By Ismail Olatunji Rising operating costs have become increasingly overwhelming for most businesses in Nigeria in the past two to three years. Escalating costs of fuel, power, labour, transportation, equipment maintenance and security, coupled with forex fluctuations and availability have especially put pressure on the telecom industry, with significant impact on business growth and sustainability, […]

By Abel Egware The Challenge: Saltwater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers Saltwater intrusion is a critical environmental and public health issue that threatens freshwater supplies in coastal regions worldwide. This phenomenon occurs when saline water encroaches into freshwater aquifers, driven by factors such as: The consequences of saltwater intrusion are profound: The Innovation: Numerical Modeling for […]

Again, the contentious issue of naira abuse and what constitutes such abuse has reared its head again as the social media (and conventional ones) feast on the subject

As a new president’s right-hand man from time immemorial, you had the aces. The police, it seemed, had got the ideal man to drive Change. A lean and intelligent man who had the ears of a powerful president. You could have been a feckless southern officer perpetually licking the boots of a northern cabal to retain his […]

By Adeola Adebisi Thaddeus Atta, fondly known for his slogan “Smile Joor”, has been a beacon of hope and transformation in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Since assuming office, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community development, providing impactful initiatives that have significantly improved the quality of life for the people he represents. Atta’s Community […]

By Gabriel ES Eshioromeh The recent inauguration of John Dramani Mahama and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as President and Vice President of Ghana, respectively, was a momentous occasion that drew a diverse crowd to the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana. The event was marked by grandeur and ceremony, befitting the significance of the occasion. […]

When the founding fathers of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, conceived it, they envisioned a citadel of excellence and a hub for intellectual learning and growth where the ‘town’ would meet the ‘gown’. However, that vision was short-lived, as its glory gradually faded away.

Now that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has taken up the case of the primary school teacher who slapped a three-year-old boy repeatedly

By JOHN MAYAKI I have decided to veer into this important topic: agriculture, entrepreneurship, and sustainability because I see them as the interconnected pillars that can transform our state, secure livelihoods, and give us economic independence without a seat in any government office.  As a farmer, both in animal husbandry, vegetable and crop farming, I cannot […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji and his team did so much in 2024 that one can’t help but wonder what 2025 holds. This is a man who is not only ready to work but also committed to doing what is necessary in the tax sector. But as […]