Oyedepo to govt: Preaching in bus not an issue, address insecurity
Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has criticised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which seeks to set a ₦50,000 fine for preaching in commercial buses.
Pastor Evelyn Joshua urges moral renewal in uncertain times
By Innocent Anaba Amid growing global uncertainty marked by economic pressures, armed conflicts, social divisions and widespread anxiety about the future, the Leader of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, has called for moral renewal, urging people to embrace integrity, hope and lives rooted in enduring values. She made the call […]
Anambra Monarch begs Soludo’s intervention in his community’s lingering land dispute, denies partisan role in the matter
By Vincent Ujumadu The traditional ruler of Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, has made a passionate appeal to the governor of the state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, calling for his urgent intervention in the lingering land dispute in his community so that peace will return in the area. […]
Bridging the digital divide: How Joseph Monday’s AI research could transform Braille accessibility
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine healthcare, finance, education and public services, one question remains largely unanswered across many developing countries: how can emerging technologies make life more accessible for millions of people living with visual impairment? Despite decades of technological advancement, access to information remains a daily struggle for many visually impaired individuals who […]
Uk-based Nigerian musician, Sax honoured with Eko Best Instrumentalist of the year
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian-born, UK-based multi-instrumentalist, saxophonist, vocalist and cultural performer Olaniyan Olamide Phillips, professionally known as Olamide Sax, has been honoured with the prestigious Eko Best Instrumentalist of the Year Award at the 6th Eko Heritage Awards 2026. The award recognises his outstanding contribution to music, artistic excellence, and his continued promotion of African […]
Sanusi II, Onaiyekan, and critiques of Tinubunomics, by Suleiman Suleiman
An otherwise routine meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria Conference last week took a dramatic turn.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 3, 2026
The naira opened the week with a relatively stable performance against the United States dollar at both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Monday, August 3, 2026.
N10trn investments in 13 years fail to lift power supply
Current updates on the electricity sector development has indicated that about N10 trillion public finance has either been frittered away or trapped in the sector value chain in form of interventions.
Niger Delta Students Union president appoints aides
By Adesina Wahab National President, Niger Delta Students Union Government, NIDSGU, Comr. Adighibe Wisdom Ikechukwu, has appointed some aides to work with him during his tenure in office. According to Ikechukwu, the appointment of the aides is in furtherance of his commitment to building a result-driven administration. Those appointed include: National Adviser & Chief Strategist […]
Six soldiers killed, father, sons burnt alive as terrorists attack Zamfara, Sokoto communities
At least six soldiers and 12 others were late Saturday night killed by gunmen suspected to be terrorists who attacked Kasuwar Daji in Kaura-Namoda Local Government of Zamfara State and Lajinge village in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
NAIC, transport unions unveil Passenger Accident Insurance Initiative
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation has unveiled plans to introduce a Passenger Group Accident Insurance Scheme in partnership with transport unions to provide financial protection for commuters affected by road traffic accidents across the country.
The new competitive advantage
To be fair, interest-based banking has helped build much of the modern world, and it has financed real progress in Nigeria too.
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria finishes 7th with 24 medals, emerges Africa’s best
The Nigerian contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games ahead of South Africa and Kenya.
Onaiyekan: Northern Christians, Atiku, Senator Shehu Sani defend Catholic Bishops
The Northern Christian Association, NCA, presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, and Senator Shehu Sani have defended the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, over statements credited to the former Bishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan….
MAN seeks tax harmonisation, stable policies to boost manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonisation, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The appeal was made at the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ogun Branch of MAN in Abeokuta, with the theme: “Building a Resilient Manufacturing Sector: Surmounting […]
Nigerian manufacturers need more than macro reforms to grow —CFG Advisory
Nigeria needs a coordinated industrial growth strategy, beyond macroeconomic reforms, to unlock investment in the manufacturing sector and accelerate economic expansion. Chief Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Mr. Tilewa Adebajo, stated this in an interview on CNBC Africa. He noted that reforms such as exchange rate liberalisation and broader macroeconomic adjustments should be regarded as the […]
