Sim-swap fraud now in vogue
By Owolola Adebola We are in a period when a smartphone functions as a digital wallet, identity card, and security key all at once. One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook has returned with a vengeance. SIM-swap fraud is at it. It is also known as SIM swapping, SIM hijacking, or phone-number takeover. […]
COVID-19: CBN and Emefiele’s proactive leadership
By Arize Nwobu THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has always played central and critical roles in upholding and driving the economy through monetary policies, but it is apparent that the Bank has become more vibrant, proactive, and innovative under the leadership of the present Governor, Godwin Emefiele. With every sense of responsibility, as financial […]
Akwa Ibom coconut refinery and Nigeria’s future
By Essien Ndueso WHEN Governor Udom Emmanuel set out to lubricate the once virgin well of agriculture in Akwa Ibom State with the establishment of Africa’s biggest coconut oil refinery, most people had no idea of coconut’s enormous potentials. But the governor went ahead, displaying his propensity to plan towards an economy beyond crude oil, […]
Robbers’ bullet made me answer God’s call — UK-based Pastor Olayinka
By Elizabeth Osayande Pastor Stephen Olayinka, Founder and Senior Pastor of United Kingdom, UK-based Watersprings Christian Centre, Lotun, speaks of his foray into the ministry, his challenges as a black pastor, the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues. How did you get into the Ministry? I had my first degree in Banking and Finance. When God […]
Isolation, quarantine: Impact of COVID-19 loneliness on mental health
This week, the world celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week and amid the global pandemic of COVID-19, it means that individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety, mood and substance abuse disorders are likely to have their symptoms worsen on account of the pandemic.
Alh Usman Shagadi: The end of an era
The news started to filter in the early hours of today weds, 13th May, 2020 of the passing of a great man, a very fearless, courageous and dependable ally – Alh. Usman Shagadi – the Osimua of Auchi sacred kingdom.
