The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Sterling Bank to provide a substantial ₦5 billion in single-digit interest loans to small businesses throughout Nigeria. This initiative aims to bolster the growth of Nigeria’s NSMEs by offering an attractive interest rate of 9%, addressing a critical…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set the music world ablaze with his hit track ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, reaching an astounding 1 billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable milestone has earned Rema a prestigious honor from the streaming giant, placing him in an elite category alongside globally recognized artists…
In separate statements, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, its defeated Presidential candidate, have launched scathing attacks on the judiciary and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The PDP, reeling from recent setbacks at the appeal court, has resorted to desperate measures by blaming President Tinubu for their electoral misfortunes. These accusations…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo‘s recent statement questioning the effectiveness of Western democracy in Africa has sparked widespread debate. In his assertion, he suggests the need for African intellectuals to collaboratively design an ‘African democracy.’ This prompts a critical examination of whether the issues lie within the framework of Western democracy or if the challenges are…
Today marked a significant event at the Lagos House in Ikeja as His Excellency Babajide Sanwo- Olu, the Governor of Lagos State welcomed the management of Daewoo Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited, headed by Group Chairman Mr. Jung Won Ju. The meeting provided a platform to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a positive business environment…
In a press statement released on Monday, the Kano State Police Command has issued a public alert regarding potential plans by certain groups of political party supporters to instigate violence in the state. The alert, delivered by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed that these groups intend to take to the streets…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) stands as a cornerstone in the economic landscape of Nigeria, playing a pivotal role in revenue collection. This encompasses a wide array of financial responsibilities, including import and excise duties, taxes, and levies. The rates for customs duties are determined by the Harmonized Commodity and Coding System (HS code) classifications,…
The serene return journey of Yobe State Governor Alhaji Mai Mala Buni and dignitaries, including Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, from the University of Maiduguri’s 24th Combined Convocation Ceremony, took a perilous turn. An audacious assault by Boko Haram militants targeted the convoy along the Jakana to Mainok expressway. The attack resulted in six security personnel…
Approximately 70 combatants and commanders lost their lives in a fierce clash between the notorious Boko Haram and its rival terrorist group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This deadly confrontation occurred on Saturday at Tumbum Ali Island in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing rivalry…
Liberia witnessed a historic moment as Joseph Boakai, the opposition candidate, emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating incumbent President George Weah. The announcement of Boakai’s unassailable lead by 28,000 votes marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Joseph Boakai, 78, a former vice president who previously faced defeat against Weah in the…
