Ebonyi Tycoon Slams 43% Fee Surge at Federal Health University
A prominent Ebonyi State indigene, Chief Nelson Akuma has joined parents and guardians whose wards are undergoing various academic programmes at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State to lament what he calls outrageous hike in the institution's tuition fees. Speaking while reacting to the astronomical hike, the business mogul who is the chief executive officer...
Blockfinex Introduces DollarCoin to Empower Emerging Markets with Stable Digital Currency
In a strategic move to combat currency volatility and promote financial inclusion, Blockfinex, an international cryptocurrency exchange founded by Danny Oyekan, has launched DollarCoin (USDR), a U.S.-regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar. With many emerging markets, particularly in Africa, grappling with inflation, devaluation, and limited access to global financial systems, DollarCoin is positioned as a digital solution to...
Ooni, Sultan leadership: a rebirth of civilizationism against psychocultural damage – ASHE
The pan-African sociocultural group, called 'African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment (ASHE) Foundation, has thrown its weight behind the proposed bill granting two revered monarchs, Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as not only the approved captains of the Country's sociocultural and traditional matters but also custodian of people's faith in cultural heritage and related matters. ASHE made this known...
ASHE Foundation Backs Bill Elevating Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as Civilizational Leaders
A prominent pan-African sociocultural group has thrown its full support behind the proposed legislative bill to formally recognize the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the paramount custodians of Nigeria’s cultural and traditional heritage. The African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment (ASHE) Foundation made the endorsement in a strongly worded statement signed by its president, Prince Justice Faloye, urging...
U.S. Alcohol Industry Warns 15% EU Tariff Could Cost $2B in Sales, 25,000 Jobs
The U.S. alcohol industry is sounding the alarm over the potential economic fallout from a new 15 per cent tariff on European Union imports, warning that the measure could slash nearly $2 billion in sales and threaten 25,000 American jobs just ahead of the crucial holiday season. In a joint letter addressed to former President Donald Trump, a coalition of...
U.S.-Regulated DollarCoin (USDR) Launches in Nigeria to Tackle Currency Instability
In a significant development for Africa’s fintech landscape, the U.S.-regulated stablecoin DollarCoin (USDR) has officially entered the Nigerian market, offering a digital solution to rampant currency volatility and financial exclusion. Launched by international crypto exchange Blockfinex, founded by entrepreneur Danny Oyekan, DollarCoin (USDR) is a 1:1 U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin designed to provide Nigerians with a stable, fast, and accessible alternative...
IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 3.4% – Signals Renewed Investor Confidence
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s 2025 GDP growth forecast upward to 3.40%, up from 3.0%, citing improved oil production, a resilient services sector, and progress on macroeconomic reforms. The update, released in the IMF’s July 2025 World Economic Outlook, marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s economic recovery and is fueling renewed optimism among investors and businesses. The...
Nigeria’s Insurance Sector Must Adapt as U.S. Imposes 15% Tariff on Exports – Experts Warn
As the United States enacts a 15% tariff on Nigerian exports effective August 2025, Nigeria’s insurance sector is being urged to strengthen risk management frameworks and innovate its product offerings to support exporters navigating new trade challenges. The tariff, implemented under a July 31 executive order by President Donald Trump, targets countries with which the U.S. maintains a trade...
Silverbird Group Rolls Out the Red Carpet: Joy Raimi, Micheal Mazi, and Paula Ezendu Return as Global Icons
The Silverbird Group, Nigeria’s foremost entertainment and youth empowerment brand, is once again set to host a royal welcome celebration in honour of its internationally recognised titleholders — Joy Raimi, Mazi Michael, and Paula Ezendu. These exceptional ambassadors, who have proudly flown the Nigerian flag on global stages, will be honoured at a grand homecoming event supported by premium partners...
Youth Leadership Workshop Lagos Inspires Next Generation of Nigerian Leaders
To mark its 15th anniversary, UK-based leadership development organisation TEXEM (These Executive Minds) hosted a transformative youth leadership workshop Lagos, at Greensprings School, bringing together over a hundred senior secondary school students for a day of purpose, reflection, and action. Far from a symbolic celebration, the event was a values-driven intervention designed to ignite leadership consciousness in young Nigerians. “It...
