As the Naira, Nigeria’s legal tender and the national currency continues its relentless decline against the US Dollar, the impact on the Nigerian economy is becoming increasingly severe. The recent surge in the exchange rate has sent shockwaves through the country, with devastating consequences for the average Nigerian citizen. With the exchange rate hitting unprecedented…
The Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the mobile police attached to them were on Monday attacked by angry drug hawkers and touts at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The enforcement team of the agency was on a raid of fake, unregistered, and counterfeit drugs…
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to convey the message of the teeming populace about the hunger and starvation in the country to the President, saying the hardship is more alarming. The Emir made the call when the first lady paid him a courtesy visit at…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives on Monday, held a demonstration in Abuja to express their opposition to the strict certification guidelines recently issued by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. The nurses argued that these new regulations were designed to impede their ability to explore professional prospects, and they called on…
I was devastated to learn early on Saturday, February 10th of the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe along with his wife, son and friends in a helicopter crash in the USA. I was sad, very sad and had to be sedated to sleep yesterday night. Herbert’s untimely death is a loss not only to his…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The African Development Bank’s Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, after a recently concluded three-day visit to South Sudan, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s development agenda. During her visit, Akin-Olugbade held meetings with high-level government officials, including First Vice President Riek Machar and key…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the unfortunate passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the esteemed founding Group CEO of the company and former Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc. Tragically, Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife and son, lost their lives in a helicopter accident on February 9, 2024, in the…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje One of America’s leading news platforms wrote: “The Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed Friday night near Halloran Springs, California, about 80 miles south of Las Vegas. By Dennis Romero and Minyvonne Burke The CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks was among the six people killed when the helicopter they were on crashed…
Jumoke Olasukanmi Embrace the lessons in failure; they sculpt the path to success. Success is a meaningless word without failure. I have failed many times but in every wrong turn, every every misstep, there are important lessons. Embrace them. Dreaming of an Africa thriving with dreams and entrepreneurship. As the business landscape gets tougher, let’s…
Fufu, a cassava meal served with soup is native to Nigerians, particularly, the Igbo-speaking people of the Southeast. In many homes, families enjoy the meal. It contains starch content that helps the body to build energy. But the food is currently endangered by sharp practices of some unscrupulous Nigerians who, apply harmful chemicals to preserve…
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