Insight

‘Megachurches’ As Hidden Pillar Of Nigeria’s Economy

By Tim Cocks OTA Nigeria (Reuters) - When a guesthouse belonging to one of Nigeria's leading Christian pastors collapsed last month, killing 115 mostly South African pilgrims, attention focused on the multimillion-dollar "megachurches" that form a huge, untaxed sector of Africa's top economy. Hundreds of millions...

NERC Fights Proposed Rival

Still battling to convince Nigerians that it was not unduly favouring market operators against customers, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is again battling to retain its position as the only regulator in the power industry.  A Bill for the establishment of the Nigeria Electricity Management...

New Aircraft To Fight Oil Thieves Launched

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched a new aircraft to tackle oil thieves high-seas pirates as well as maritime hijackers off the country’s coast. The high-tech plane is one of seven to be operated by the state-run Nigerian Maritime Administration and...

Report Puts Spotlight On Largest Cities In Africa

By 2040, Africa will experience faster economic growth than any other region and is expected to have the biggest labour force in the world CEOs around the world are increasingly recognising the untapped potential of sub-Saharan Africa. This is driven by Africa’s unparalleled demographic edge...

How International Rivalry Fuels Boko Haram Insurgency

How International Rivalry Fuels Boko Haram Insurgency Intelligence reports have continued to indict a neighbouring country and another foreign government of conspiracy in the continued harassment of Nigerian towns and villages in the north eastern parts of the country by Islamists Boko Haram terrorists. Good news...

Garlands For Transcorp Hilton Abuja

At a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja was voted Nigeria's Leading Hotel Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with the prize of 'Nigeria's Leading Hotel 2013' awarded by World Travel Awards. Based on travel experts reviews and guests voting, the hotel was declared...