By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said the planned expansion of global financial giant JP Morgan Chase into Nigeria’s merchant banking sector could attract fresh foreign investments, improve corporate financing and strengthen the country’s access to international capital markets. The policy think tank said the American financial institution’s application […]
Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that it planned to organise protests in Sokoto State, describing the claim by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as inconsistent with its operations. The Service, however, said its Director-General had ordered an investigation into the allegation in deference to […]
Indigenes of Ogun State have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the state’s political heritage, declaring support for the ‘Ogun for Ogun’ movement ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says Federal Government policies and reforms have increased Nigeria’s exports by 25 per cent in the last two years.
Ballot machines malfunctioned in a hotly contested House race in New York state Tuesday, prompting right-wing influencers to fling unfounded allegations of US midterms voter fraud even as local election officials insisted all ballots would be counted.
According to him, Adeleke subsequently inaugurated a broad-based campaign team to coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign across the state.
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man, identified as Kehinde Asimiyu, following a fatal altercation at Olodo Garage in the Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan, while reinforcing security in the area to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
The development has exposed a disagreement between the state government and some traditional authorities over the appropriate legal and customary structure for administering Ijebuland pending the appointment and coronation of a new Awujale.
According to the commission, each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each coach and official received the equivalent of $50,000.
With nearly 46m children captured in education data system, 250,000 Nigerians undergoing training and one million out-of-school children back in classrooms…
As household budgets tighten, cheaper medicines and other products can appear to offer much-needed relief. But a low price may conceal a much higher eventual cost
Filing a petition does not automatically cancel an election result or remove the declared winner from office. The petition must be determined through the judicial process
If a dispute cannot be resolved at the collation centre, the affected party may pursue legal action
By Prince Osuagwu The life of a Nigerian phone user is funny. With power cuts and long days on the road, battery life is no longer just a specification on a phone’s spec sheet, it is peace of mind.This is because, a dead phone can mean missed calls, stranded commutes and lost work. So, for […]
By Juliet Umeh Moniebook, the business management platform under the Moniepoint Group, has pledged to deepen engagement with merchants and use their feedback to improve its solutions and address their operational needs. The company made the commitment at its first major merchant gathering since its launch last year, tagged: “An Evening with Moniebook,” which brought […]
By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian startups, building a viable business is only half the challenge; securing investors willing to finance growth remains another hurdle. Despite the recovery in African venture capital, funding remains unevenly distributed, leaving many early-stage businesses struggling to reach investors whose interests match their needs. To address this gap, technology firm […]
Day two of Moonshot by TechCabal 2026 brought together technology leaders, startup founders, creatives, investors and industry professionals for conversations on the future of Africa’s digital economy, with sessions spanning artificial intelligence, financial technology, the creative economy and emerging technologies.
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended
By Adesina Wahab Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]
