Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, a visionary figure in the Nigerian banking sector, was born on August 22, 1966, hailing from Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. A graduate of Accounting from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State...
On the back of Awo-UK, I was today interviewed by a British journalist, and he said something that more than surprised me. He said, “Edgar, let me look for your trouble. People say you are brash and bold and don’t really care about what...
Bombs come with an instantaneous effect, yet mild but mosquitoes sting are gruesome and leaves behind death, pale and a gruesome psychological cicatrix in its wake. While bombs may inflict immediate destruction, the impact of a mosquito’s...
Starting a new relationship is like embarking on an adventure; it’s thrilling, full of surprises, and sometimes a bit nerve-wracking. Fortunately, at the heart of any successful relationship lies love, trust, and understanding. However, in the...
In the urgent pursuit of global climate goals, the spotlight is now on countries to contribute trillions in climate finance before the close of 2024. The Executive Secretary of the UN Framework on Climate Change, Simon Stiell recently underscored...
Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a pervasive issue, impacting the lives of over 200 million girls and women worldwide. As we mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6th, the urgency to eradicate...
The ability to travel freely is a dream for many, and for Nigerian passport holders, this dream is a reality in certain parts of the world. As of February 2024, the Nigerian passport ranks 191st globally, according to the VisaGuide Passport Index...
1. Anti-Apartheid Activist: Hage Geingob, Namibia’s longest-serving prime minister and third president, began his journey as an anti-apartheid activist from his early schooling years. 2. Ethnic Diversity: Born in 1941 in northern Namibia...
I had a long talk with a Bank Chairman on the morning of February 3 and he described his worry about the ongoing rumour that the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN could move against domiciliary accounts and force the content into Naira on the back of...
Colorectal cancer has emerged as the primary cause of death among men under 50, according to a chilling 2024 report from the ACS. Astonishingly, it now ranks as the second leading cause among women of the same age, with breast cancer maintaining its...
