Judging by the ever increasing number of military check points and the resultant effects of untold hardship facing the people of the region, it has continued to remind them that although the civil war ended 54 years ago, the siege of exploitation, intimidation and neglect on the people have continued ad infinitum.

Dr. Zacch’s changes to Nigeria’s tax system, especially regarding this new update on cryptocurrency, bring with it benefits for Nigerians.

If dangerous thieves, ruthless street urchins and vicious vagrants were swept up into the cyclone of protests in Kano, it would be presumptuous to take a barometer to the frustrations funnelled by the protesters, for no one should predict behaviour when an animal is finally at bay.

It is important to state that President Bola Tinubu is known for having the ability to “discover” talented men and women…

By Etim Etim Six months after his tragic death in a helicopter accident in California, eminent banker, Dr. Herbert Wigwe was celebrated by his family, friends and associates on his posthumous birthday on Thursday, August 15. In the privacy of their homes, they sang and prayed for his soul, children and relatives and in emotional […]

By Ozegbe Ogokuni In the last fifteen months, the hardship on Nigerians, arising from the removal of petrol subsidy; the floating of the Naira exchange rate; hike in electricity tariff, among other economic policies designed to revamp the national economy, has been seen as very painful for the over 135 million Nigerians purportedly striken by […]

By Ify Rhodes-Vivour Nigeria is home to over 200 million people who are susceptible to a set of health problems that are linked and interact synergistically, contributing to its excess burden of disease: which includes the rising rates of non-communicable diseases, endemic diseases, and emerging and re-emerging infections. If Nigeria is to reduce its disease […]

By Kunle Oyatomi Many are wont to mourn and count their losses after a period of hostilities, conflict or bitter experience, such as Nigeria witnessed during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. Well, I’m going to disappoint the reader who thinks I’ll be following that beaten track. I’m going to be like our leader, President Bola […]

By Chizaram Okoye As the world marked World Youth Day recently, Nigeria, with over 60 per cent of its population under the age of 30, has every reason to celebrate its vibrant and dynamic youth. Nigerian youths have consistently demonstrated their potential to drive positive change, innovate, and lead in various fields. The Power of […]

By Daniel Reyenieju Today, I, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, have the honor of celebrating the 68th birthday of Rt. Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, a prominent leader and dedicated public servant whose contributions have significantly impacted Delta State and the Niger Delta region. As the Delta State representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Igbuya has […]

In many African democracies, public understanding of the true value of democracy remains incomplete. While elections and legislative processes are familiar concepts, their tangible impact on daily life is often unclear to the average citizen.

By Barrister Jacob Dakim Amidst the general condemnation of Team Nigeria’s poor performance at the recently concluded Paris Olympics, most Nigerians have been genuinely angry and inconsolable. Nigeria’s shameful outing bellies government’s huge investment in sports and this, no doubt, calls for a sober reflection. Some have called for the head of Senator John Owan […]

By Gbenro Olajuyigbe The worst part of a society manipulated by politics is to see the poor defending the rich who are responsible for their poverty – Paulo Coelho The Ijeshas of the Yoruba extraction are shrewd business people – disciplined, compassionate and firmly strict in the line of business. They fit into what the […]

By OLA AWONIYI THE passage of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Bill 2024 by the National Assembly is now history. The Bill, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already signed into law, amended the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 by increasing the Minimum Wage from N30,000 to N70,000 and reducing the time for periodic review of […]

Cybersecurity has rapidly emerged as a critical issue across Africa. The growing dependency of individuals, businesses and governments on digital technology makes securing our online world more crucial than ever