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‘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 […]
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Celebrating Massad Boulos, Trump’s man in Nigeria

By Magnus Onyibe Recent media criticisms questioning the breadth of experience and business acumen of Mr. Massad Boulos, the incoming Senior Adviser on Arab and Middle East Affairs to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, are not only misguided but also dismissive of the remarkable track record of both the man and the companies he has been […]

When entertainment encountered sports at  AMGA Abuja 2024

By KALU OKORONKWO The just concluded African Military Games Abuja 2024, AMGA 2024, was more than just a celebration of athletic prowess and military discipline, the two-week long event culminated into a razzmatazz of sheer fun and entertainment. Star-studded performances by renowned Nigerian artistes ignited the passion and captured the spirit of the people, underscoring the […]

Temu Ads in Nigeria: A masterclass in buzz marketing or a digital overload

By Osungbade Akeem Here is what is fascinating about Temu Ads: Complaints might be part of the strategy. Temu could be leveraging frustration or complaints as a covert marketing tactic. The more people complain about how annoying the ads are, the more Temu stays on top of people’s minds. Think about it: Blast Facebook, TikTok […]

Tantita Security Services: A stitch in time that save nine

By Eniwake Orogun  ONCE UPON A TIME, Nigeria’s prized and precious crude oil, accounting for over 90 percent of the nation’s export revenue and a significant portion of its GDP, was being syphoned off by unscrupulous elements operating in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. This rampant theft posed a grave threat to the country’s economy […]

Maxwell Oko: Still an affable, unassuming elixir at 50

By OFONIME UMANAH He is a short man, no doubt. He also has a miniature frame. On a first encounter, you can easily dismiss him as a minion. But what he lacks in height and physical frame has adequately and freely been granted him in wisdom, tall ideas and character. Mr Maxwell Oko is not […]

CBN and consistent increase in MPR 

By ARIZE NWOBU  THE vision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is to be the most efficient and effective of the world’s central banks in promoting and sustaining economic development.  And the mission is to be proactive in providing suitable framework for the economic development of Nigeria through the effective, efficient and transparent implementation of […]

Libya vs Nigeria AFCON qualifiers: Crisis communication lessons and implications

By DANIEL NWOGWUGWU The controversies and outrage surrounding the boycotted Libya vs Nigeria African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying football match may have reduced; however, we are yet to see the end of it. The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, verdict indicting the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, of conspiracy against the Super […]

AI for climate action: Nigerian and global viewpoint

By DESMOND ETEH Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the modern world. Its devastating effects are evident in rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, melting glaciers, and loss of biodiversity. Addressing these impacts requires innovative and scalable solutions and artificial intelligence, AI, is emerging as a powerful tool in this fight. As […]

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