Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric
By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
Awele Chiedu At 50: Advancing youth development and financial literacy for young adults
By Marvel Umoh At the core of Awele Chiedu’s essence is an avid desire to see young people live out their lives to their fullest potential. This has been one of her biggest pursuits over the past 2 decades. In her words, “If you cut me, I will bleed teens and young adults. It gives […]
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 […]
