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Wildlife Smuggling: Another War Customs Fights Gallantly, by Tahir Ahmad

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mfum/Ekok Joint Border Station in Cross River State intercepted yet another consignment of trafficked animal parts—ghastly proof that the nation remains a soft underbelly for the global black market in endangered species.

Why ICAN Honored Olowo of FRC, By Abubakar Yusuf

Why ICAN Honored Olowo of FRC By Abubakar Yusuf In 2022, Dr. Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo, then Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, received international recognition for his remarkable achievements under the age of 40. His impactful contributions in both the private and public sectors, particularly during his...

Meet Salihu ‘Blootooth’: Empowering Youth and Shaping Nigeria’s GSM Landscape, By Abdullahi S. Maiunguwa

Meet Salihu 'Blootooth': Empowering Youth and Shaping Nigeria's GSM Landscape By Abdullahi S. Maiunguwa It was sometime in 2002, during the early days of Nigeria’s GSM revolution, when mobile phones had just begun trending like the latest fashion accessory. One afternoon, my secretary ushered in a...

CBEX Crash and the Greed Trapping Many Nigerians, by Abubakar Musa Idris

On April 15, CBEX—another in the long, dreadful line of Ponzi schemes—folded, sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s fragile financial landscape.

Governor Zulum Should Not Fan the Flames with Misinformation, By Dahiru M. Lawal

Governor Zulum Should Not Fan the Flames with Misinformation By Dahiru M. Lawal The recent media scuffle between Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, underscores the dangers of sensational headlines and misinformation in shaping public discourse...

PHOTOS: NNPCL, CBN, JAMB, NITDA, Others Shine at 2025 Spokespersons Awards

It was a night of glitz, recognition and celebration as Nigeria’s top communicators across various sectors were yesterday honoured at the 2025 edition of the "National Spokespersons Awards" (NSA).