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An Open Letter to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo from The Onitsha Community. The Onitsha indigenous community held an open town hall meeting on, Thursday, 27 February 2025, to review the developments regarding the murder of our son, Hon. Justice Azuka, representing Onitsha […]

Eniola Olajuni, the national president of the Afenifere Youth Council, has been released after spending 12 days in captivity. His release was confirmed by Biodun Aderohunmu, the national secretary of the Youth Council, on Saturday. “He has been released,” The Punch quoted Aderohunmu. Olajuni was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja […]

Driven by the mission to foster meaningful industrialisation drive and prevent bureaucratic bottlenecks that hinder socio-economic growth and development, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has engaged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Federal Government in series of discussions and collaboration towards improving the ease of doing business and industrial growth in the Country. Speaking at […]

Cynthia Uduma was scrolling through Instagram one evening when she stumbled upon a live session of the MannyVille Series. That moment became the turning point in her journey into tech. “Joining the MannyVille Series was transformative for my career,” Uduma said. “After the live event, my interest in Artificial Intelligence was piqued, and I began […]

… Wike-backed APC faction hails rulings Cold has fallen over Rivers State like ice rain while silence is the new noise in most quarters in the state following what appears to be harsh rulings on the sitting governor by the Supreme Court Friday, February 28, 2025. The only whimper so far is from the Nyesom […]

Investors across the globe are swooping on Nigerian assets as the impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms in the financial sector spreads to key sectors of the economy. Nigeria is finally getting a favourable nod from investors, pushing stocks higher and bond yields lower as painful reforms restore confidence. “Nigeria’s economy is […]

Women entrepreneurs are driving innovation and economic growth, yet many struggle to secure investment and corporate partnerships due to structural and legal barriers. Research shows that a significant percentage of women-led businesses in Africa remain unregistered, limiting their ability to access funding, scale, and compete at higher levels. The challenge is not always a lack […]

The Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has decried the underperformance of Upstream operators, citing it as a major threat to achieving sustainability in the nation’s oil and gas sector. Lokpobiri who disclosed this in a keynote address at the ongoing 8th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025) held in […]

Uche Uwaleke, Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market, has urged Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take a bold step by listing on the capital market, emphasising that the move would enhance transparency, attract investments, and boost economic growth. Uwaleke made the call at the 50th inaugural lecture of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, […]

Stanbic IBTC Bank said it has partnered with Autochek, an innovative automotive technology firm, to facilitate access to car ownership in Nigeria. This collaboration according to the bank has led to the disbursement of over N4 billion in loans since its inception in August 2024, empowering numerous individuals to purchase their desired vehicles. This vehicle-financing […]