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When Lagos turned White and FirstBank rewrote the Language of Culture

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The iconic return of the Eyo Festival after eight years was not just a cultural revival; it was a carefully…

Why cultism and cult-related killings persist in spite of public sensitisation

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Naija Confra, a platform that tracks cult-related violence, reported that 581 people were killed in cult wars in 2024 alone.…

NRS: A New Dawn is Here as we draw the curtains on FIRS

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

For Nigerians, this is a time to watch and participate. It is an opportunity to engage with a system that…

Kano Speaker, others pressure Gov. Yusuf, Kwankwaso to join APC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Governor Yusuf and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are said to have held a series of meetings in recent times, weighing…

Ojulari and the continental turn: How NNPC is recasting its role in Africa’s energy future

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

As global energy investment patterns shift and traditional markets tighten, Nigeria’s national oil company is quietly redefining its relevance beyond…

A new generation Of leadership for Ijebuland

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

At moments of transition, societies often pause, not merely to choose successors, but to reflect on the qualities of stewardship…

Risk evaluation and quality control in rough diamond sourcing

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Rakesh Yadav Rough diamond sourcing represents one of the most critical and risk-sensitive stages in the global diamond supply chain.…

2025: A Good Year for FIRS, Zacch Adedeji

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Starting January 1, 2026, the four Executive Tax Reform Bills signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take…

Ìrìnàjòedá: How artists conveyed emotions through art in Ibadan

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“May Ìrìnàjòedá inspire reflection, connection and renewed understanding of our shared humanity. Once again, I welcome everyone and wish you…

Christmas without movement: How fear is redefining travel across Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 months ago

As Nigerians prepare for Christmas, the mood on the highways is no longer festive. Instead, it is marked by caution,…

Ayanda Ngwane strengthens Africa’s global media voice with strategic platforms, international partnerships

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Pan-African media executive and journalist Ayanda Ngwane, widely recognized as Yaya of Africa, is consolidating her position as one of…

The messy war between Dangote and Farouk Ahmed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

What began as sparring over product quality and regulatory oversight has metastasised into a full-blown public confrontation between Aliko Dangote,…

$5m school fees – Dangote blows whistle on NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Dangote threatened to publish what the NMDPRA paid as tuition for his children in the secondary schools and to also…

First Bank powers Mainland Laffs 3.0 to light up Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Beyond the comedy, the event was a celebration of diverse artistic expressions. Gospel rapper Protech opened the show with an…

Travel with clarity: Fly Connect global’s blueprint for success abroad

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Some companies sell tickets, others sell hope. But Fly Connect Global is doing something different, it is building clarity. At…

How Kevin Onochie is making impression in his niche

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 months ago

In a world of global entertainment domination and widespread influence, only a few entertainers with entrepreneurial vision make it to…

Tinubu deserves second term to complete transformative initiatives

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

As Nigeria marked the 26th year of unbroken democratic governance on June 12, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address to…

Nigeria’s booming online betting at crossroads, legal limbo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

Approximately 60 million Nigerians are said to frequently “bet daily” especially on sports betty platforms, while online gambling market is…

How Erioluwa Asiru is shaping fintech innovation in Nigeria

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Erioluwa Asiru’s fascination with technology began long before she became a software engineer and co-founder of CircleFunds.

How Nigeria stepped up security efforts when the world looked away

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

When the controversial “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) tag hit Nigeria like a sudden thunderclap, many feared the label would…

Two years on: If all govt agencies were NIMET

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The standing ovations being given to NiMet at several national and international gatherings as well as awards and accolades are…

GBV: The untold story of male survivors in Lagos

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

Behind Nigeria’s statistics on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) lies an unspoken truth: men, too, are victims—obscured by stigma, silence, and disbelief.

Nigeria fighting for survival and the United States must not stand aside

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern has reignited conversation across diplomatic, security, and human…

Johnnie Walker presents AfroExchange Lagos in creative partnership with Element House

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The world’s premium spirit brand, Johnnie Walker, is set to expand its pan-African cultural movement, AfroExchange, to Nigeria. Launched in…

Carfanzy accessories guides Lagos drivers toward genuine car accessories upgrades

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

For the average Lagos driver, navigating the daily chaos of the Third Mainland Bridge or the pot-holed arterials of the…

From Mohammed to Omotosho: The four Judges who handled Kanu’s case

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho on Thursday, closes a turbulent judicial journey marked by withdrawals, disputes over confidence,…

Inside Nnamdi Kanu’s tumultuous rise and sudden collapse of influence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Kanu first gained attention as a vocal critic of the Nigerian state, leveraging his radio platform, Radio Biafra, broadcast from…

Who is Justice Omotosho? Three high-profile cases you need to know

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has in recent years emerged as one of the most…

Leave Primate Ayodele, hold Igbo leaders accountable

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

I must admit that I haven’t seen my Igbo brothers so united as I have seen them in the last…

Diabetes care in Nigeria: Gaps and way forward

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The experts agreed that combating diabetes required a multifaceted approach, education, local drug production, lifestyle change, and strict regulatory enforcement.

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