Archives for October, 2025 - Page 7
Prioritising Eye Health in Nigeria on World Sight Day 2025
By Dr Elizabeth Eromosele () "The eyes are the window to the soul," is a popular statement. The truth is that the eyes are also the window to education, productivity,…
139M Poor, Yet Counting “Progress”: Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis Demands More Than Policy
BY BLAISE UDUNZE The latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update delivers a chilling verdict, as 139 million Nigerians, over half of the nation’s population, are said to be living in…
WAEC’s New Subject Combination is Confusion Masquerading as Reform
Elvis Eromosele By Elvis Eromosele The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subject combinations for the 2026 examination.…
N21trn Illusion: How Banks’ Appetite for Government Debt Chokes Growth
BY BLAISE UDUNZE In a healthy economy, banks serve as the arteries through which capital flows to productive enterprises, creating jobs, stimulating innovation, and driving national prosperity. In Nigeria, however,…
NDIC, CIBN Strengthen Collaboration in Emerging Issues in Financial Sector
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, has called for enhanced collaboration between the Corporation and the Chartered Institute…
CBA Foundation Hosts Landmark Conference to Empower Widows in Nigeria
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Chinwe-Bode Akinwande (CBA) Foundation has concluded plans for its upcoming conference themed “Empowering Widows in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Vulnerability,” scheduled to be…
NCDMB Launches Nigerian Content Lecture Series, Lines Up Jonathan, Nwapa, Avuru, Verheijen
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In continuation of its human capacity building initiatives and provision of thought leadership in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Cevelopment and Monitoring Board…
CSCS Celebrates Customer Service Week 2025
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CSCS Celebrates Customer The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, joins the world in celebrating Customer Service Week 2025, themed “Mission: Possible.” The…
SEC Committed to promoting transparency, investor trust, fair value reporting – Agama
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stressed the Commission’s commitment to promoting transparency, investor confidence, and adherence to international…
Union Bank Champions Employee Wellness With Stay Recharged Health Walk
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Union Bank of Nigeria held its first-ever Stay Recharged Health Walk, a dynamic event that affirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development.…
