Map of Akwa ibom and Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve Aggrieved leaders, elders, youths, and stakeholders from the oil and gas host communities of Ibeno and Ekid ethnic nationalities in Akwa Ibom State are threatening to reignite longstanding hostilities over the contentious ownership of the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. At the center of the renewed dispute…
Ikechukwu Igbokwe and Chikelue Iloenyosi Ikechukwu Igbokwe, a seasoned football administrator, has petitioned Governor Chukwuma Soludo, urging him to take urgent and decisive action to halt what he described as ongoing illegality within the Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) ,a crisis he says threatens to destroy football in the state. In the petition titled “Criminal…
By Karen James Anambra State has firmly established itself as the undisputed leader in informal sector tax technology and innovation in Nigeria. This accolade was announced at the recently concluded Strategic Retreat of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), held at the Warm Springs Resort in Ikogosi, Ekiti State. The recognition followed a compelling technical paper…
Real Estate Developer Ayobami Folarin Nigerian real estate developer Ayobami Folarin is challenging conventional industry practices with an innovative financing model that could significantly expand access to homeownership across Africa. His company, Real Forte Estate Limited, has unveiled Nova City, a residential development backed by a groundbreaking 10% Homeownership Initiative a scheme designed to eliminate…
Onyeka Ofodile, MD & CEO of Fortis Mobile Money In Nigeria, more than 38 million adults remain financially excluded, a challenge that continues to undermine inclusive growth. Yet, within this gap lies a story of innovation. Fortis Mobile Money Ltd, a Central Bank of Nigeria–licensed Mobile Money Operator, is proving that digital solutions can bridge…
