NDC Reps candidate hails FG’s health data reform
… Says Reliable Data Key to Better Healthcare By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency of Enugu State, Dr. Stephen Ugwoke, has identified the lack of reliable healthcare data as one of the biggest obstacles to improving Nigeria’s health sector. Ugwoke, […]
Stockbrokers’ Institute clarifies FTSE Russell’s concerns on Nigeria’s T+1 settlement cycle
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has described FTSE Russell’s decision to defer Nigeria’s planned reclassification to Frontier Market status as a temporary review process rather than a reversal of the country’s capital market reforms, stressing that Nigeria’s newly adopted T+1 settlement cycle remains a landmark achievement capable of strengthening investor confidence […]
“Where Did Love Go?”: Tekno drops most romantic album yet
LAGOS — Nigerian Afrobeats star Tekno has released his highly anticipated eight-track album, Where Did Love Go?, a project that explores love, vulnerability, commitment and devotion while showcasing the singer’s signature melodic style. Released through emPawa Africa, the album follows the success of previously released singles, Bamboo, Press Button and Matter, which have collectively recorded […]
Stinging criticisms from Sweden! By Donu Kogbara
Kio Amachree is a friend of mine and President of Worldview International, a Stockholm-based diaspora accountability platform. His eloquent and fearless attacks on Tinubu and his cronies have turned him into one of the most popular critics of the Nigerian government. He comes from my home state, Rivers, and stands out from the crowd at a […]
Africa’s Hotel leaders to converge on Lagos for hospitality competitiveness summit
By Jimoh Babatunde Hospitality experts and hotel managers from across Africa are set to converge on Lagos for the eighth edition of the Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA), a gathering aimed at strengthening the continent’s tourism and hospitality sector through improved service standards, innovation and workforce development. The two-day conference, scheduled for July 11 and […]
CBN DATA LOCALISATION: compliance imminent, infrastructure available — Coker, OADC CEO
By Prince Osuagwu As the January 1, 2027 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN deadline for financial institutions to localise payment transaction data, approaching faster than imagined, the Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centre, OADC, Dr. Ayotunde Coker, has said Nigerian banks, fintechs and other payment operators no longer have any reason to delay […]
