Nigeria’s textile imports surge 298% to N726bn in 5 years
*Expert calls for bold reforms to revive sector By Yinka Kolawole Importation of textile products into Nigeria rose astronomically by 297.8 percent within five years to N726.18 billion in 2024 from N182.53 billion in 2020. Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that textile imports have risen consistently from 2020 when it was N182.5 […]
Fiscal discipline critical for Nigeria’s economic growth — Adedipe
•Tax reforms’ll boost Nigeria’s credit rating, says Oyedele By Yinka Kolawole Fiscal discipline and a structured strategy to shrink the informal sector has been described as keys to achieving sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr Biodun Adedipe, stated this at the 2025 Mid-Year Economic Outlook Review organised by the Lagos […]
Court issues bench warrant for Rahmat over perjury, others
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Rahmat Animashaun after she failed to appear in court on July 9, 2025, in a criminal case filed against her by the State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The trial judge, Justice Ibikunke Harrison, ordered that Rahmat be arrested […]
Suspected cultists kill 300-level Rivers varsity student
…Police confirm killing of Rivers chief, as family seeks justice By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A 300-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, has been shot dead by suspected cultists. This is as State Police Command confirmed that cultists killed a chief in Obelle Community, Emohua Local Government Area, LGA, of the […]
Police dismantle kidnappers’ hideout, rescue 3 victims in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike Abeokuta—Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a kidnappers’ hideout and rescued three victims in the Obafemi Owode local government area of the state. The officers rescued the victims unharmed at about 9pm on Friday, and recovered a sum of N1.2million from the hideout. The police spokesperson in the state, […]
Army arrests 183 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri
By: Kingsley Omonobi The HQ 63 Brigade Nigerian Army /Sector 1 Joint Task Force, (SS) Operation Delta Safe,(OPDS), has arrested 183 suspected internet fraudsters in a raid operation in Warri, Delta State. The Army said “the operation was carried out on July Saturday 19, 2025, following a tip-off on the activities of the suspects.“The suspects, […]
