Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has announced the launch of the Home and Abroad Housing Scheme. According to her, the initiative is aimed at making property investment in Nigeria safer and more transparent for Nigerians living abroad. She unfolded this during the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the

BVN, NIN Sale: A Threat to National Security By Shuaib S. Agaka Just weeks ago, national alarm bells rang over the dangers of SIM recycling—where inactive mobile numbers are reassigned without proper verification, sometimes leading to unauthorized access to bank accounts and sensitive platforms. Now, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealing that

The BATN Foundation, through its flagship Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), has shown keen interest to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders through addition of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MoUAU) to its growing partners network. At an award and pitch ceremony held in the school’s premises recently, four outstanding graduates: Ibiam Chioma, Ugwu

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, marking the end of an era at Nigeria’s largest cement producer. The company announced the retirement following a board meeting held on July 25, 2025. In a major leadership transition, the board has appointed Emmanuel Ikazoboh as the new Chairman, effective

Developer Urges Government to Cut Land Costs to End Nigeria’s Housing Crisis …Unveils new Casalavoro Residence in Abuja Chief Executive Officer of Casalavoro Residence, Williams Olutunbosun, has called on the Nigerian government to make land more affordable as a crucial step towards ending the country’s soaring housing deficit, which currently runs into millions. Speaking on

For many Nigerians, insurance remains a mystery – something complex, expensive, or simply not for them. But the truth is: insurance is for everyone. Whether you own a car, run a small business, or rent an apartment, insurance can help protect what matters most. To bridge the knowledge gap and clear the misconceptions, Coronation Insurance

Technical assistance programme for women-led startups kicks off with tailored support, mentorship, and community. The Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS), a high-impact technical assistance programme designed to support women-led, growth-stage ventures in Nigeria, has officially launched with an inaugural cohort of 15 dynamic founders. Funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, an initiative of the

Embed Video: Lagos Startup Week 2025 After movie The electrifying energy of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2025, themed “DND – Disrupting the Next Decade,” successfully concluded over the weekend, igniting critical conversations and showcasing the audacious spirit of African innovation. For Prime Startups, the driving force behind LSW, this 10th-anniversary celebration served not as a

The year-to-date (YtD) return of Nigeria’s equities reached new high of +30.63 percent on Friday July 25 as investors booked gain of about N1.814trillion in the review week. This year, consumer goods stocks have rallied most on the Bourse, followed by banking, industrial and insurance stocks while oil & gas stocks have seen major profit

At the Extra-ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Champion Breweries Plc held on Thursday July 24, the shareholders authorised among others for the company to raise additional debt capital of up to N45billion directly and/or indirectly by such means as the Board may deem appropriate. This will be through a special purpose vehicle, issuance of securities

How Safe Is It to Set Up a Will or Trust Online in Nigeria?  Creating a Will or Trust online in Nigeria is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your assets. In recent years, a number of websites now offer online tools to draft these documents quickly

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that no child will enter Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) before turning 12 years old.  Coordinating Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled the policy to ensure students complete a full nine‑year cycle of schooling and arrive in junior secondary ready to learn. Setting a Clear Age for Junior Secondary Under