On June 20, Nigerian media sweetheart Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, marked her birthday with style, glamour, and intention.  Dressed in a stunning pearl-embellished gown that effortlessly blended elegance and drama, KieKie is celebrating her birthday as well as a new season of her life: one defined by wealth, legacy, and purpose. From the

The UK branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, highlighting his government’s achievements in several key areas. Dated May 19, 2025, the endorsement letter was handed over in London to Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the APC National Secretary, and Muhammed Garba, Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.

Green energy investments in Africa have accelerated dramatically as governments, private investors, and multilateral banks pursue renewable solutions to tackle power shortages, climate change, and economic volatility. With abundant solar, wind, hydro, and emerging technologies, these investments are unlocking enormous potential for sustainable development across the continent. Why Green Energy Investments in Africa Are Critical

In August 2025, Aliko Dangote’s refinery is expected to begin nationwide distribution of refined petrol and diesel products from his $20 billion refinery located in Lagos, directly to fuel stations, manufacturers, telecoms firms, and other large users, which will partially eliminate the middlemen (oil marketers) who have been accused of unjustly inflating fuel price for

On April 17, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through a letter referenced CMD/DIR/PUB/LTI/001/001, reminded all banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria (“financial institutions”) of their ongoing obligations to comply with applicable local, regional and international sanctions regimes, or face regulatory sanctions and enforcement action. Sanctions regimes refer to the

Corporate governance in Nigeria is changing fast. New laws like the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 and updated rules from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are pushing company boards to be more open and responsible. At the same time, investors and the public want leaders who are honest and who care about long-term

The Federal Government has launched a coordinated effort with state governors to dismantle barriers in the food supply chain and strengthen local security systems, amid growing public concern over soaring food prices and worsening insecurity. The move follows a meeting between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), and key federal officials

4th and 5th from left: Kalada Apiafi (chairman of Wider Perspectives) and Edughom Hanson (CEO of Wider Perspectives) with other directors and special guests …Stakeholders in PH urge government to use SMEs as vehicles of economic diversification The federal government has been urged to encourage regional economic integration and convergence as a new way of

The list of N1 trillion and over stocks in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continues to grow, with the latest entrant being Nigeria’s biggest palm oil maker Presco Plc. On June 17, Presco’s stock climbed by 1.52 percent to close at N1,000, pushing its market capitalization just over the N1 trillion mark. Meristem Research maintains a

BUA Foods Plc is poised for a sharp earnings expansion in 2025, as strategic price cuts and expanded capacity across product segments spark higher volumes and margin gains, according to analysts at CardinalStone. Earnings per share are projected to rise 1.8 times in full-year 2025, with revenue climbing to N1.77 trillion ($1.2 billion), up 15.9

For years, hunger has been a painful reality in many parts of Africa. But the latest UN Hunger Hotspots Report (June to October 2025) offers a bit of good news: some African countries are no longer considered hunger “hotspots.”  While this doesn’t mean the problem is completely gone, it shows progress especially in places where

For many Nigerians dreaming of Japa, that is, a fresh start abroad, one of the most critical questions is: How long will it take to become a citizen? The answer can make all the difference, especially for those escaping economic hardship, insecurity, or seeking a more stable future for themselves and their families. While some