According to a census performed on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Office of the Vice President (OVP), the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

By PHEBE EJINKEONYE-CHRISTIAN Africa’s future is undeniably female—not just in demographics but in the innovations, industries, and transformative ideas waiting to be explored. As the global business landscape evolves, 2025 presents a unique window for African women to step into untapped opportunities, leveraging the momentum of gender inclusion and economic shifts. With African women increasingly […]

By TIMI OLUBIYI The year 2025 comes with a lot of hope and many aspirations; one of such is the increased benefits and possibilities around electric vehicles, EVs. Even though it is no more news and that it does not come as a surprise that the petrol and diesel-powered automobile/cars we have long been accustomed to […]

By Amb Israel The emergence of Peter Obi as a leading opposition voice has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape. For the first time in decades, the ruling elite is facing a credible threat to their grip on power. Obi’s message of change, reform, and accountability has resonated with millions of Nigerians who are fed up […]

By SIMBO OLORUNFEMI  That former President Olusegun Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not in doubt. It is also not difficult to explain why that appears to be the case. He can indeed assert some level of claim/credit for the construction of […]

By IKE WILLIE-NWOBU A surge of state-sponsored stupidity recently shot through the illegal military junta in Niger Republic when it mouthed the outrageous allegation that Nigeria and a handful of other West African countries are marching in lockstep with France to sponsor terrorism in the country to destabilise it. It is an astonishing allegation coming from […]

By AYO BAJE “In these hard times,“let me be your sailor ‘s sweet song above the scream of the storm;“the sonorous symphony in the teeth of agony” -Ayo Oyoze Baje ( Prelude poem as excerpt from ‘Petals and Thorns, 1994) That Nigeria, our dear nation is not ranked amongst the top ten fastest developing economies in […]

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By Dr. Akinwande Puddicombe – Public Health Expert On November 13, 2024, Sweden became the first country in  Europe to officially achieve “smoke-free” status, with just 4.5% of its Swedish-born adults smoking. This milestone, reached 16 years ahead of the European Union target, offers a profound lesson for Nigeria and the global community: there is […]

By Jonathan Eze And all around the country and the world at large, dignitaries trooped into Benin, the capital city of Edo State to felicitate with an extraordinary individual who has dedicated her life to empowering women and shaping the future of our nation. From her political associates to business partners, cultural groups and religious […]

By Umar Abdulyekeen The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Umar Farouk has shown examplary leadership in just 12 months in office.  It was due to the positive changes that the NAMA MD has brought to the agency that made the management organise a get-together at the Obudu Gardens of the Abuja […]

By Dinesh Balsingh As Nigeria continues its journey towards becoming a digitally-driven economy, reliable telecommunications services remain the backbone of our collective progress. At Airtel Nigeria, we are committed to delivering world-class connectivity to millions of Nigerians, enabling economic growth, empowering businesses, and enhancing lives. We understand that the future technology needs of the country,as […]

By Nnamdi Ojiego The recent resumption of production by the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), and the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), is a testament to the tireless efforts of dedicated professionals who have worked towards this milestone. Among them is Engineer Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the PHRC, whose contributions played […]

By Fehintola Akinmade  BECAUSE we currently inhabit an increasingly indivdualized world where certain people tend to prioritize personal gain anything else, some may pay scant attention to the value of giving. But giving, especially the institutionalized giving called philanthropy, has towering benefits, not just for the larger human community but for the giver himself/herself. As […]

Saying don’t plan for 2025 sounds almost sacrilegious, doesn’t it? Especially in these early days of the new year