Day: September 22, 2026

Ohanaeze at 50: Otti, Obi, Achebe, Abaribe, others reflect on Igbo unity, identity, way forward

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Photo: Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, Clad in White, Book Author By Daniel Kanu “Ohanaeze must inspire the next generation” — Gov Otti “This is not a coffee table book, it is for us to read” –Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma (AI-KO) Prominent Igbo leaders, political figures and traditional rulers on Tuesday converged in Lagos for the public presentation of a new book examining the 50-year journey, challenges and future of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The book, Ohanaeze at 50: The Burden of Memory, The Politics of Relevance – A Critical Biographical Reflection of…

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Cross River’s Oil Dream Rekindled as RMAFC Drops Old Report, Reopens Probe

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By Kingsley Agim The recent decision by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to reopen the verification of disputed and newly discovered oil and gas wells has renewed Cross River State’s hope of reclaiming its place among Nigeria’s oil-producing states, with the fresh exercise expected to subject the state’s longstanding claims to another round of technical scrutiny. The development follows the commission’s decision to discard its earlier draft verification report after receiving claims, counterclaims and complaints from affected states, particularly over the coordinates and locations of disputed and…

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Fidelity Bank promotes 433 employees, representing 13% of workforce

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…Reinforces performance-driven culture Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the promotion of 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, representing approximately 13 per cent of the financial institution’s workforce. The latest exercise marks an increase in the proportion of employees promoted compared with previous years. In 2025, 376 employees, representing 12 per cent of the workforce, were promoted, while 337 employees, or 11 per cent, benefited from the 2024 exercise. The bank said the annual initiative underscores its commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding outstanding performance and strengthening a…

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Nigeria-Taiwan: HyCuTIPI Moves To Turn Smart Agriculture, Technology and University Links Into Investment And Development Projects

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By Mandy Park Nigeria Must Move From Technology Consumption to Technology Partnership and Co-Creation – Senayor Ndoma-Egba   The Taiwan Mission Has Opened a New Frontier for Practical Nigeria–Taiwan Economic Cooperation – Ambassador Adejuwon   The Hybrid Culture, Technology and Innovation Promotion Initiative (HyCuTIPI) has described the successful participation of its Nigerian delegation in the 2026 Taiwan Smart Agriweek Exhibition, together with high-level visits to the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Pingtung, and Kun Shan University, Tainan, as a significant step towards building a new generation of…

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