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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 […]

David Lesperance, an international tax and immigration advisor, provided insights into how individuals, especially Nigerians, are re-evaluating their personal and financial positions in response to global immigration shifts in an interview with Businessday’s Chisom Michael. The global economy continues to evolve, as does the concept of citizenship and mobility, particularly for high-net-worth individuals and professionals […]

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited says it has outperformed expectations by surpassing its oil production target by 40 percent in its first month of operations, signalling strong early momentum in Nigeria’s oil sector. The achievement, announced in a statement on Friday by company spokesperson Michael Adande, highlights Renaissance’s swift entry and immediate contribution to Nigeria’s […]

Lagos, Nigeria – May 16, 2025 – The Nigerian real estate market, a vital sector valued at billions of dollars, is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Long plagued by inefficiencies and a lack of technological integration, this crucial part of the nation’s economy is set for a major upgrade. Shugaland, a pioneering real estate management […]

Nigerians will soon face substantially higher costs for vehicle documentation as the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has announced major price increases for motor vehicle and motorcycle number plates and driver’s licenses nationwide. The steep price hikes, which take effect on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, will impact all vehicle owners across the country. JTB made this […]