Delta and transparency in governance, by Afam Nweze
At inauguration on May 29, 2023, Delta governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, made a solemn pledge; to use the state’s resources for the advancement of the state. He promised to…
IMPI justifies NBS reports on GDP, unemployment figure
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) a Think Tank, has justified two recently released reports by the National Bureau of Statistics NBS on Nigeria’s latest Gross Domestic Product GDP…
Konga CEO, Prince Ekeh, predicts bright future for e-Commerce in Africa
The CEO of Africa’s foremost online shopping platform, Konga Group, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, has predicted a spur in growth in the E-commerce sector despite the current headwinds. Ekeh, also known…
Understanding Tinubu’s definition of ‘fake life’, by Pius Mordi
He chose an academic gathering to define and redefine the live Nigerians had been living before he became president. “Unfortunately, the good life we thought we were living was a…
Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi acting Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the…
Edo: Okpebholo to spend N162bn on roads, presents N605.7bn budget
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday presented N605. 7 billion budget estimates to Edo House of Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year, representing 25 per cent increase from the…
Gunmen attack Zamfara community, abduct over 50 persons
In yet another brazen affront on Nigeria, a gang of gunmen have reportedly kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid on Kakin Dawa village in Nigeria’s northwest…
Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s bail application, cites premature filing
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Justice…
Peter Obi donates N50 million to Dominican University
At the recently held combined 3rd and 4th convocation ceremony of Dominican University, Ibadan, former Pro-Chancellor and respected statesman, Mr. Peter Obi, once again underscored his unwavering dedication to education…
Africa requires $200bn yearly for energy, climate goals – NLNG
Mr Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., says Africa’s energy sector needs over 200 billion dollars in annual investments to meet its…