By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance accessibility, the Chairman of Egbe/Idimu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Prince Idris Balogun, alongside the Vice Chairman, Omotayo Ayinde, has commenced a 100-road grading project across the council area. The initiative is aimed at improving road connectivity and easing movement for residents within […]

By Henry Obetta The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, has said that startups driven by STEM hold the key and possess the capacity to solve challenges facing the Africa. Olanrewaju-Smart, a Harvard scholar and Policy Fellow at Quantum Alliance AI, Cambridge, Massachusetts, disclosed this while serving as a […]

The “Nigeria Top Cyber Essentials Check” would serve as a practical baseline for businesses, providing a clear path to improving their security posture

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State moves closer to selecting its governorship candidate, momentum is steadily building around Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem as a possible consensus choice among party stakeholders. Known widely by the acronym AKK, the Australia-based academic has increasingly become a central figure in internal consultations within the party. Political […]

…As guild reiterates commitment to protecting creators’ intellectual property By Ebunoluwa Sessou The President of the Practitioners of Content Creators, Skit-Makers and Influencers Guild of Nigeria, PCCSIGN, Micheal Nwabufo, popularly known as Mike Premium, has announced the resolution of trademark-related matters involving the viral catchphrase “Something Hooge,” widely associated with Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, […]

By Rasheed Olanrewaju In the evolution of Nigeria’s democratic experience, certain public figures stand out not merely for the offices they have occupied, but for the institutional value they have added and the leadership stability they have provided across changing political eras. One of such figures is Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, OFR, CON, whose […]

“The fear of Trump is not the beginning of wisdom. But it is time to tread carefully, with clear eyes and a steady hand.” By YUSHAU SHUAIB As a child, whenever I refused to eat or take bitter traditional medicine, my mother would threaten to call Werekaci—the unstable and aggressive man who lived at the […]

By TIMI OLUBIYI The ongoing tensions in the Middle East may seem geographically distant from Nigeria, but the economic effects are already being felt in very real and personal ways across many countries, including Nigeria, even though light at the moment. For ordinary Nigerians, the impact shows up in rising fuel prices which is already […]

Leaders and stakeholders from Warri Federal Constituency have mounted pressure on All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, High Chief Promise Lawuru, popularly known as Ozigizaga, to contest the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections. The call was made during a world press conference held at Bon Hotel De’ Tranquil in Udu, where leaders […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa In commemoration of International Women’s Day, author and thought leader Dr. Nathalie Beasnael unveiled her first book, “We Are Not The Same”, at a well-attended launch event in Lagos. The gathering brought together literary enthusiasts, cultural influencers, industry leaders, and community supporters in an atmosphere of reflection and celebration, and featured book […]

By Juliet Umeh Payment Service Bank, PSB, 9 Payment Service Bank, 9PSB, has launched a new feature, Send to Ghana, aimed at facilitating fast, secure, and seamless cross-border payments for students, families, and businesses. The feature, embedded in the Bank9ja app, allows individuals and organisations to send and receive money between Nigeria and Ghana, marking […]

By Henry Ojelu A councillor representing Ward 19 in Ezhionum Kingdom, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Chukwuemeke Victor, has requested the release of detailed financial records relating to the council’s allocations and expenditures between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2025. The request, made through his lawyer, Evans Ufeli, Principal Partner, The […]

By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA The departure of a nation’s brightest  minds is rarely a sudden rupture; it is a slow, agonising hemorrhage. In Nigeria, this “japa” phenomenon, which is a colloquialism for escape, has shifted from a quest for economic greener pastures to a desperate flight for survival. While thousands leave for better wages, a more […]

…reinforces commitment to information security Veritas Glanvills Pensions (VG Pensions) Limited, a licensed Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), has joined the elite group of companies in Nigeria that has obtainedISO 27001:2022 certification in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) a globally recognized standard.  This milestone reinforces the organization’s commitment to safeguarding information assets, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and […]

By Etop Ekanem  Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria has unveiled the Green Finance Project, a structured training and capacity-building initiative designed to develop skilled professionals who can support households and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in making responsible, affordable, and sustainable solar energy decisions. As rising energy costs and the need for power supply continue to […]