SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN
•Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. MAN cautioned that the proposed levy could […]
Protecting our markets from fire outbreaks
The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […]
APC primaries: Orile-Agege Awori indigenes back Enimakure, Abiola
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Orile-Agege Descendants and Indigenous Awori People of Agege have commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress,APC, for the emergence of Sakiru Enimakure as the party’s candidate for Agege Constituency I,I in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election. The group also expressed support for the emergence of Gbenga Abiola […]
Stakeholders commend peace move over Warri delineation dispute
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Stakeholders have commended the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups for embracing renewed peace following tensions linked to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress also praised Governor Sheriff […]
Support Tinubu’s reforms, Daduut urges Nigerians at Thanksgiving Mass
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, has urged Nigerians to support the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the success of the administration’s policies depends on the collective commitment, patience and cooperation of citizens.
June 12: Coalition declares nationwide protest over insecurity, hardship
By Ebunoluwa Sessou A coalition of civil society organisations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements, faith-based organisations and concerned Nigerians has declared June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest and mass action against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across the country. The coalition said the planned protest, which […]
