POINTBLANK with Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.” — Chinua Achebe There is a familiar rhythm to discussions about Nigeria. In our homes, in our business locations,…

NUJ recognises Sumedha Energy, Ibom Developers for job creation impact

Tony Okoh, Uyo Sumedha Energy Limited, a joint venture with NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), and Ibom Developers FZE have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to job creation and community development in Akwa Ibom…

AWBFA 2026: Lagos gears up to spotlight Africa’s women in banking

Michael Olumide Anticipation is building for the inaugural Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026), billed for May 8 in Lagos, as stakeholders hail it as one of the most ambitious initiatives…

15kg ‘Scottish loud’ hidden in Chisco Transport bus intercepted on Lagos-Ibadan Highway

Stanley Ihedigbo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Chisco Transport luxury bus along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, recovering 15 kilograms of “Scottish Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in a…

Taxpayers get lifeline as LIRS shifts filing deadline to April 21

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced a further extension of the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns, shifting the date from April 14 to April 21, 2026. According to the…

MMELI Arts Foundation, Alliance Française convene women for storytelling intensive to mark IWD 2026

Michael Olumide To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, convened women writers and creatives for a high-impact storytelling workshop aimed at strengthening voice, craft and access to…

US, Israel–Iran war turns economic boom

Camilius Nnaji As tensions begin to ease following a fragile two-week ceasefire in the war involving the United States of America, Israel, and Iran, one area of potential economic boom is Iran’s tax proposal at the…

Adamu’s governorship bid gains momentum as supporters plan Keffi rally

Michael Olumide A major political mobilisation is underway in Nasarawa State as supporters of former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, prepare to stage a large-scale solidarity rally in Keffi in furtherance of his reported…

DevReporting Editor-in-Chief, honoured for development journalism

Chinedum Ukaegbu Team Leader and Editor-in-Chief of DevReporting, Mojeed Alabi, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award for Heroes of Our Time, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to development journalism,…

Pernod Ricard Nigeria reinforces diversity agenda with women empowerment network

Michael Olumide Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to gender equity and inclusion, positioning itself as a driving force for women’s leadership and a catalyst for impactful dialogue at the crossroads of culture and business.…

FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s Ifada joins elite list of Africa’s leading brand strategists

Chinedum Ukaegbu Marketing Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, Maureen Ifada, has been named among Africa’s Top 100 Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) in the inaugural ACMO 100 ranking, a landmark continental recognition celebrating the most influential brand and…