By ARIZE NWOBU The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been proactive and methodical in formulating policy measures to stabilise and boost the economy towards achieving sustainable growth. The Bank started by first of all rolling back the frontiers of its operations and refocused on its core mandates and separated the hitherto blurred lines between […]

The era of the ‘silent contributor’ is over. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Nigeria will officially turn its gaze toward the bedrock of its future economy as the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA) takes center stage at the Abuja Continental Hotel. With the theme: Unlocking the Future, the event would see high-ranking policymakers, global investors, […]

By CRISPIN ODUOBUK  Forget the sanitised press releases. Here is what is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline, AEP. There are disputes, and then there are situations that test the credibility of the process. What is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline is not a routine commercial disagreement. It is a case study in how terminated transactions can […]

DAVID Munam, founder of BoredHippo, a Lagos-based content marketing agency focused on FinTech, AI, Web3, and blockchain brands, has said that many technically strong startups in Nigeria and across Africa are failing to attract investors and users because of how they communicate.

By Tunde Oso The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has officially opened the application portal for the DigiLeap Tech Drive, a core initiative in the Foundation’s digital inclusion agenda. The application portal will be open until 8th May 2026. Targeting 200 underserved young women in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, the […]

Many faces upfront rent demands that consume years of savings, forcing trade-offs between shelter and other essential investments in their futures

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has raised concerns over uncertainties within opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging prompt resolution of internal disputes to safeguard democratic competition. In a press statement on Sunday, signed by the Nationsl Coordinator, Com. Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group highlighted ongoing leadership issues […]

By Nnasom David Relief has come the way of students of the FCT School for the Blind, Jabi, Abuja, as RC Abuja Jabi Lakeside paid a visit to the School as part of its commitment to improving their welfare and creating a more supportive learning environment for students with special needs. The outreach was extended […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new education initiative designed to help young learners explore blockchain not only as a field of study, but as a viable career path in the digital economy. As part of Bitget’s broader Blockchain4Youth […]

Ikoyi Club 1938 came alive with excitement as it hosted the Captain’s Inaugural Kitty 2026 on its golf course, officially launching the golfing calendar under a new leader.

The CEO of Zeeks Homes Ltd, Ezekiel Ryan, has provided a candid assessment of Nigeria’s real estate landscape, describing a sector driven by strong demand but constrained by deep structural inefficiencies.  According to the company, the market remains active but fundamentally imbalanced, with supply consistently falling short of what most Nigerians can afford. Recent housing […]

By Oboh S. Jerry Nigeria is not short of graduates. It is short of skills. Each year, universities across the country produce thousands of degree holders, yet employers continue to report a persistent gap in practical competencies. This is not simply a labour market problem; it is a structural imbalance in how we define education, […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s digital media ecosystem recorded a 26.2% decline in total readership traffic in 2025, according to the newly released SquirrelPR RANKED 2026 Report, signalling a major shift in how audiences consume news and how influence is measured across the industry. Total traffic across Nigerian digital media platforms fell from over 1.04 billion […]

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada faces a long ban for punching a Huesca player in the face, having already been sent off in a match in Spain’s second tier on Sunday.

A serving corps member with the National Youth Service Corps, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has lost his life after being struck by stray bullets during a clash between soldiers and suspected robbers in Abuja.