Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people, reinforcing his global standing as a key driver of industrial growth on the continent. The list, released on April 15 by TIME Magazine, features leading figures across politics, business, technology and culture, including Donald Trump, Xi …
Nigeria’s technology-driven Credit Rating Agency, DataPro, said it will hold its annual virtual training for media practitioners on March 26, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen reporting standards in the financial sector. The agency announced this in a statement signed by its Senior Financial Analyst, Victoria Balogun, on Monday, March 23. The training programme, …
Two academics and a public relations practitioner have called for greater intellectual contribution to Nigeria’s development, as they formally join The Nigerian Economy Newspaper as regular contributors. The new columnists—Dr Felix Ijeh, Ewere Okonta and Blaise Udunze—are expected to strengthen the publication’s coverage of economic and social policy as it expands its digital media footprint. …
Nigeria's history is rich with the contributions of journalists, spanning from the pre-independence era to the present day. It is a tale of bold, influential figures who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to the pursuit of ‘Project Nigeria'. After playing pivotal roles in securing the nation’s independence, these journalists leveraged their platforms and loyal followings to …
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has been honoured with the Exemplary Patriotism and Transformational Leadership Award for his visionary governance and commitment to sustainable development. Governor Namadi was among several eminent Nigerians recognised by the Parliament Diary Newspaper during its first Special Recognition Award ceremony held on Thursday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. …
Award-winning investigative journalist and Editor-in-Chief/COO of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, has said that “great content is the key to survival in the media business.” He stated this during a lively panel session at Pinnacle Daily’s flagship lunch held in Abuja today. The event, themed “The Economics of Media Business: Understanding Revenue Models and Profitability”, explored …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
The Global Information Crisis Poses a Dire Threat to Economic Prosperity and Human Progress, and a Unique Opportunity. Eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to recognize and uphold the economic value of public interest media in the age of AI Governments around the world are chasing the AI dream, …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power supply, the federal government has added 50.4 megawatts (MW) to the national grid with the commissioning of a high-capacity mobile substation in Eleyele, Oyo State. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who led the commissioning on Thursday, said the substation was delivered through a partnership …
By Esther Ososanya Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has delivered a sobering warning to the continent’s leaders: Unless powerful fuel import interests are confronted head-on, no new refinery will ever be built again in sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference in Abuja, the billionaire industrialist declared that entrenched rent-seeking, offshore fuel cartels, …
