The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks …

As we navigate through 2025, the media landscape is being reshaped in ways that many of us never imagined. Based on the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report, I’ve come across some truly fascinating insights that will define the next chapter in journalism. The insights are both challenging and inspiring: The battlefield has shifted. News organizations aren’t just competing with each …

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said that there are enough evidence to show that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration will set new records in 2025. In a policy statement, IMPI Chairman, Dr. Niyi Akinsiju explained that it came to that conclusion after a fundamental analysis of the emerging pattern of the economy since …

The fields of communications, advertising, and public relations have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), has revolutionised industries, raising both excitement and concern about its impact on conversations and engagements. As we navigate this evolving landscape, authenticity is emerging as a critical pillar for success in public relations. *The challenge of fake content* In recent …

The removal of fuel subsidy in the 2023 federal budget triggered a series of negative developments in the Nigerian economy, made worse by the floating of the local currency. Though necessary at the time, the measures precipitated unintended but unavoidable scenarios. The value of the naira dipped and inflation surged as commodity prices climbed in the markets. This decline in …

Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024… the odds are not in Arsenal’s favour… My forecast is that despite setting his ducks in a row, (Godwin) Obaseki’s candidate would lose in September. His biggest undoing would be the large army of political enemies he has created in …

Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has revealed that he will be concentrating fully on music and filmmaking this year. He said he became a comedian by “fluke”. He explained that he was initially chasing a carer in music but turned to comedy when he saw that it wasn’t working. Speaking in a recent interview with Pulse, Basketmouth …

Generation Beta, a new generation of kids, is set to make their debut arrival in 2025, as Generation Alpha is being phased out to make room for the new, Daily Mail reports Wednesday. According to a blog post by Mark McCrindle, who was reportedly credited with helping define the past two generational labels, Generation Beta will start arriving in 2025 …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has said his government would do more for the people of the state in 2025. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, the governor said that his administration would embark on decisive actions that would increase the state residents’ spending powers and …

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has urged Nigerians to be hopeful, determined and confident that things will work well in 2025. In his New Year message on Wednesday, the governor encouraged his people to cooperate with one another to achieve an economic revival in the state, as he advised the people to pray for the leaders to enable …