‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
PETROL: Why marketers can’t buy directly from Dangote Refinery
By Nnamdi Ekene Last Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) commenced the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery in Lagos and announced a list of retail prices of Dangote petrol across its outlets nationwide.It also revealed that it purchased the fuel from the Dangote Refinery at […]
Urgent need for christian community to address church blackmail in Nigeria
By Peter Ziakegha The recent trend of blackmail against churches in Nigeria, orchestrated by anti-Christian individuals is deeply troubling. These malicious accusations not only damage the reputation of churches and their leaders but also sow division within the religious community. One highly disturbing aspect of this trend is the silence of christians to these unfounded […]
Lessons from Oyebanji’s Zoom meeting with Ekiti in Diaspora
By Aruleba Fabamise Oke In order not to massage the ego of ingratitude, I would like to extend heartfelt commendations to His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his remarkable initiative in connecting with Ekiti citizens in the diaspora through a recent Zoom meeting. This initiative not only highlights the Governor’s commitment to inclusivity but […]
Access Holdings recommits to improved customer service delivery, technology
By Cynthia Alo Access Holdings Plc has restated commitment to customer-centric services, saying it is set to leverage advanced technologies to improve service delivery, enhance customer experience and drive financial inclusion.Access, in a statement, said with this development, many would view the bank as the go-to bank for traditional banking services.The bank said this step was […]
Navigating Challenges of Financial Real Estate in Nigeria: A call for strategic reforms
As Nigeria stands at the crossroads of economic growth and infrastructural challenges, the financial real estate sector emerges as a critical player in shaping the nation’s future
SLB @ 66: Christ is her cornerstone
By Akintayo Abodunrin ‘Christ is our cornerstone’ is the motto of Trinity Home Nursery & Primary School, which one attended in Ibadan, Oyo State, and where one was introduced to the fascinating world of books. In about two years of working with the entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr Seinye Lulu-Briggs, who celebrates her birthday on Saturday, […]
A tribute to Nigerian postage stamps at 150 years
By J. ‘Femifola Durosomo. The First set of Postage Stamps issued for the area known as Nigeria today, clocked 150 years on the 10th of June 2024. The stamps popularly referred to as: “Stamps of Lagos”, were released in 1874. It was a set of six postage stamps, valued and denominated in British currencies of […]
Pitan Kayode: Lost in the active service of God and humanity
Given the lofty height attained, many would think that success is just a honorary thing but with a cursory imagination of the labyrinthine maze of his way to the top, one would easily come to term that its involves a dint of perseverance, prayer and hard work.
Okpai Power Plant: Why FG should partner with other stakeholders
By FRED OGHENESIVBE THE Okpai Power Plant, located in Delta State, Nigeria, has been a subject of discussion in recent times, particularly with Senator Ned Nwoko’s calls for its completion. While the senator’s enthusiasm for the project is commendable, it is essential to clarify the ownership structure and the role of stakeholders involved. The Okpai Power […]
E-Invoice: Zacch Adedeji brings new tax solutions
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi Good things are coming for the tax system, and Nigerians are ready. Imagine a country where paying taxes is not a burden but a seamless part of everyday business life. This vision is becoming a reality, thanks to the innovative efforts of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal […]
African homes and the missing rod
The news of African children who are dissociated from their parents has become an unpleasant but regular song in the mouths of many parents.
The Emir of Kano and his rival
By USMAN UMAR KANO State House of Assembly repealed the Kano Emirates Law 2019 and its subsequent amendments in order to restore the dignity of Kano Emirate that was undermined by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In May 2024, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assented to the law that abolished all the offices created by Ganduje’s law […]
The neo-liberal slaves who should be allowed to breathe in Nigeria
By AMINU JAHUN SINCE the eighties, neoliberal globalisation has been manufacturing neoliberal slaves in corrupt, debt-ridden Third World nations, including Nigeria. And even in advanced capitalist societies such as the United States, neoliberal slaves aren’t uncommon. Edward Bronstein and George Floyd were Black Americans, choked to death in 2020 by White police officers, which sparked […]
Highly skewed bridges: Detecting cracks and its causes
The bridge over the two lines of railroad tracks is very complicated by more than 70° degrees of skew between the railroad lines and the highway
In light of ongoing global instability Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is as strategic as ever
By Gaurav Srivastava According to strategic American oil and gas investor Gaurav Srivastava, Nigeria has a comprehensive vision for its energy industry, including its oil production and domestic refining capabilities, positively impacting its foreign direct investment and trading relationships Russia’s war in Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the world and not just in political circles, […]
