By Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) As Anambra marks its 35th anniversary, the theme, “Our Environment, Our Future”, speaks directly to one of the defining challenges of our dear state. For Anambra, the environment is not an abstract conversation. We live with erosion, flooding, blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal and increasing pressure on our land and communities. The emphasis by *Mr Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on the environment therefore invites us to think not only about today, but about the Anambra we want to build over the next 35 years. Certainly, it must be greener. But I believe…
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By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction – calm, principled, and deeply committed to the ideals of responsible journalism. We shared similar beliefs about the role of…
Fidelity Bank Plc is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region.…
Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, a purpose-built agentic AI solution engineered for financial professionals. This solution includes a Google-managed Financial Research agent, more than 50 new skills with specialized agentic instructions for financial roles and workflows, enterprise data connectors, an expanding third-party agent ecosystem, and the foundational Gemini Enterprise platform. Initially available in preview for the capital markets and corporate banking industries, Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services is already being used by global financial institutions like CME Group and Deutsche Bank, a key design partner for the Financial Research agent. This launch builds on the rapidly…
Zoho, a global technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to improve access to affordable cloud technology for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. The strategic partnership combines SMEDAN’s reach and mandate to promote and facilitate the development of Nigeria’s MSME sector with Zoho’s portfolio of affordable and scalable cloud-based business applications. Through the partnership, Zoho will make available wallet credits with an aggregate value of up to ₦20 billion to a maximum of 25,000 eligible MSMEs associated with SMEDAN. The initiative aligns with the Agency’s GROW…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has endorsed the eWorld Forum’s celebration of more than two decades of Nigeria’s GSM revolution, underscoring the regulator’s pivotal role in the transformation of the country’s telecommunications industry. The Commission is expected to deliver the keynote address at the event, scheduled for September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, where industry stakeholders will gather to reflect on the remarkable journey of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector since the introduction of GSM services in 2001. The celebration will also feature the launch of new books by veteran technology journalist and writer, Aaron Ukodie, whose decades of reporting…
By Rommy Imah When Engr. Ochiabuto Orji assumed the leadership of the Isuochi Community Development Association (ICDA) in January 2024, he inherited a community confronted by daunting challenges, including insecurity, disunity, youth unemployment and idleness, infrastructural decay, weak institutional structures and the growing concern over Isuochi’s relevance in the affairs of Abia State and Nigeria. Two years and eight months later, as his administration prepares to hand over the leadership baton, the record before the people of Isuochi is one of an administration that has not merely occupied office, but has attempted to redefine what community leadership should represent. Indeed,…
By Steve Opeyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has in recent past sent Directors that have spent 8 years in service packing because a government circular had made it a requirement since Yar’adua came to power. Many organisations have implemented the circular and some have navigated to find a way out by using different nomenclature such as General Managers or even Coordinating Director titles to escape the implementation. The NCC was on the other hand quick to implement the directive sending young and able directors into early retirement. However, last week there was a video clip going round on a…
The Federal Government has urged increased investment in innovation hubs, technology centres and ecosystem builders across the country, describing them as critical foundations for unlocking Nigeria’s digital economy and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made the call in Abuja at the National Innovation Hub Standards Framework Validation Workshop, where he stressed that Nigeria’s ambition to build a diversified and prosperous economy would remain incomplete without strengthening the institutions and communities that nurture innovation. Tijani said attention often focused on successful technology startups while overlooking the hubs, co-working spaces and…
Fidelity Bank Plc has continued its efforts to address food insecurity and support vulnerable households with the distribution of essential food items to more than 1,000 families in Kogi State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The outreach programme, held at the Youth Centre in Lokoja, reflects the bank’s commitment to fostering positive social impact in communities across Nigeria. Since its launch in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank has reached hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide, providing critical support to families facing economic hardship while contributing to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 –…