Why APC should support Gbadegesin for 2027- Ayinde
By Ebunoluwa Sessou A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Ayinde, has called on the party in Oyo State to present what he described as an “undiluted” candidate ahead of the next governorship election, warning that a repeat of past strategies could lead to another defeat. In a statement, Ayinde argued that the […]
Seme Customs records 117% revenue surge, tightens border security
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, closed 2025 with a record of 117 percent revenue surge, generating a total of N15.6 billion as against N7.2 billion it recorded in 2024. The Command achieved its highest-ever monthly revenue in December 2025 when it generated N3.63 billion. A statement made available by the […]
Banks slash loans to manufacturers, traders by N2.1trn
Loans to five sectors drop 17.5% to N16.43trn in 6mth By Babajide Komolafe At the backdrop of the challenges confronting the manufacturing sector, including structural bottlenecks, weak consumer demand and high interest rate, banks slashed loans to manufacturers and traders by N2.1 trillion in the first six months of 2025 to N10.946 trillion at the end of […]
NGX rally gathers pace as investors coast home with over N3.8trn gain
•As Tinubu urges Nigerians to deepen participation By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian equities market extended its upward movement last week, posting another strong close as investors garnered N3.837 trillion gain from their investment. Analysts attributed the gain to sustained confidence and resilience of the market. The trading was characterised by sustained buying interest, sector rotation and […]
Go for gold, Diaspora community charges Super Eagles
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Nigerian Community in Turkey has urged the Super Eagles to “Go for Gold” following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. President of the group, Prince Magbo, commended the team for their display of skill and professionalism on the pitch. He noted that the […]
FG lays foundation for Abia skills acquisition hub
THE Federal Government has laid foundation for the Abia State Skill Acquisition Centre in Uvim community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state
No nation can shoot its way to peace — Opadokun
Chief Ayo Opadokin, a lawyer and former assistant director of the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, in the Second Republic, was in the trenches during the battle against military
LASU hosts international conference on community psychology
…VC assures on excellent hosting By Adesina Wahab Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, is set to host the 11th international conference of community psychology, ICCP, slated for August 28 to September 7, this year.Briefing the press on Monday, the Vice Of Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is also the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, […]
Post Insurgency: Why Buni constructs multi-billion Ultra Modern Markets in 9 LGAs
— Commissioner Bego reveals By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture in Yobe state, Hon. Abdullahi Bego has revealed that Governor Mai Mala Buni injected billions of naira for the construction of Ultra Modern and Modern Markets across nine (9) local government areas strategically to enhance the economic potentials of […]
Why many Nigerians choose non-interest banking — Summit Bank CEO
Non-interest banking appears to be gaining momentum in Nigeria’s financial landscape. In this interview with Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, the Managing Director of Summit Bank Limited, Dr. Sirajo Salisu, gave insight into the operations in the sub-sector as well as what his organization is bringing to the table. Excerpts. Licensed in February 2025 and […]
Electricity: FG proposes N1.096trn for capital projects in 2026 budget
•REA tops with N502bn By Obas Esiedesa Abuja-The federal government has provided N1.096 trillion to execute capital projects in the 2026 appropriation bill, with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, given the highest allocation of N502.21 billion. The Federal Ministry of Power, overseen by Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has N416.748 billion allocation for capital projects. The government […]
2027: Klinsmann commends Uzodimma for South-East APC strategic mobilisation
He described Uzodimma as the undisputed leader of the APC in the region and a key driver of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Champion Breweries opens N42bn Public Offer at N16 per share
Champion Breweries Plc, has announced the official opening of its N42 billion Public Offer of ordinary shares at N16.00 per share
Passenger traffic: Decline on local routes worries airlines
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi There are fresh worries among domestic operators over a sustained decline in passenger traffic on local routes. The development, which has also become troubling to industry stakeholders, has raised questions about what could be done to stimulate local travel in Nigeria. The discussion comes amid domestic throughput figures released […]
We’ll overcome security challenges — Defence Minister
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA-Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, retd, has said Nigeria was currently facing trial as a result of the myriads of security challenges across multiple fronts but assured that the nation would overcome. The minister stated this just as a clergyman, Most Rev. Uche Dan Okafor, appealed to members of the armed forces […]
Issa Aremu tasks govts, stakeholders to take labour serious in 2026
…Hails FG’s 2025 Labour record. By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Director General of Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour studies ( MINILS) Ilorin, Kwara state capital,has urged governments and other stakeholders to take labour serious in the year 2026, saying that it also creates wealth through other critical success factors even as he tasked Labour […]
