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CARL UMEGBORO is a legal practitioner (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria) and human rights activist. He is an associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom). He is a prolific writer, social policy and public affairs analyst. Prior to his call to Bar as a lawyer, he had been a veteran journalist and columnist, and has over 250 published articles in various leading national newspapers to his credit. Barrister Umegboro, a litigation counsel is also a regular guest-analyst at many TV and radio programme on crucial national issues. He can be reached through: (+234) 08023184542, (+234) 08173184542 OR Email: umegborocarl@gmail.com

By Adunke Olatunji FOR many women, becoming a widow does not just mean the heartache of losing a husband, but … Continue ReadingFinancial freedom after the loss of a spouse

Teens' Corner

The day my classmate brought me into the spotlight (Part 2)

AdminJune 26, 2020July 8, 2020

DID you read ‘Part one’ of this story?… If you haven’t, you might need to read it because this is … Continue ReadingThe day my classmate brought me into the spotlight (Part 2)

HERMON: Tax practice, compliance during and beyond Covid-19 era

AdminJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: June 30, 2020 01:00 PM West Central Africa Topic: The new face … Continue ReadingHERMON: Tax practice, compliance during and beyond Covid-19 era

Business & Economy Society & People

Advancing CBN/Covid-19 intervention scheme to social trust

AdminJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020

By Carl Umegboro THE 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended in Chapter-Two provides Fundamental Objectives and … Continue ReadingAdvancing CBN/Covid-19 intervention scheme to social trust

Metro News

APC commotion: NEC dissolves NWC, endorses Ize-Iyamu, others

AdminJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari today presided over the Emergency NEC Meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) following numerous crisis rocking the … Continue ReadingAPC commotion: NEC dissolves NWC, endorses Ize-Iyamu, others

Metro News

APC chieftain, Senator Ajimobi finally kicks the bucket, set for burial

AdminJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020

FORMER governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has finally joined his ancestors on Thursday through complications of Coronavirus. The … Continue ReadingAPC chieftain, Senator Ajimobi finally kicks the bucket, set for burial

Society & People

Keep that dream alive: Click to apply for CBN-Intervention loans now!

AdminJune 25, 2020June 20, 2021

APPLICANTS for loans under the CBN Covid-19 Targeted Credit Facility are required to go through the application process. See the … Continue ReadingKeep that dream alive: Click to apply for CBN-Intervention loans now!

Business & Economy

ECOWAS backs Okonjo-Iwealla for WTO job, seeks support from Africa, others

AdminJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020

THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed robust support backing Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala … Continue ReadingECOWAS backs Okonjo-Iwealla for WTO job, seeks support from Africa, others

Metro News

Politicians trying to divide Anambra people will fail – Anambra govt vows

AdminJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020

GOVERNMENT of Anambra State has expressed shock and disappointment over the attitudes of some politicians of the state origin who … Continue ReadingPoliticians trying to divide Anambra people will fail – Anambra govt vows

Motivational

Tame it before it escalates By Adunke Olatunji

AdminJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

I know we have one problem or the other and they differ in weight and we strive to deal with … Continue ReadingTame it before it escalates By Adunke Olatunji