Binding constraints slowdown manufacturing activities in September — REPORT
By Yinka Kolawole There was a marginal decline in expansion of the manufacturing sector in September driven largely by weakness in key sub-sectors of the ecosystem occasioned by binding constraints. This was revealed in the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) Index for the Manufacturing sector in September 2025, which signaled that the sector recorded a slowdown […]
Re-election: Voter registration crucial to Tinubu’s victory – Adedayo
Rep. Adesola Adedayo (APC-Lagos) says the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise is crucial to determining a favourable outcome for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Adedayo, who represents Apapa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, said the success of President Tinubu’s re-election project is directly tied to effectiveness of the exercise, both in Lagos […]
Queues return as petrol stations run out of stock in Abuja
For the first time since the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery began supplying petrol in 2024, queues have returned to petrol stations in Abuja, with most outlets shut down due to lack of product.
Army to officers: Avoid temptations of examination malpractice
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—The Nigerian Army has warned its officers sitting for promotion examination to shun any temptation of malpractice, stating that any one caught would be punished accordingly. It gave this warning at the ongoing captain to major practical promotion examination by the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army holding in 6 […]
World Teachers Day: Empowering educators
As the world marked International Teachers’ Day, ITD-25, on October 5, 2025, the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” resonates profoundly. This year’s focus underscores the need to view educators as interconnected pillars of society, fostering shared innovation and support networks to nurture future generations. In Nigeria, where education grapples with systemic strains, this […]
NDIC covers 99 % commercial banks’ deposits — MD
…Warns against Ponzi schemes By Emma Ujah & Favour Isaac The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) currently provides full insurance cover for 98.98 percent of total customer deposits in Deposit Money Banks. The Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Sunday, revealed this at the NDIC Special Day at the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair, […]
