Business Report

Tobiloba Akanni SoniBaze Digital, a full-service digital marketing and media agency based in Abuja, has issued a direct warning to Nigerian businesses that continue to operate without a professional online presence, arguing that in today's search-driven economy, a poor or absent website is not a minor inconvenience it is a daily revenue loss. The agency, which holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Sortlist and is listed among Nigeria's leading digital agencies on TechBehemoths, has observed that a significant proportion of businesses across Abuja and the wider FCT still rely primarily on social media or word of mouth as their main customer acquisition channels, with no website, an outdated one, or one that fails to function properly on mobile devices. Nwafor Chinecherem, founder of SoniBaze Digital, said the consequences of this gap are more serious than most business owners realize. "Every day that a business does not appear on the first page of Google for what it sells, it is l...

  How Celevend Is Solving Nigeria's Event Vendor Problem: A Platform Built for Trust and Transparency By Ayodele Oyeniyi  From wedding photography to catering to venue booking one app simplifies event planning across 24 service categories with verified vendors, real portfolios, and secure payments. Planning an event in Nigeria still means navigating fragmented vendor networks, uncertain pricing, and the risk that your hired photographer won't show up or your caterer will deliver subpar work. The friction is real. Without a centralized platform, event planners whether couples planning weddings, families organizing naming ceremonies, or diaspora Nigerians coordinating from abroad rely on referrals, social media profiles, and hope. Vendors operating independently on Instagram and WhatsApp have no way to systematically reach customers or maintain booking accountability. The Celevend Solution Celevend addresses this directly. The mobile marketplace connects customers actively plann...

    Five-time GRAMMY-winning global music icon Angélique Kidjo has returned with a brand new single titled “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)”, featuring Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr, in what is being described as a powerful cross-generational collaboration. The single, released on March 27, 2026, serves as a precursor to Kidjo’s highly anticipated album HOPE!!, scheduled for release on April 24 under Warner Music Group. The song blends rich African musical heritage with contemporary pop influences, delivering a message that redefines love as true wealth in a world often driven by materialism. Accompanied by a cinematic music video shot at the iconic Power Station Studio in New York, the visuals capture both artistes in an intimate performance setting, illuminated by candlelight and framed by a grand piano, reflecting the song’s central theme of love, connection, and emotional richness. The collaboration also tells a deeper story of inspiration and legacy. Ayra Starr, who has ...

 By Ayodele Oyeniyi As streaming demand shifts toward authenticity, Fayne Thri’s “Gone Dead” highlights how artists from Eastern Nigeria are using personal transformation and regional identity to stand out in a saturated Afrobeats market.Artists from Nigeria’s eastern corridor are increasingly redefining their creative direction by merging regional identity with personal evolution, contributing to a broader diversification of the country’s music landscape. Traditionally dominated by Lagos and Abuja-based acts, the Nigerian music industry is witnessing a gradual redistribution of influence as artists from non-coastal regions introduce sounds shaped by local culture, language, and individual life experiences.One of such artists is , an Enugu State-based rapper, singer, and songwriter whose recent release, reflects both artistic growth and regional grounding.  Hailing from Aninri Local Government Area, Thri’s music blends hip-hop, Afrobeats, and soul while incorporating Eastern N...

Firm combines real estate, tech, and emerging markets to help clients navigate uncertain economyTraditional investment playbooks are failing. Markets shift faster than portfolios can adapt, and investors increasingly realize that betting everything on one sector or one strategy is a losing game. Damian Capital Group is solving this problem head-on. The firm operates across four distinct investment lanes: real estate and infrastructure, technology and digital innovation, emerging market ventures, and traditional financial assets. This approach directly addresses what institutional investors have learned the hard way: concentration kills returns. Data from major asset managers confirms it portfolios built on diversification outperform single-sector bets by significant margins, especially during downturns.What makes Damian Capital Group stand apart is its execution.  Rather than chasing trends, the company uses research-backed analysis to identify where real opportunity lives. Real es...

Canadian-based gospel artist Tina Njoku turns her personal journey into music and impact through the Tina Njoku Support Community Gospel artist and songwriter Tina Njoku is set to release her deeply personal EP titled “STORY,” a six-track project that reflects her journey from pain to purpose while introducing a growing mission focused on faith, compassion, and community impact. The EP features six songs — David Dance, Story, Paid in Full, Holy Spirit, and Beautiful each capturing a different phase of Tina’s life and spiritual journey. Together, the tracks form a narrative of transformation, tracing her path from a girl with no clear direction to the woman she is becoming today. More than just a musical release, “STORY” represents Tina Njoku’s testimony. The project speaks about her experiences with hardship, uncertainty, and moments when her relationship with God was questioned. She openly acknowledges that she is not perfect, yet believes she was called despite her imperfections. Thi...

  The Voice of the Citizens has criticized the Federal Government over the persistent insecurity in Kogi State and various parts of the country. President of the group, Dr. Ahmed Ubianya on Saturday in Lokoja expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to stem the tide of violence and killings in the state and some parts of the country. Boko Haram was founded as an Islamic sectorial movement in 2002 by Muhammad Yusuf, ever since the emergence of boko harem in 2009 as terrorist group alleged to have been formed by a state government to be used as an instrument of electoral malpractice, which eventually escalated into a full blown terror group today in the country.  "First, it underscores long-standing weaknesses in our security architecture – inadequate intelligence gathering, slow operational response, insufficient inter-agency coordination, and in some cases, the infiltration of criminal elements into local communities and the military without effective tracking....