Soludo injects N80m into 80 startups, targets Anambra’s tech economy
By Nnasom David Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has injected N80 million into 80 startups as part of a broader strategy to position the state as a leading technology and innovation hub in Nigeria. The disbursement was announced at the Anambra Startup Investment and Technology Skills Graduation Ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the […]
Widening the net: An ex-militant leader’s case for bigger, broader mandate for Tantita in N’Delta
By Sunday A. Onyewonsa When His Worship, Eshanekpe Israel Agimor speaks, the creeks listen. Popularly known as “Akpodoro”, the Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown, AUMFC, and Mayor of Urhobo Land, carries the weight of two identities: an ex-militant leader who once knew the creeks as a theatre of conflict, and now […]
Rita Dominic-Anosike expands empire beyond acting
By Benjamin Njoku Rita Dominic-Anosike is proving there’s more to her than award-winning acting. Since taking over the Miss Nigeria franchise from her husband, Daily Times owner Mr. Fidelis Anosike, after their traditional wedding in April 2022, she has quietly reshaped the pageant’s direction. Under her leadership, the annual Miss Nigeria event organized by Daily […]
Dareysteel honoured with 2026 DALA Special Recognition Award for Diaspora Impact
By Benjamin Njoku Music star Dareysteel has added another feather to his cap. Organisers of the annual Daylight Leadership Awards, DALA, have honoured the Nigerian-born rapper and record producer with the 2026 Special Recognition Award in the Diaspora category. According to DALA, the multiple award-winning artiste was singled out for his immense contributions to the […]
Penzo Homes launches agro-investment, land banking products for Nigerian investors
The company announced the launch of Penzo Agro City and Penzo LandVest yesterday, describing the initiatives as innovative solutions designed to provide structured and sustainable investment opportunities
Expert urges stronger funding, AI forensics for EFCC to tackle ‘AI-Yahoo’ fraud
By Dayo Johnson Akure A financial crimes expert, lawyer and accountant, Joshua Olugbenga Fatogun, has called for increased funding, specialised training, technological capacity and stronger legislative backing for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-corruption agencies to tackle what he described as “AI-Yahoo” fraud in Nigeria. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the […]
