Diaspora News, Featured, Society
RosaLyn Dressman is the new Director General of Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency
Yenagoa, Nigeria: In a strategic effort to bolster Bayelsa State’s electricity sector, the Governor of the state, his Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri has appointed Dr RosaLyn A. Dressman as the new Director General of the Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency. With her extensive experience in the energy and diaspora sectors, Dr Dressman is well-positioned to […]
Business, Diaspora News
The Evolution of Nigerian Entrepreneurship in the Diaspora
Nigerians in the diaspora have long been known for their entrepreneurial spirit. From small-scale ventures to globally recognized enterprises, Nigerian entrepreneurs abroad are making significant strides in industries such as technology, finance, and entertainment. Despite facing hurdles like limited access to funding and navigating foreign markets, these trailblazers continue to break new ground. One notable […]
Business, Politics
Who is Really Paying Tax in Nigeria?
Taxation is a critical component of any economy, serving as a primary source of government revenue. In Nigeria, the question of who is really paying taxes has been a subject of intense debate. This analysis explores the intricacies of Nigeria’s tax system, focusing on the impact of former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu’s taxation policies […]
Business, News
The struggle on fuel pump pricing with delayed economic remedy
The fuel pricing dispute in Nigeria from July to September 2024 has been marked by several key issues, with average fuel prices hovering around N900 per litre. Stakeholders such as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a Nigerian NGO founded in 2004, have called for reductions in fuel prices, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and socioeconomic […]
Diaspora News, Society
Themes in Paul Tiyambe Zeleza’s “The Joys of Exile.”
This is not just a collection of short stories. It explores the emotional and psychological journeys in Intra-African migrations.
Health, News, Society
Rivers State and NGOs on Environmental Clean-Up: A Beacon for the Niger Delta.
Rivers State and NGOs on Environmental Clean-Up: A Beacon for the Niger Delta.
Rivers State in Nigeria's Niger Delta faces severe environmental degradation due to extensive oil drilling, refining and illegal activities, impacting both the landscape and residents' health.
News, Society
Lagos State Government Launches New Traffic Management Plan.
Lagos described by Bloomberg as the city with the "…World’s Worst Traffic," is undergoing a major overhaul in its traffic management system
Business, Health
The Healthy Average Nigerian Towards 2030
Nigeria’s tech boom will drive digital healthcare transformation, offering innovative solutions in urban centers like Lagos and Ibadan.
News, Society
Peter Obi Commends Atiku’s Contributions to National Development
Labour Party candidate Peter Obi has taken the opportunity to praise his rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, on the occasion of Atiku's 77th birthday. In a heartfelt message posted on his official social media page, Obi expressed admiration for Atiku's contributions to the growth of the nation and referred to him as a "very dear respected elder brother and leader."
Business, Society
THE MODEL PERSONA – What is a Nigerian?
Nigeria can fill a room of scholars with prospects of what is called, ‘Culture,’ given replicate cultural dialectics across the country.