Experts cast doubt over ‘foiled coup’ on Burkina Faso’s Traore
"It's the same every time: they announce they've foiled a coup d'etat, and each scenario is more unbelievable than the last," said a Burkinabe journalist and political analyst.
Dangote gifts N15bn to appreciate cement distributors
Announces expansion of Cement Production capacity to 90 Million Tonnes Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ¦ 15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, held in Lagos, celebrated the company’s highest-performing partners under the theme “Partner for Growth.” Recipients received […]
Liberty Army UK: How Bishop Kwakpovwe is turning Faith into food, hope, healing
The Liberty Army UK, founded and led by Nigerian prophet, publisher, and trained pharmacist Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe, is fast becoming a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and families across the United Kingdom through faith, compassion, and practical action. At the heart of this success story is the Liberty Army Food Bank, a bold initiative tackling hunger, […]
Church didn’t ignore late Ifeanyi Ubah’s contributions, Nnewi Catholic Diocese insists
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has insisted that the contributions of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the construction of the recently dedicated Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi were duly acknowledged and not ignored.
Love dispute: Two Nigerians arrested for killing colleague in India
Two Nigerians, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, 34, have been arrested in India following the alleged killing of their friend, Emeka Christian, in Pune’s Pisoli area over a dispute linked to a romantic relationship.
US approves $413m for counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria, West Africa
The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) into law in December 2025.
Nigeria’s economic growth fragile, needs targeted policies to reduce poverty —World Bank
By Babajide Komolafe The World Bank has warned that Nigeria’s economic growth, though showing signs of recovery, remains fragile and may not translate into improved living standards for millions of citizens unless targeted policies are implemented to reduce poverty. Dr Samer Matta, the World Bank’s Senior Economist for Nigeria, made this assertion at the Nigeria Economic […]
2027 politics biggest test of economic reforms — NESG
By Emeka Anaeto & Babajide Komolafe The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, yesterday, warned that the 2027 general elections could pose the biggest threat yet to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, cautioning that reform fatigue and policy reversals often set in as political cycles approach. Speaking at the presentation of the NESG 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, NESG Chief […]
NGX confirms listing of 3.16billion UBA shares
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to its Daily Official List, signalling a major enhancement of the bank’s market capitalisation whilst also deepening liquidity on the capital market. The NGX noted this in a confirmatory letter to the bank, dated January 12, […]
NRS explains VAT charges on bank customers’ transactions
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified that there was no fresh imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services. In a statement yesterday, the NRS said VAT has always applied to banking services and not newly introduced under the new Nigeria Tax Act. The statement signed by Dare Adekanmbi, […]
INC Presidential Race: Ogoriba picks nomination form
…vows to champion true federalism, resource control By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Elder Timi Kaiser-Wilhelm Ogoriba has formally joined the race for the presidency of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), picking up his interest form amid a carnival-like atmosphere at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Ogoriba, a veteran activist and prominent figure in the […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu, Shettima, govs, others pay tributes to fallen heroes
Peter Obi said Nigeria can only truly honour its fallen soldiers by providing leadership that delivers peace, hope, and national progress
End self-marginalisation, Soludo urges Igbo people
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on youths in the South-East to end what he described as self-marginalisation by enlisting in the Nigerian Armed Forces and embracing their roles as “co-owners” of the Nigerian project.
Inflation drops to 15.15%, as food inflation declines further
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday said headline inflation rate fell by 2.18 percentage points to 15.15 percent in December 2025 from 17.33 percent in November 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI), report for December 2025. Recall, early this week that the NBS adjusted its CPI methodology […]
2026: FG to move away from macroeconomic figures to citizens welfare —Edun
By Emeka Anaeto & Babajide Komolafe There are indications that the Federal Government is set for a major shift in its economic policy direction in 2026, focusing more on delivering tangible improvement in livelihood of citizens than in achieving positive macroeconomic figures. This formed the key content of the speech delivered by the Minister of Finance and […]
Oyetola felicitates Bisi Akande at 87
By Godwin Oritse The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Osun State, renowned elder statesman, and respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday on Friday, January 16, 2026. In a heartfelt message celebrating […]
