scale business ecosystem following the conclusion of its latest grant selection process, which saw 100 women entrepreneurs emerge from a highly competitive national pipeline. In the fourth Flourish Africa Grants Programme cycle, a total of 506 […]