Category: National/Politics

The Future Of Kogi East And Victor Adoji’s Aspiration, By Omachi Achor

Ever since Kogi State was created, our pending problems have always been our inability to provide or elect for ourselves a good and responsible government that will always react adequately to the problems of the state and also proffer lasting solutions to these problems as they develop. This political lack, failure and inability have not…

Dangote Emerges Winner At 2018 Nigerian Risk Awards

Another feather has been added to the cap of Dangote Group as the company emerged winner of the 2018 prestigious Nigerian Risk Award (NRA) which recognizes organizations who have made measurable impact within their sector through the effective application of good governance, risk management and internal control systems and strategies. The award was on Thursday,…

Coronation Securities Expands US Capabilities Via Marco Polo Regulatory Platform

New York-based broker-dealer, Marco Polo Securities, has announced that Coronation Securities Limited (COSEC), a major Nigerian financial institution is expanding its access to US investors via the Marco Polo regulatory platform. Marco Polo has relationships with dozens of securities firms throughout Europe, APAC, Africa and the Americas, and enables clients to market their local capabilities…

2015 Cowbellpedia Junior Champion Lands In 2018 Semi-Finals

The 2015 Champion, Juliet Ekoko, penultimate weekend, fired from all cylinders to land herself in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2018 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz Show, sponsor by Cowbell Milk the leading brand fromPromasidor Nigeria Limited. In an exciting preliminary senior category group E, Ekokoof the Ambassdors College, Ota, Ogun State and Luke Nyamalifrom Federal…

Five Food Combinations That May Affect Your Health

Do you often have problems in digesting a meal? If you have ever wondered about the reason, it is probably because you eat foods that should never be combined. This causes problems in digestion. You probably have painful gas, heartburn, and an upset stomach. Jumia, Nigeria’s leading online food ordering platform, shares food combinations to avoid…

Delta 2019: Okpe Leaders Reject Aspirants From Elume, Ugborhen, Others

Okpe leaders last Tuesday drew battle-line with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Sapele State constituency seat. “We are prepared to stake everything in this political war in order to vindicate our cause,” the leaders said. There were speculations that APC and PDP might present candidates from Sapele…

Applications Open For 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum Travel Fellowship For African Journalists

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Africa’s leading entrepreneurship-focused philanthropy, has announced a call for entries for the 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum Travel Fellowship for African journalists. The Travel Fellowship will provide financial aid to journalists and photojournalists affiliated with African national or global media houses to attend the 2018 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum happening on…