FEATURE: Nigerian Undergraduates Embrace Entrepreneurship as a Survival Strategy in Tough Economic Times

Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to build thriving businesses…

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Warri Refinery’s Maintenance Begins Just 35 Days After Restarting Operations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed routine maintenance at its Warri refinery section in Delta State since January 25, while denying reports of a fire outbreak. This was stated in a release issued by he NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye. Soneye said reports suggesting an explosion occurred at the refinery…

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Greece Joins Countries Condemning Trump’s Sanctions on the ICC

The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, January 16, 2019. [Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters] Greece and Cyprus have joined 77 other countries in condemning the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. “We reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality and…

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CDS Claims Terror Leader Bello Turji is on the Run as Military Intensifies Pressure

Terrorist kingpin Bello Turji is reportedly scrambling for an escape route as Nigerian military forces intensify their crackdown on bandit strongholds in Zamfara State, according to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. According to the Defence chief, the military operation to get Turji has already resulted in the elimination of two of…

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Ex-LP Leader Kenneth Okonkwo Claims Opposition Parties Have Let Nigerians Down

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and one-time presidential campaign spokesperson, has delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s opposition parties, accusing them of failing to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television program, on Friday, Okonkwo responded to recent allegations made by former Vice President…

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