By EHIGIMETOR IGBAUGBA TINAPA Business Leisure Resort, situated in Adiabo on the outskirts of Calabar, Cross River, was established to be a world class tourism, investment and leisure hub. The ground-breaking ceremony of the 265 hectares resort was performed in 2005. On 15 August 2006, the Federal Government declared the resort a Free Trade Zone […]
EUROPE continues to offer Ukraine a high level of support, while recent data showed that assistance from the United States vanished in May and June. A German economic institute reported on Tuesday. The report said the Ukraine Support Tracker from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) showed that European aid amounted to 12.6 […]
ON 11 August 2025, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge on a guided tour of various Tourist centers in Asaba, Delta State. HRM Asagba Azinge commended the Delta State Government for establishing these facilities, which can serve as a catalyst for tourism development in Asaba. He emphasized the importance of community support and participation […]
NIGERIA’S pension industry maintained its steady performance in July 2025, delivering positive returns across all Retirement Savings Account (RSA) fund categories, despite macroeconomic headwinds and tighter financial conditions. According to data compiled by Nairametrics Research, all 18 Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) recorded gains, with FCMB Pensions Limited emerging as the top performer, posting a monthly […]
NIGERIANS have weighed in following the reaction of the Presidency to an editorial published last week by Daily Trust on the stat’ of hunger in the country. Last Thursday, the presidency rebutted the editorial published by Daily Trust, accusing the newspaper of distorting facts and painting an exaggerated picture of hardship and hunger in Nigeria. […]
By EMMA AGU AS Nigeria begins its long march toward the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is already showing signs of ideological fragmentation, strategic realignment, and renewed public scrutiny. In a country where politics often feels like a zero-sum game, the recent meeting between Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Bala Mohammed offers a refreshing […]
By BABATUNDE OGUNRINDE NIGERIA’S recent successes on the global sporting stage have reignited conversations about the nation’s potential to use sports as a unifying and developmental tool. From the football pitch to the basketball court, the country has delivered performances that have not only earned trophies but also strengthened national pride. July this year, Nigeria […]
THREE South-South states — Edo, Bayelsa, and Delta — say they are taking bold steps to implement Nigeria’s decentralized electricity policy and entrench local government autonomy, signalling a shift in how subnational governments manage critical infrastructure and grassroots governance. Survey shows that the three states have domesticated key provisions of the Federal Government’s unbundling of […]
VISA applications can be complex and highly scrutinized, with even minor oversights leading to rejection. Whether you’re applying for a tourist, student, work, or immigration visa, embassies and consulates assess a wide range of factors, from your documentation and financial standing to your travel intentions and ties to your home country. Understanding the common pitfalls […]
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have advised state governors to be decisive in the execution of condemned prisoners rather than continue to torture them in prison. In a conducted survey on the failure to sign death warrants of condemned prisoners since the advent of civilian government in 1999, the stakeholders attributed the governors’ apathy […]