Innovation at Risk: U.S. Startups Fear Brain Drain Under Trump’s New H-1B Policy
Startups across the United States are on edge after President Donald Trump signed an executive order last Friday imposing a staggering $100,000 (£74,000) fee on applications for H-1B visas — the programme that allows skilled foreign workers to contribute…
Why Nigerian Gen Z Must Move Beyond Saving to Secure Their Financial Future
Generation Z in Nigeria is rewriting financial habits, but not always in ways that secure long-term prosperity. Unlike their older counterparts, this cohort shows a strong preference for saving over investing, a choice that reflects not just caution, but…
Air Peace Set to Launch Nigeria–Brazil Direct Flights After Tinubu–Lula Talks
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s flag carriers, is preparing to commence direct flight operations between Lagos and São Paulo, Brazil, following a fresh agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the South American nation. The deal was…
Air Canada Halts All Flights as Flight Attendants’ Strike Grounds Thousands
A press conference earlier was disrupted by angry workers of Air Canada. Whats happening there? Air Canada has suspended all its flights after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job early Saturday in a strike that is set to disrupt the…
2SCALE’s Inclusive Agribusiness Model is Transforming Nigeria’s Food Security Landscape
On July 22, stakeholders in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to celebrate and reflect on over a decade of impact by 2SCALE, a Dutch-supported initiative aimed at incubating and accelerating inclusive…
Tinubunomics and the Hunger Epidemic: Nigerians Now Begging to Eat
At every turn in Nigeria today, bus stops, malls, shops, even places of worship, it’s not uncommon to hear someone beg for money just to eat. What used to be rare and shocking has now become a disturbing norm. Many Nigerians, especially millennials, say…
Distrust Deepens: Nigerians Lose Faith in Government, Judiciary, and Economy – New Survey Reveals
A growing wave of public distrust and civic disillusionment is sweeping across Nigeria, according to the 2025 Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API). The report paints a grim picture of national unity and public…
Neveah Limited Unveils Multi-Billion Naira Recycling Plant to Tackle Unemployment and Boost Exports in Ogun
A top recycling firm in Ogun State, Neveah Limited has launched a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Ogun State, promising to create thousands of jobs and position Nigeria as a key player in the global raw materials supply chain. The company, which…
Gold Fever in the Sahel: Profits, Power, and a Brewing Storm
Gold has always dazzled the world. It will always. From the vaults of central banks to the portfolios of hedge funds and the jewellery boxes of everyday investors, everyone wants a piece of it. But few stop to ask where the gold comes from or what it’s…
Nigeria’s Tax Reform: A New Deal for Citizens, States, and Small Businesses
The Nigerian Government recently rolled out four new tax laws designed to simplify its complex tax system, expand revenue generation, and reduce the financial pressure on ordinary citizens. While the reforms stop short of increasing the Value Added Tax…