Excise duty on SSBs impacting economy negatively – CIFIAN
By Cynthia Alo The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria, CIFIAN, has called on the Federal Government to urgently align its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax policy with broader public health objectives and Nigeria’s industrial development goals. The Institute warns that steep tax increases, if implemented without a coherent framework, could harm the country’s sugar […]
Police arrest pastor, 2 others for alleged rape, murder
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI—The police in Imo State have arrested one Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu area of the state. The cleric was apprehended alongside one Franklin Chizoba, who was allegedly an accomplice in the crime. Spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, in a statement yesterday, […]
Netzence, university of Sydney establish AI SDN Carbon stack Partnership
Netzence Sustainability Limited, Netzence, has partnered with The University of Sydney to develop an AI SDN Carbon Stack, a technology designed to reduce the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure through the combined use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Software Defined Network, SDN. The agreement was finalised during the visit of Netzence’s Founder and CEO, Dr. […]
Stakeholder engagement on PPP in water sector is against wishes of Lagosians – CSOs
A coalition of water justice organizations have taken a swipe at the management of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on its planned stakeholder engagement on the pilot Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the water sector. A statement signed by the Managing Director of the LWC, Engr. Muktaar Tijani, and dated 8 August 2025 had stated […]
Osun gov poll: INEC to publish names of candidates Dec
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, disclosed that electorate in Osun State would by December 2025, know candidates of the political parties vying for the governorship seat in 2026.
Social security: New era for workers’ protection as Tinubu backs rebranded NSITF
By Victor Ahiuma-Young President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the reforms at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, describing it as the “New NSITF” in recognition of the strides made under the leadership of Managing Director Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye to reposition the Fund for better service to Nigerian workers. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at […]
Law firm reshapes leadership for excellence
Nigeria’s leading full-service law firm, Aluko & Oyebode, has changed leadership to further continue its commitment to excellence. After four transformative years, Kofo Dosekun has stepped down as the firm’s first female Chairman. She played a foundational role in building and leading the corporate commercial and banking & finance practices and has been central to […]
Although her action is uncalled for, manhandling woman is unacceptable — FIDA, others
Following the action of the Ibom Air passenger, the International Federation of the Women Lawyers, Nigeria alongside some other women’s rights organisations
2027: APC, LP, PDP’ve failed Nigerians — Aregbesola
AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday, embarked on a mass membership drive into the new coalition movement in Lagos State, urging residents and Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Vistara, NYSC debate explores value of formal education in a tech-driven world
The NYSC parade ground at Iyana Ipaja-Agege, Lagos, was transformed into a vibrant arena of ideas as Vistara Solutions hosted the Vistara x NYSC Debate Competition. This landmark event brought together Lagos Batch B Stream 1 corps members to explore one of the most pressing questions of the modern job market: “Degree vs Skills: Has […]
Lamido empowers constituents with 8 tractors, 36 vehicles to boost agric, tackle banditry
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto In a bold move to cushion the devastating impact of banditry and revitalize agriculture for economic prosperity, Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC, Sokoto East) has donated eight tractors, six 18 seater buses, and 30 other vehicles to his constituents. The gesture, unveiled on Wednesday in Sokoto, is part of a far reaching […]
How handwriting helps children think, learn, express themselves
As educators, parents, and policymakers grapple with the future of education, the conversation must return to this foundational skill
Nolle Prosequi: SANs differ on calls for review
For decades, Nolle Prosequi — the Attorney-General, AG’s power to “no longer prosecute” — has been a routine prosecutorial tool in Nigeria. Lately, however, that practice has been enmeshed in controversy.
NAPTIP, ICMPD intensify advocacy against human trafficking in Benue schools
…builds capacity of School Principals, Vanguard Coordinators, Administrators, CSOs By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, ICMPD, has commenced building the capacity of School Heads and members of Civil Society Organizations, CSO, to fight the menace of […]
Varsity workers reject FG’s tertiary staff support loan
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Abuja – The National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, has rejected the federal government’s proposed loan scheme for workers, known as the Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund, TISSF, describing it as a perpetual financial burden for its members. Consequently, the body asked the government to fulfill its obligation by paying […]
Building tribunal ‘ll curb collapse incidents — Sanwo-Olu
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, called for the establishment of a National Building Tribunal to accelerate prosecution of offenders in cases of structural failure saying it will curb menace of incessant collapse.
