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Mountain Top University recently came alive with joy and grandeur as it hosted the special commissioning ceremony of the Elizabeth Olukoya Center for Fine and Applied Arts. The event drew dignitaries, academics, students, and well-wishers who gathered to witness a milestone in the university’s commitment to arts and creativity. The new center, named after Elizabeth Olukoya, is envisioned as a hub for nurturing talent in painting, sculpture, design, and other applied arts. University officials described it as a bold step toward positioning Mountain Top University as a leader in arts education in Nigeria. In his address, the Vice Chancellor praised the vision behind the center, noting that it will provide students with world-class facilities to develop their God-given talents. He emphasized that the arts are not just about aesthetics, but also about innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation building. Dignitaries at the ceremony commended the Olukoya family for their generosity and dedica...

In a bid to tighten oversight and improve how aviation works for Nigerians, members of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation paid a working visit to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday.   The engagement held at the NCAA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on 19th August 2026 brought lawmakers and regulators together to review policies, compliance, and how laws translate into safer skies and better service. Welcoming the delegation, the Director General Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, said regular dialogue with the National Assembly is critical.   He noted that keeping Nigeria’s regulations aligned with International Civil Aviation Organization standards depends on constant updates, feedback, and joint commitment from both arms of government. Capt. Najomo explained the legal backbone guiding the Authority’s work.   He cited the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, and other instruments as the framework tha...

                      By Mike Cerutti O “ A visionary leader does not just manage today’s problems. He plants seeds that will become forests for generations yet unborn.”   On his 51st birthday, those words mirror the life and leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Beyond his seat as the MD/CEO of NDDC, Dr. Ogbuku is also a serial philanthropist with a heart for the masses. From his early days in youth advocacy to community outreaches across Bayelsa and the wider Niger Delta, he has remained the kind of leader who listens first, and serves second. Since taking the helm at NDDC, he has driven what stakeholders now call the “Renewed Hope” approach. It is built on three pillars: transparency, continuity of projects, and direct engagement with the people who own the Niger Delta story. One clear example of his reform is the Project HOPE initiative. For the first time, NDDC crea...

" It is luxury that differentiates ordinary from extraordinary"- Donald Trump, USA President   A luxury brand hotel is not just about hotel business. Step into any Presken Hotel branch and you’ll immediately see why. Beyond the elegant rooms and world-class service, every location comes with something bigger — an events hall. Huge, prestigious, and built to impress, these spaces were made for moments that matter. I was at their GRA branch today owned by Prince Abdul Momoh and I was most impressed. The scale of the hall alone tells you this place was designed for impact. High ceilings, classy finishings, ample parking, and a team that understands how to host with class. It doesn’t feel like just a hotel. It feels like a venue where legacies are made. These halls are good for meetings, seminars, and weddings. Whether you’re hosting 50 executives for a board meeting, 300 guests for a seminar, or 500 loved ones for a landmark wedding, the space adapts. The ambience gives your eve...

DR. HERBERT WIGWE CFR : August 15, 1966  February 9, 2024 By Mike Cerutti Osagie " Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."  ~ Jackey Kennedy Onassis, one time America's first lady                                  ∆ When I first started to dream of running an international standard magazine to be called Richlist,it was Late Dr. Herbert Wigwe  that first  appeared in my thoughts for cover choice. From the very beginning, his name, his story, and his aura defined what excellence in leadership should look like.   I can’t deny it, I never met him one on one. But I reported on him severally and forwarded stories to his office & later to his whatsap number . Every article I wrote about Access Bank’s growth, every feature on his vision for Africa, felt like a conversation with a man I admired from afar.   I wanted to interview...

• Mike Cerutti & Sharon Chikwendu:....Richlist Int Magazine  " A visionary leader sees beyond the present, and builds bridges to a future where people can thrive with dignity and security." Only recently, Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026. The timing of the appointment signals a deliberate shift in how insurance is positioned in Nigeria, not just as a financial product, but as a tool for social protection, trust-building, and national resilience. This appointment reinforces Heirs Life Assurance's commitment to expanding financial inclusion and accelerating insurance adoption. The core mandate now goes deeper than policy sales. It focuses on strengthening public trust, driving consumer education, and building long-term financial resilience across Nigeria. In a market where skepticism has historically slowed grow...