By Dakuku Peterside In his famous drama, Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare penned one of the most recognisable descriptions of greatness: “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” George…
In this interview on ‘Business Live with Ian King on Sky News’ in London, on Friday, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu addresses the competitive advantage of Lagos state as a top choice for investors and the rationale behind the…
By Sodiq Adelakun A well-known drug dealer in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Ibrahim Momoh, also known as Ibrahim Bendel, has been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after seven years on the run. Momoh was arrested…
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday evening, narrowly escaped death when suspected Boko Haram fighters ambushed his security convoy, killing one policeman and injuring six others, along the Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team,…
By Sodiq Adelakun In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian naira experienced a substantial appreciation against the US dollar, closing at N791.75 to a dollar on Friday, November 17, 2023. This development has brought a sigh of relief to…
Residents of Lekki-Ajah community of Lagos state woke up yesterday to notice the presence of armed security men in the area. The stern looking security operatives were in the area to arrest a widow, Princess Salami Adeyinka who they accused…
The latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicate that the amount of currency in circulation (CIC) has reached a new peak for the year, hitting N2.99 trillion as of October 31, 2023. This represents a significant increase…
By Sodiq AdelakunIn a recent statement released yesterday, the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Chief Olusegun Runsewe, has called upon Nigerians to actively engage in revitalising the nation’s economy and bolstering the naira by strategically…
In Nigeria, the predicament faced by students in higher institutions has escalated to a critical juncture, characterised by a combination of persistent strikes, crumbling infrastructure, and now, the formidable obstacle of exorbitant tuition fee hikes. Renowned institutions like the Tai…
In a landmark feat, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has unveiled a $500 million platform to boost investments in Renewable Energy. The investment platform named Renewables Investment Platform for Limitless Energy (RIPLE) was launched in partnership with the International…
