•High interest rates persist By Elizabeth Adegbesan There are fresh signs of cautious optimism in Nigeria’s economy as both consumers and businesses reported improving sentiments in December 2025, driven by moderating prices, better economic outlook and rising confidence in macroeconomic stability, even as concerns linger over high interest rates on bank loans. This is contained in […]

By Peter Egwuatu Fresh buying interest swept across the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, in the opening sessions of yesterday trading, lifting total market capitalisation above N100 trillion mark, a milestone that reflects not just rising share prices, but also a renewed market confidence. Market data showed that equities market capitalisation, which represents the total value […]

Governments of both Lagos and Ogun States responded promptly and marshalled all available facilities to support AJ, ensuring his immediate evacuation to Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja GRA.

Ahead of next year’s Presidential election, a prominent support group, Progressive Network For Tinubu, PNT, has promised to raise at least 50 members of PNT each in all the 3933 polling units of Ondo State

It’s Director General, Pastor Olumide Obadele said this at a Press conference held in Akure, after a four months post mortem of operation as a Pro -Tinubu support group proudly sponsored by Dr. Bunmi Tunji Ojo in the political space of Ondo State.

By Dayo Johnson Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has appealed to all party leaders at the ward and local government levels to give maximum support and provide the necessary mobilization to the ongoing membership e-registration exercise. Aiyedatiwa, made the appeal while declaring open the 2-day training programme for registration officials. The Special Adviser […]

The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has intensified its grassroots mobilisation in Northern Nigeria, with a renewed push in Kaduna State as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President of Niger Delta Youth Association, NDYA, worldwide, Comrade Victor James, has decried the poor state of affairs in the Niger Delta region, calling on President Bola Tinubu, to, as a matter of urgency, address the issues confronting the region.

The seizure of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by United States forces on Saturday has shaken the foundations of the international system.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo leaders and stakeholders in Abia State to invest their votes wisely, stressing that strategic political support today can secure the region’s future influence at the national level.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, has formally handed over the leadership of the Agency following the completion of his statutory tenure, which ended on December 31, 2025.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have accredited Accredit Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions as E-Invoicing System Integrator.

By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s heavy reliance on out-of-pocket payments to fund healthcare is pushing families into poverty, delaying care-seeking and fuelling the country’s grim health outcomes, Professor Akin Osibogun, a Professor of Public Health at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has warned. Osibogun who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Association (FNMA), […]

Nigeria’s youth leaders have commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, describing him as a shining example of a Nigerian youth making meaningful impact in governance. The commendation came two years into Dr. Mustapha’s tenure, with youth leaders praising his leadership style and commitment to reforming the ECN in […]

An advocacy group, Ibile Justice Forum, has raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri villages, all within the Ado-Odo community, in Ogun State, urging the state and Federal Governments to recover their farmlands for the community.

Having bid the year 2025 goodbye, many Nigerians might have done so with mixed feelings bordering on realised and unrealised expectations. Indeed, for some it was a year of celebration for achievements recorded, including new births, birthdays, weddings, promotions and appointments, among others. These milestones provided moments of joy and gratitude amid an otherwise turbulent […]