From emotional refuge to economic engine, social media carries the weight of modern life. Social media has evolved far beyond entertainment or connection. It is now a living, breathing reflection of our shared human experience. It’s where laughter masks loneliness, joy dances in fleeting reels, and rage over real-world injustice finds a voice. It is […]
Nigerians living abroad have sent home over $200 billion in remittances since 2014. According to recent data, the total remittances received by Nigeria from its diaspora community has been steadily increasing, with some fluctuations, over the past nine years. In 2014, the total remittances received was $21 billion, which set the tone for […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the urgent need to rethink African higher education. He stressed this at the Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET) launch in Bristol. Sanwo-Olu further called for a shift towards making learning more entrepreneurial, practical, and connected to real-world challenges. The Governor’s emphasis was disclosed in a […]
A recent analysis of Nigeria’s port activities from 2018 to 2024 has revealed that the Apapa Port is the country’s leading trade hub, accounting for a staggering 77.04% of all trade conducted during the period. The port’s total trade value stood at ₦303.51 trillion, dwarfing the combined efforts of the other 11 major ports […]
The Federal Government on Thursday evening revealed how Nigeria was saved from an $11 billion investment scam engineered by Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID), describing the landmark victory in a United Kingdom court as a turning point in the fight against corruption and economic sabotage. The National Coordinator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that there was no governance in Rivers State prior to his declaration of State of Emergency there. The President’s submission was made in a joint affidavit filed on May 20 at the Supreme Court by the Senior Special Assistant to the President of the State House, and the Federal […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at his Abuja office on Thursday. The visit, which was also attended by nightlife businessman and celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chiefpriest, has sparked widespread interest online. According to a video shared by Cubana […]
In an industry often challenged by complexity and change, few professionals stand out as beacons of excellence and visionary leadership. Engineer Yusuf Usman’s appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited Board is a moment for Nigeria to celebrate not just an appointment, but the arrival of a true titan […]
In a surgical operation against insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on Damboa town, resulting in the death of 16 terrorists. The attack occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, when ISWAP fighters […]
In a move to bolster in-flight safety, Southwest Airlines has introduced a stringent policy regarding the use of portable power sources on its flights, effective May 28, 2025. This decision follows a spate of alarming incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, which have been known to overheat or combust during air travel. The Federal Aviation […]
