Can Agriculture Replace Crude? Experts reveal path to Nigeria’s export revival
By Cynthia Alo For more than five decades, crude oil has remained the dominant pillar of Nigeria’s economy, displacing agriculture from the position it once occupied as the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange. However, with the global shift towards cleaner energy and growing concerns over the sustainability of oil dependence, experts are […]
Top 10 markets for Christmas shopping in Nigeria
By Lawrence Agbo The holiday season is here and it comes with challenges of buying some essential items needed in the markets for the Christmas celebration. The demand for new clothes and the need to buy food and drinks increases during this period. To make the best decision while shopping, we have researched some markets […]
Top 10 countries with the best justice system in the world
A strong justice system is essential for a fair and just society. It ensures that laws are followed, human rights are respected, and fairness is maintained.
Quintessential Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah: The Shepherd’s edifying story
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, is an enigma
10 countries where drinking alcohol is illegal
By Akanni Dorcas In some countries, drinking alcohol is completely banned, often because of Islamic beliefs that see it as against their teachings. In other places, strict laws control how alcohol is made, sold, and consumed, with harsh penalties for breaking the rules. These restrictions usually apply to both locals and visitors, though non-Muslims or […]
Japa: No future in Nigeria, nothing’ll make us return – UK-based couple
“The UK is that it is a place of equal opportunities and brighter future for all”
5 people who defined 2024
From the great leaps in artificial intelligence to spectacular feats on display at the European football championships, here are five figures who have left an indelible mark on 2024:
Why Nigerians are getting poorer
By Dele Sobowale BUDGETS 2022 – 2025 Year Budget #Tn Exchange Rate Budget $bn 2022 17.13 #420 / $ 41.76 2023 21.83 #434 / $ 50.11 2024 28.78 #800 / $ 35.97 2025 47.90 #1400/ $ 34.14 2025 Budget Warning …‘this is a political document, it can’t be implemented’ “Behind the facts of economics […]
Japa: Relocating is worth it, but… – Canada-based Olawale
“Steady electricity, and the ability to plan well,” are what he considers the best things about his relocation
Ogoni 4 vs Ogoni 9: The blame game continues 30 years after
“They carried out what they believe and what they thought was the best thing… somebody convinced them that the four chiefs were responsible for the problem in Ogoni land”
The bad and the ugly judges
Inside story of alleged judicial corruption in Nigeria, by Justice Dattijo Mohammed By Dickson Omobola Justice Dattijo Muhammad served in the judiciary for over 40 years before exiting the Supreme Court in October 2023. In his valedictory speech, Dattijo criticised the over-concentration of powers in the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) office and judicial corruption […]
