By Yinka Kolawole The ‘Nigeria First’ policy initiative of the federal government is expected to earn the country about N3 trillion in the short term if effectively implemented. Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, stated this  at a Ministerial Briefing on the forthcoming West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa […]

By TANIMU YAKUBU  When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it a currency collapse. The naira plunged to ?1,800 per dollar in March 2024, and headlines screamed of economic freefall. But beneath the noise, a deliberate, high-risk economic recalibration was underway—one that has now […]

•As August turns out 0.3% gain By Peter Egwuatu   Profit taking has continued to trail the stock market but the investors gained Month-on-Month, MoM, in August 2025 by 0.3% following the positive sentiments that sustained the market for most part of the month. Financial Vanguard MoM analysis shows that the Nigerian Exchange Limited, All Share Index, […]

The ancient town of Ede in Osun State may soon earn global recognition as efforts to secure UNESCO approval for its historic Sango Festival near completion.

Lion Dr. Robinson Omonigho-Okoro has pledged to robustly pursue the community-based global causes of the Lions Club which includes diabetes awareness/advocacy, support to pediatric cancer patients, eye care, mental health and well-being, environmental rejuvenation, among others. He gave the pledge during his official presentation as the new District Governor, Lions International, District 404A4, Nigeria, on […]

The Ipokia Kingdom was on Sunday agog with celebration as His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Dr. Yisa ‘Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan (Orijajoogun I), the 46th Onipokia of Ipokia, was inducted into the Nigerian Books of Record (NBR) Hall of Fame.

* Tasks manufacturers on forex diversification *Economic reforms shouldn’t destroy businesses — MAN By Yinka Kolawole Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said that incentives should be targeted at manufacturers that are producing for exports. He stated this at the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief   The Nigeria Central Bank (CBN) and its Brazilian counterpart, Banco Central do Brasil, have agreed to deepen their economic and financial cooperation. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso,   has held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, to that effect, the apex bank indicated in a statement in Abuja, over […]

Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The foundation said Prof. Anunobi has worked “day and night” to make the national library a world-class institution, despite the agency’s limited budgetary allocation.

His name is Andrew Ine, CEO and Founder of Krabhouse Gallery. One question begs to be asked: Why hasn’t Mr. Ine, an Itshekiri man, been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the individual with the largest collection of artworks in the world?

By Ephraim Oseji Nigeria and South Africa, Africa’s two largest economies, have renewed commitments to deepen bilateral trade, expand investment opportunities and strengthen integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), at the 2025 Outward Selling Trade Mission to Nigeria. The mission, organised by the South African Consulate General Lagos and the Department of […]

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, has unveiled an initiative, 101 Days in Lagos, disclosing that the idea is targeted at revolutionize the tourism landscape particularly in Africa.

On September 11, 2025, the University of Uyo will host an event steeped in both academic prestige and spiritual significance—the 118th Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Isaac Essiet Udoh.

Contemporary artist Emmanuel Bankole is set to unveil a thought-provoking body of work in his latest exhibition titled Parable of the Talents: Burden or Becoming.