In August 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida shocked Nigerians when he announced that he was stepping down as Head of State. Unlike many military leaders before him, Babangida did not lose power through a coup.  Instead, he chose to hand over to a civilian-led Interim National Government headed by Chief Ernest Shonekan. His decision came after

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first African to achieve a net worth of $30 billion.  According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Dangote’s fortune jumped by $2.16 billion this year, including a fresh $430 million rise in recent weeks. The 68-year-old businessman’s growing wealth is powered by the expansion

Europe is taking a bold step to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink network by building its own powerful satellite system aimed at strengthening the continent’s independence in space technology. Three of Europe’s biggest aerospace giants, Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo, have announced plans to merge their satellite divisions to create a new group that will stand as

Victor Osimhen once again showed why he is one of the most talked-about strikers in Europe. The Nigerian forward delivered a brilliant performance as Galatasaray defeated Bodo/Glimt 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League, scoring twice and setting a new record that caught the attention of fans and media outlets around the world. Osimhen wasted no

The Renewed Hope Housing Programme is part of the Federal Government’s plan to make homeownership easier and more affordable for Nigerians. Managed by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the programme provides one-, two-, and three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows at uniform prices nationwide. If you are a civil servant, a low- or middle-income earner

Activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was arrested on Thursday inside the Federal High Court, Abuja, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Armed police officers picked him up on the court premises and insisted he must follow them to the FCT Police Command. When Sowore asked why he was being

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that a Computer-Based Test (CBT) will soon be conducted for applicants shortlisted in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise. In a public notice signed by AM Jibril, its secretary, on Tuesday, the Board expressed appreciation to members of the public for their patience throughout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) and Israel’s outgoing national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi (left) [File: Abir Sultan/AFP] Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has dismissed his national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, ending months of speculation over growing tensions at the top of Israel’s wartime leadership. Hanegbi announced his removal in a statement on Tuesday evening

In a world where nations rise or fall on the back of smart policies, leadership vision, and effective market systems, Nigeria continues to lag behind despite its potential. While nations like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Brazil are making bold strides through innovation, local content development, and private-sector partnerships, Nigeria remains trapped in sluggish GDP growth, high

Jars of organic honey stacked for shipment to Gabon tell the story of 28-year-old Tomiwa Adebayo from Oyo State. Not long ago, his parents sold raw honey in local markets, but today his brand, Ona Foods, carries a modern polish, complete with barcodes, QR codes, and a brand story that travels as far as its

Business Day, established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. It has both daily and Sunday titles. It circulates in Nigeria and Ghana... Read More...

Crafting a CV for a government position is not the same as applying for a private company job. Public sector recruitment is often strict, detail-oriented, and guided by specific criteria.  This means your CV must go beyond listing qualifications, it must demonstrate credibility, structure, and relevance.  Whether you are targeting a federal agency in Nigeria