By George Ozalla Transcorp Hilton Abuja has appointed Martin Zarybnicky as its new General Manager, effective August 1st, 2025. With over three decades of global experience in hospitality, Martin brings a wealth of international expertise to the role. He has held leadership positions in renowned hotel brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, […]
Advertising Practitioners’ Association Urges Compliance with Regulations Ahead of Rivers State Elections
By George Ozalla The Advertising Practitioners’ Association Port Harcourt chapter (APAPHC) led by its Chairman, Dr. Dike Bekwele Fnipr, Fnimn, Rpa has called on political parties to comply with advertising regulations and laws during the upcoming August 30th council elections in Rivers State. In an interview with journalists in Port Harcourt, Chairman Dr. Dike Bekwele […]
CEO Smart Eagle Security Service Reaffirms Commitment to a Safer Southeast
By George Ozalla Arising from a will power concept to strengthen security across Anambra and the entire Southeast, Smart Eagle Security Service has reiterated its readiness to deliver top-notch, professional security services aimed at protecting lives, property, and businesses. Speaking at a press briefing held today in Onitsha, the Chief Executive Officer of the outfit, […]
Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree on Trade Framework to Deepen Regional Integration
By George Ozalla The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework aimed at eliminating trade bottlenecks, facilitating economic development, and creating new opportunities across both countries. The agreement was reached at a high-level meeting held at the Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances in Cotonou, Benin […]
Transcorp Hilton Abuja Wins Big at World Travel Awards
By George Ozalla Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja has made a clean sweep at the 2025 World Travel Awards, bagging five top honors, including Nigeria’s Leading Business Hotel and Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the eleventh consecutive year. The awards ceremony, held at the Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, saw Transcorp Hilton Abuja dominate […]
“Nigeria’s $18 Billion Annual Loss to IFFs: A Threat to Economic Development”
By George Ozalla At the just concluded 2025 Conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), it is revealed that Nigeria loses a staggering $18 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), an ugly trend that has severe consequences for the country’s economic development, worsening poverty and undermining governance. Experts have raised concerns about the significant revenue […]
”We’ve Lost Billions to Illicit Financial Flows”. -Brig Gen Faransa Rtd.
By George Ozalla The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has successfully organized a two-day 2025 conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The conference which ended Wednesday, brought together experts, various stakeholders, heads of other government agencies, and state chairmen of boards of internal revenues to discuss the […]
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria: Key Stakeholders Unite
By George Ozalla In a bid to tackle ever increasing spate of illicit financial flows, various key stakeholders have gathered at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja to brainstorm on workable action plans. Holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the two-day high-level conference kicked off tuesday with the Executive Chairman of […]
The IMF’s Lens on Nigeria’s Economy: Growth vs. Development and the Path Forward
By Michael Adedotun Oke The International Monetary Fund (IMF) regularly evaluates the economic health of its member countries, including Nigeria. While their reports often highlight “growth” figures, it’s essential to understand the distinction between economic growth and economic development and what the IMF’s pronouncements imply for the average Nigerian’s daily life. The IMF projects Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria’s Oil Sector Teeters on Brink of Collapse as Regulatory Hurdles Mount- Engr. Emenike
By George Ozalla The Nigerian oil and gas industry is on the precipice of imminent collapse due to numerous cumbersome and unfriendly regulatory environment, according to Engr. Chichi Emenike, Acting Managing Director and Gas Asset Manager of Neconde Energy Limited. Speaking to journalists in Abuja during the just concluded NOG week, Emenike spotlighted the urgent […]
