Breaking down barriers and empowering women entrepreneurs
Venture capital is essential for fuelling the next generation of startups and shaping the future of the economy. However, the read more Breaking down barriers and empowering women entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s independence: The pain, progress and pursuit
Indeed, every October 1st is a period of reflection on the journey and state of our nation, and like most read more Nigeria’s independence: The pain, progress and pursuit
State of the economy: Dangote refinery, MPR hike and matters arising
For years, the Dangote Refinery has been hailed as a potential lifeline for Nigeria’s ailing economy. Despite its vast oil read more State of the economy: Dangote refinery, MPR hike…
I stand with Maiduguri
My lips are quivering, and my hands are shaky as I hear about the clouds over Maiduguri. The city stands read more I stand with Maiduguri
Court sentences man to 14 years in jail for sexual assault
A man, Niyi Oyerogbe, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to assault a 12-year-old girl sexually. Oyerogbe was found guilty of the offence by Justice Rahman Oshodi…
Minimum Wage: FG raises retirees’ pension by N32,000
Following the consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up by the government to review the new minimum wage, retirees will now receive an increment of N32,000 in their monthly pensions. This was revealed in a memo by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, sighted on Monday by The PUNCH. According to
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Following the consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up by the government to review the new minimum wage, retirees will now receive an increment of N32,000 in their monthly pensions. This was revealed in a memo by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, sighted on Monday by The PUNCH. According to
IPOB bans Independence Day celebration in South East
The Indigenous People of Biafra has banned the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day in the South-East region. In a statement on Monday, the separatist group declared that anyone found participating in any activity marking this year’s Independence Day would be considered an enemy of the land. It said Igbo should go about their normal
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The Indigenous People of Biafra has banned the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day in the South-East region. In a statement on Monday, the separatist group declared that anyone found participating in any activity marking this year’s Independence Day would be considered an enemy of the land. It said Igbo should go about their normal
Church accuses breakaway group of attempting to seize properties in Taraba
The United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN) has raised concerns over attempts by a breakaway faction, the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN), to take control of its legitimate properties. The…
Doctor sues Army Major for trespass on property
A Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States of America, Dr Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has sued a Nigerian Army Major at the Lagos State High Court for allegedly trespassing on…