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Why regulated ‘Ajo’ could be the breakthrough young Nigerians need

Why regulated ‘Ajo’ could be the breakthrough young Nigerians need

By Sunday Ehigiator Young Nigerians seeking capital to meet major financial commitments, acquire assets, pursue education and fund business ambitions may find a new opportunity in regulated digital savings as Rank, a CBN-licensed wealth management platform, introduces Money Circles, an ajo-based model that allows members to access capital with zero interest, while providing institutional safeguards, […]
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Combating fake drugs with technology

Combating fake drugs with technology

Counterfeiting and faking of drugs and food substances have assumed a global industry status, so also are the worries and concerns over the development. Particularly for Nigeria, the challenge has been the impetus needed to frontally and aggressively confront the menace. To the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Nigeria’s health boosting agency, falls that responsibility. The efforts of the Dr. Paul B. Orhii-led agency, especially its deployment of cutting edge technologies to fight and win the anti-counterfeit drugs war, have gained global recognition

The looming demographic time-bomb

The looming demographic time-bomb

There are certain demographics that give a clear indication of a country’s development profile and some insights into its economic future. Literacy rate, access to health and potable water, state of infrastructure, housing, functional public utilities, transparency in governance and efficient service delivery by government agencies etc.

New standards for Igbo leaders

New standards for Igbo leaders

IT is leadership that defines a nation. Essentially, it builds or destroys a nation. General Charles de Gaulle relevantly stated that “nothing great can be done without great (leaders)”.

Ndi-Anambra, lest we forget

Ndi-Anambra, lest we forget

IN 2002, when Mr. Peter Obi threw his towel into the political arena of Anambra State, many wondered what prompted the gentle and soft-spoken young man to dare the political jungle of the state.

And they burnt down an empire

And they burnt down an empire

BRITAIN has expressed regret for the abuse of Kenyans by colonial forces during the 1950s Mau Mau insurgency and announced compensation for 5,228 survivors, but stopped short of apologising.