By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland and Chancellor of Westland University, Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described Westland University as one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, attributing its growing academic excellence to the dedication, passion and teamwork of its management and workforce. The monarch made the remarks on Wednesday during an official […]

By Peter Egwuatu Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, increased his shareholding in the company to 21.96 per cent yesterday with acquisition of an additional 706.13 million shares valued at N77.58 billion. This was disclosed in a filing obtained from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as the latest acquisition raised the volume of shares under his […]

By Nelson Egware In an era when the media landscape has been transformed by technology, shifting political realities and changing public expectations, few journalists have remained as relevant, resilient and respected as Elder Chukwudi Abiandu. As he turns 70, colleagues, associates and admirers are celebrating not just a birthday, but a remarkable life dedicated to […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant expansion in the country’s financial system, with credit to the private sector rising by 2.8 percent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, up from the N81 trillion recorded in May 2026. However, the apex bank disclosed that credit to the government dipped […]

Nigeria has dropped to 90th position on the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders of her passport able to access 44 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. The July 2026 global ranking, released by Henley & Partners on Tuesday, ranked the Nigerian passport 90th out of 199 assessed worldwide, with a visa-free score of […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,413 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,409 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira appreciated to N1,369 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to […]

By Tunde Oso A public commentary by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement and New Media Strategy, O’tega Ogra, defending a recent Federal High Court judgment involving Facebook Nigeria and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has drawn criticism from marketing communications expert and public affairs commentator, Ewa Izuchukwu. […]

…Says NDC candidates have no legacy to win election ..Ganduje lacks credibility to speak for Nigerians – Obi’s campBy Dapo Akinrefon Former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket would fail in Kano during the 2027 general election. Obi and Kwankwaso, who were presidential hopefuls […]

Ultimately, the statement “My supervisor has not been available” should invite reflection rather than immediate condemnation

“I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your nation, especially the violence affecting Christian communities”.

The distinction between media companies and technology firms is becoming increasingly difficult to define as Nigeria’s digital economy continues to evolve. Across the country, businesses that once operated within clearly separated industries are adopting integrated models that combine journalism, software development, digital publishing, public relations, information technology, and business consulting under a single corporate structure. […]

By OKEY AKPA Few aspects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform programme have attracted more public attention than the economy. Debate has centred on fiscal policy, exchange-rate reforms, inflation, taxation, investment and the cost of living. These are the measures by which governments are usually judged because they shape economic confidence and influence the daily lives […]

Imagine the following scenario: The conference room held two hundred people, but in that moment, it belonged to one woman. She wasn’t the most senior person there, nor was she the most qualified. But when she stood to present her team’s proposal, something happened. Her voice was steady, and her conviction was palpable. She didn’t just […]

By OPEYEMI ENIOLA  Lagos, Nigeria’s economic heartbeat and Africa’s most populous megacity, stands at a critical juncture. As Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term winds down, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has coalesced around Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. For Nigeria’s private sector — from multinational corporations […]

At the rate some public officials are going, no one should be surprised if a bill surfaces in the National Assembly tomorrow seeking to rename the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the Federal Republic of Asiwaju. When that happens, we will seize being Nigerians and become Asiwajuans! What a great name. Anyone saying God forbid as […]