By TEMITOPE AJAYI Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the centre of the current controversy is a misunderstanding of the distinction between total revenue generated by government agencies and the portion that actually belongs to the Federal Government.  The confusion has been amplified by […]

By EBUKA UKOH Every new year carries a promise. But some carry an instruction. The year 2026 arrives not as a whisper but as a charge. It asks a simple question. What are you spreading? Ideas spread. Attitudes spread. Courage spreads. Fear spreads. Excellence spreads. Neglect spreads.  A nation does not change only through policies. It changes […]

Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted the Proof of Address (PoA) system for statewide documentation, marking a major step toward establishing a unified and verifiable address framework in Nigeria. With the adoption, the governors […]

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation’s stock exchanges as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and stimulate economic growth. Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in his New […]

Ogoni, Rivers state born political management consultant, Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has described the Police confirmed attack on Arise TV news crew and a guest, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa in Port Harcourt as an attack on Ogoni people. Korka-Waadah, Executive Director of Canada based Compassionate Heart Foundation, also accused the Police in Rivers of shielding the culprits […]

HoverX, a technology and transportation company founded by Michael Akosionu, has officially launched operations and is now fully live, marking its entry into a market with growing demand for efficient, technology-driven services.

Energy expert Canice Emeka has warned that energy theft is a “silent cancer” steadily undermining Nigeria’s power sector, resulting in massive revenue losses and worsening electricity supply across the country.

Jerome-Mario Utomi in a statement made available to newsmen poured encomium on Dr. Joel Onafowokan, a Nigerian physician in the United States of America describing him as a rare breed with immense positive values.

RESIDENTS of Ikotun area in Lagos State have commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and the Commander, Command Tactical team Ijegun Annex, for reducing crime and tackling criminals.

THE Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, ACLGW, in Osun State, yesterday, urged workers returning to work to eschew violence and adhere to the ethics of their professions.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a five-day capacity-building training programme for teachers in oil and gas host communities, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.

West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, has concluded plans to commence a comprehensive Virtual Assistant resource portal in the first quarter of 2026. Head of Administration, WAACSP, Christian Anozie, in a statement, said it was designed to create an accessible, trusted and scalable marketplace to support the rapidly growing virtual assistance industry. Anozie […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Bestik and Sons Nigeria Limited, has commenced a one-month training programme on electric meter repair for youths in Benin City.

By Matilda Ikediobi Inclusion-focused consultancy, Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, has urged government to integrate disability inclusion into the education system from the earliest stages, saying accessibility must go beyond the provision of physical infrastructure. Principal Consultant at Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, Onyinye Atuanya, said inclusion for children with disabilities should be embedded in learning from primary education […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young  The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has promised to intensify engagement with state governments over pension shortfalls, disclosing that compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, remains low across the country. The Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, said that although some states have shown relatively higher compliance with the CPS, the major concern […]