Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the economic reforms being implemented by the Federal Government will eventually put Nigeria on a “cruising level”.
The former governor said he left office in March 2014 without owing salaries, pensions, gratuities or contractors whose projects had been completed, certified and verified.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, delivered a fiery UN speech Thursday assailing enemies and allies alike — and sparking uproar in the chamber.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, rose by 40.93 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N5.15 trillion in 2025 from N3.65 trillion in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this yesterday in its IGR report for 2025, noting that Lagos State […]
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VETERAN Nollywood actress Obey Etok-Chima marked her 50th birthday on June 30 quietly, while still navigating the pain of losing both her husband and father in the same year.
Unless you have been deliberately avoiding the news lately, chances are that you have heard something about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). It is difficult not to. Open your email or banking app and you are likely to find an invitation to subscribe. Take a leisurely scroll through social media and you will […]
THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.
RIGHT OF REPLY Approximately 1,030 words Azu Ishiekwene asks the right question, and he is right that the World Cup answered it before any of us did. The hostility Bafana Bafana met in those stadiums was not football. It was a bill arriving. I take his question seriously and respectfully disagree with part of how […]
THE photograph usually comes first. A young Nigerian stands at the airport, passport in hand, luggage beside him, smiling as family members gather for one last embrace.
His name carries an unusual combination of scholarship and electoral politics. But the bigger story is the political road that brought him
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
Sonny Adenuga is dedicated to advancing a new model of leadership that leverages technology, transparency, and institutional reform
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By Prince Osuagwu Battery power is becoming a major consideration for smartphone users, and Xiaomi says this is why it has made battery endurance a priority in its new REDMI Note 17 Series, which arrives in Nigeria on September 30, 2026. The biggest talking point is the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which comes […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Financial technology platform, Dtunes, is rebranding as Swapto, as it moves to expand its services from just a cash-out platform to broader multi-currency management for Nigerians and businesses. The company, which says it has served hundreds of thousands of Nigerian users, explained that the new name reflects its evolving focus […]
…Explains why Edo is rebuilding e-governance platform from scratch …Working to make connectivity cheaper for operators …says 128 MDAs now integrated into Edo’s digital government platform By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The debate over whether technology can make Nigeria’s elections more transparent, credible and efficient took another turn recently when stakeholders in the country’s technology […]
By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, Hon. Romeo Omoike, was among the graduands at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Benson Idahosa University (BIU), held at the university’s permanent site on Sapele Road, Benin City. A total of 1,324 students comprising 1,059 undergraduates and 265 postgraduates, graduated from the institution, the […]
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