By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has launched a bold initiative to dismantle the long-criticised exploitative hire purchase system in Nigeria’s informal transport sector, introducing a structured leasing model aimed at empowering motorcycle and tricycle operators nationwide. The initiative, driven by the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority ,ELRA,in partnership with Century Information Systems Ltd ,CIS, […]

Latest figures from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, NBS, indicate that Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded a healthy rise despite the severe security challenges occasioned by occupation of our forests and farmlands by armed criminals. Export of unprocessed raw materials fetched the nation N2.9trn by September 2025 compared to N1.174trn by September of 2024. This […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo With the Osun State gubernatorial election approaching, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ife has reaffirmed its full support for the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Deputy governorship candidate, Mr. Benjamin Adereti, said Senator Iyiola Omisore and the entire party structure in Ife federal constituency are working tirelessly to ensure Oyebamiji emerges […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Blake’s Resort, Ukochukwu ThankGod Akunodozie, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting widows and underprivileged children through scholarships and humanitarian outreach, despite Nigeria’s challenging economic conditions.

A senatorial aspirant for Kwara South, Muritala Awodun, has declared his intention to redefine leadership in the district, promising a shift from what he described as “absentee representation” to transparent, results-driven governance anchored on people-focused policies.

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum,AYCF, has lauded the resolutions reached by the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) following their high-level roundtable on pipeline security, describing the outcome as “a bold and patriotic step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s economic lifeline.”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has appointed five-term federal lawmaker, Hon. Wole Oke, as the Director-General of its governorship campaign team, as the party intensifies preparations for the next election.

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Clement Adebooye, has cautioned newly admitted postgraduate students against patronising “thesis contractors,” urging them to uphold academic integrity and contribute meaningfully to knowledge.

As the race toward the 2027 governorship election gathers momentum in Oyo State, a leading aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK), has called for a transparent, credible, and inclusive primary process, warning that any attempt to impose a candidate could fracture party unity and weaken its […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to improve access to funding for women, SheFunds, a platform for female CEOs dedicated to nurturing emerging business owners, will host its 2026 SheFunds Conference on April 11, 2026, in Lagos. This initiative reflects SheFunds’ unique approach to funding by recognizing that true impact lies in investing in […]