By Jacob Abai For more than sixty years, the Niger Delta has stood as the economic lifeline of Nigeria. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Oloibiri in 1956 by Shell Petroleum Development Company marked the beginning of a new era for the country. From that moment, the swamps, rivers and communities of […]

By ARIZE NWOBU Interest rate is the cost of money and one of the major macroeconomic variables which determine the dynamics, direction and health of an economy.  Other major macroeconomic variables are exchange rate, inflation rate, unemployment rate, imports and exports and consumer confidence.  Central banks determine the interest rates for their respective economies towards attaining […]

By Prof. Amb. Victoria Enape Financial literacy is not merely the ability to understand money. It is the ability to control destiny. Across the world today, millions of women work tirelessly, contribute significantly to the economy, nurture families, and sustain communities. Yet, a troubling reality remains: many women participate in the economy but do not […]

By Akpos Oghentega In the unfolding leadership crisis in Sapele-Okpe Community, one figure has again emerged as a decisive and influential voice for the Urhobo Nation — Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District. Many observers say his quiet but firm intervention played a pivotal role in the decision by the His Royal […]

By Dr. Cornelius Collins Balogun Across Africa, the story of business growth is often inseparable from the story of the founder. Enterprises are built through personal sacrifice, relentless energy, and the force of an individual’s vision. Founders are not only owners; they are rainmakers, decision-makers, deal-closers, and problem-solvers. In many cases, this founder-led intensity is […]