AMAC election: Litmus test for 2027 – SDP
The chairmanship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Dr. Obinna Simon, has said the forthcoming area council election in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, will be a litmus test for the 2027 general elections.
Nigeria’s electricity access programme only rivaled by India globally – REA MD
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu has revealed that the nation’s current electricity access programme has scaled to become one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects embarked globally. This is as insights from a panel session at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) where the REA MD participated in […]
How Sophia Etomi is carving a distinct identity in Nigeria’s creative economy
By Juliet Umeh As Nigeria’s digital and fashion industries continue to expand, young creatives are increasingly redefining what success means in an environment shaped by social media visibility and public scrutiny. Among this emerging generation is Sophia Etomi, a fashion model and content creator whose career trajectory reflects a careful balance between ambition and personal […]
“Friends Indeed” premiere sparks dialogue on true friendship
The premiere of Friends Indeed on Sunday, February 1, at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos, offered more than a glamorous red carpet—it reignited conversations on the essence of friendship in contemporary society.
Chioma Ivoke urges parents, Nollywood to guide young people on intimacy
Nollywood actress Chioma Ivoke has called on parents and the film industry to take responsibility for shaping how young people understand intimacy and personal values.
Ugbe: Reflections on tenure as MultiChoice Nigeria CEO
By Tony Seweje The recent retirement of Mr. John Ugbe as Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ company, offers a useful example of a leadership style that has become rare on the Nigerian corporate landscape. This reflects less on the effectiveness of the approach than on its divergence from prevailing leadership norms. Over more […]
President Tinubu’s bold but subtle reforms
By Abiodun James Faleke As governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the foremost advocate and activist for the most fundamental and far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s federal system. At various times, then governor Tinubu pushed his Attorney -General and Commissioner of Justice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, (SAN) to press […]
CERON to NASS: Heed Nigerians’ demands make electronic transmission of results mandatory
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for all Nigerians (CERON) has called on the National Assembly to urgently heed the demands of Nigerians by making the electronic transmission of election results mandatory in the Electoral Act. The group warned that it would be unacceptable for lawmakers to act in opposition […]
Imo First Lady leads national call for stronger cancer awareness, private sector support
The First Lady of Imo State and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, has called for a united national response and increased private sector investment in cancer care to address medical inequity and strengthen Nigeria’s health system. Uzodimma made the call in Owerri during a major public health walk to mark […]
Nigerian climate tech platform advances enterprise carbon accounting
Nigerian climate tech entrepreneur Ayo Ogunlowo is proving that local innovation can meet global standards, with his carbon accounting platform CarbonScope360 securing adoption by Access Bank and the Bank of Industry (BOI).
Pressdia: Africa’s digital PR marketplace for Brands that want their stories to connect
Credibility is built when a brand remains visible in a deliberate, consistent way. Pressdia maintains this visibility by scheduling and distributing press releases
Sallau: When competence meets ambassadorial nomination
By Emmanuel Ibe Following the recent successful screening of ambassadors-designate, comprising 64 career and non-career ambassadors recently by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, the stage is now set for President Bola Tinubu to post them to their various countries of assignments. One indisputable fact is that at this stage of Nigeria’s history is that […]
We’re committed to building Oil and Gas infrastructure to drive Decade of Gas Initiatives – Eze
Participants at the just-concluded 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit, NIES, brought to the forefront the urgency required to facilitate the utilization of natural gas toward fast-tracking development, as well as harnessing the opportunities inherent in it for the economic boom of the country and Africa in a theme: Energy for Peace and Prosperity, Securing a […]
Dawes Island Marginal Field Battle: How Eurafric fought for justice, won
By Charles Kumolu After six years of regulatory uncertainty, courtroom battles, and corporate brinkmanship, a Federal High Court ruling restored Dawes Island to its original operator and sent a powerful message about the rule of law in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. For nearly six years, Eurafric Energy Limited lived with a cloud hanging over […]
Matthew Tonlagha: A patriot forged by adversity, driven by service
By Tomisin Adewusi In the long and complex story of Nigeria’s search for principled leadership, the name Matthew Tonlagha stands as a reminder that true patriotism is neither loud nor transactional; it is lived quietly through sacrifice, service, and unwavering devotion to the common good. At a time when many equate success with personal accumulation, Tonlagha […]
Omo-Agege felicitates Matthew Tonlagha at 50
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described Mr. Matthew Tonlagha as a man who measures happiness by how much resources is ploughed into uplifting the lives of the people. In a goodwill message on the occasion of his 50th birthday, Senator Omo-Agege stated: “An emerging leadership is measured by impact, […]
