ASUU Nsukka warns FG against further delay in implementing 2025 deal

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka Zone, has accused the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 ASUU/Federal Government Agreement, warning that the continued... Read more »

NDPHC Restores Alaoji Plant After 3-year Shutdown, Eyes 800MW Expansion

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored the Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State after a three-year shutdown and is exploring expansion of the facility to about 800... Read more »

Grassroots Banking Gains Momentum As Fintechs Target Women Entrepreneurs

Nigeria’s drive for financial inclusion is gathering momentum at the grassroots level as fintech companies intensify efforts to bring women entrepreneurs in informal markets into the formal banking system.Despite the rapid growth... Read more »

Sycamore wants $29 million in deposits after MFB acquisition

Sycamore, a Nigerian fintech, wants to build a deposit base that could exceed ₦40 billion ($29.13 million) as it expands from digital lending into banking and payments following its acquisition of a... Read more »

Nigeria targets fibre cuts and tariffs in telecom policy overhaul

Nigeria has begun reviewing its 26-year-old telecommunications policy, proposing 15 major changes that could affect everything from mobile tariffs and internet competition to network quality and online safety for millions of subscribers.... Read more »

“We have every right to keep him here” — AIK responds to Super Eagles’ call-up for Zadok Yohanna

Zadok Yohanna could face an anxious wait over his participation in Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup campaign after Allmänna Idrottsklubben (AIK) confirmed they have yet to decide if they will release the winger... Read more »

Extra judicial killings spark fresh alarm as rights group demands prosecution of officers

The Human Rights Association (HRA) has accused Nigerian security forces of operating within a growing culture of impunity following a string of alleged extrajudicial killings across the country, warning that the Federal... Read more »

Nsukka Igbo-Eze South: Constituent petitions NDC, demands Tony Ugwu’s disqualification

A concerned constituent from Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Mr Idoko Chidozie has threatened court action if Hon Tony Ugwu is not disqualified from the race to represent the constituency. Idoko’s threat was... Read more »

Inside the informant networks undermining Nigeria’s anti-banditry campaign, By Samuel Aruwan 

In Nigeria’s war against banditry, the most dangerous weapon is not always in the hands of those pulling the trigger. It is in the hands of those who pass the information. These... Read more »

Designing Wealth: Part 4 – Businessday NG

DEAR ASPIRING DIRECTOR A board seat is not a trophy. It is an exchange. There is a particular conversation I have been having with increasing frequency. A woman arrives accomplished, credentialed, ready... Read more »