•Twin professors Stories of identical twins traversing and triumphing in life may be common, but the story of Professors Hassan and Hussain is strikingly different, amazing and unprecedented, to many Nigerians. The identical twins, who were raised in Kaduna State, have always done things together from childhood till now that they are professor...
As the world celebrates women across the globe for their contributions in all spheres of life in March, it is pertinent to recognise some amazing female leaders in Nigeria’s banking sector. In the banking sector, there are 10 female managing directors and chief executive officers calling the shots in the board rooms, reports Vanguard. This [&h...
Globally, cartoons are perceived from the concept of humour, entertainment and comic relief from serious issues of everyday life. But the individual cartoonist’s choice of expression, critical response to extant socio-political and cultural issues, depth of interpretation and cartology betray his training, natural skill and lifestyle. That is ...
•Iyase Mike Nwaukoni There is this pervasive serenity and magnetic peaceful aura around High Chief Mike Nwaukoni, the Executive Chairman of Migfo Group Nigeria Limited, that assures one on a first encounter that you are before a man of peaceful and fatherly disposition, the stuff a benevolent community elder and leader is made of. Onowu [&hell...
•Pedestrian bridge In a nation of pedestrians, where less than 10% of the citizens own cars of their own, it is frightening to note that only about 15% of road users use pedestrian bridges for crossing highways with heavy vehicular movements. The Lagos State government has demonstrated enough capacity and responsibility by taking giant strides...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has instructed all bank customers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to their bank account (s). The apex bank had in a circular on December 1st 2023, directed that banks should place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN, reports Vanguard. Tier [&hell...
•Governor Umo Eno (Author) Book title: Be of Good Cheer Book reviewer: Dr Udeme Nana, Founder, Uyo Book Club TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The author of this book is presented simply as Umo Eno. We all know who he is. He is a pastor, church founder and Governor of Akwa Ibom State. But the way he has […]
Nigerians are grappling with hardship that emerged from economic policies and reforms put in place by President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. On the day of his inauguration, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy which forced high prices and scarcity of premium motor spirit popularly called petrol in the […]
•Army boss and female soldier Godfrey George writes about the allegations of sexual harassment in Nigeria’s military, reports Saturday PUNCH. As a child, Toochi (surname withheld) had a masculine gait that made heads turn whenever she walked. At 14, an aunt who had recently retired from the Nigerian Air Force advised her to join the […]...
•’Japa’ Nigeria’s economic crisis has plunged millions of its citizens into poverty. The situation is dire in the northern region, where insecurity, poor infrastructure and low human capacity development have worsened living conditions. In this report, our correspondent captures a migration trend among northern youths who leave the...