…as Access Bank remains most valuable brand for fourth year running United Bank for Africa (UBA) and First Bank have emerged as the strongest brands in Nigeria, defying volatile economic conditions to deliver value and build customer loyalty, according to a new report. UBA rose from ninth position in 2024 to become the strongest Nigerian […]
Oil jumped on a report from CNN that US intelligence suggests Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.Brent for July settlement closed 0.2% lower to settle at $65.38 a barrel on Tuesday, while West Texas Intermediate futures surged as much as 3.5% to $64.19 a barrel.It isn’t clear that Israeli leaders have made […]
One of the most valuable benefits of life insurance is the peace of mind it brings. Knowing that your loved ones will be protected financially after your demise can offer a sense of security and relief during uncertain times. Here experts at Coronation Insurance offer insights on benefits of life insurance. Modestus Anaesoronye brings the […]
The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: Mid-term elections test the strength of the governing party by subjecting its record to the electorate’s cold appraisal. One of the defining features of American-style liberal democracy is the midterm […]
Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has called for greater investment in research and development, saying its a critical driver of comprehensive reforms in the agricultural sector. He made this call on Monday at the opening of a public hearing on 11 proposed bills, organised by the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges […]
Cascador, the premier accelerator for mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs, has awarded debt funding facilities in excess of $3 million to nine Nigeria startups in a move to boost their operations and scale growth. The recipients of the funding at a keenly contested pitch day event held on May 14, 2025 in Lagos, include Crop2Cash, Oriki, N.E.A.T, […]
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo dedicated his side’s crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday to Taiwo Awoniyi, as the Nigerian striker recovers from a life-threatening abdominal injury. The 27-year-old Nigerian forward underwent emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma after a freak collision with a goalpost during last weekend’s draw […]
Roli O’tsemaye is a dynamic writer, curator, and communications strategist with a keen focus on contemporary art and culture across Africa and its diaspora. Her work bridges the worlds of fiction, non-fiction, and art criticism, offering nuanced perspectives on the evolving creative landscape. Roli’s journey as an art writer began in 2015 with The Sole […]
…Fresh exam for over 300,000 challenging, not cheap The decision by the management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to organise fresh examination for over 300,000 candidates affected by tech glitches during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) did not come easy. The rescheduled examination will definitely cost the board a huge […]
Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former vice president and founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has charged graduates of the University on the need to embrace patience and courage as enduring virtues. This is as the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, reaffirmed his belief that education is the most transformative force […]