Why credit matters for private-sector growth and tax base expansion
By KINGSLEY IKEH Nigeria’s tax reform agenda is colliding with weak household demand and constrained credit markets. Without affordable consumer and MSME lending, fiscal reforms risk slowing private-sector growth and narrowing the tax base. Nigeria’s renewed tax reform drive is unfolding in a credit-starved economy characterised by high inflation, weakened household purchasing power, and declining credit […]
Man City stumble again in title race as Brighton snatch draw
Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.
Ugochinyere dumps PDP for APP
House of Representatives member, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Action People’s Party (APP).
Police launch manhunt after suspected bandits kill five forest guards in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has deployed intelligence operatives, tactical teams and mobile personnel following a deadly attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile, which left five officers dead.
Barcelona put five past Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Raphinha netted twice as Barcelona strolled into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
Why I liked the Osimhen-Lookman on-field clash – Mikel
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has weighed in on the heated clash involving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
AFCON 2025: CAF appoints Somali official for Nigeria vs Algeria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Algeria.
Cross-border bandits behind killing of five forest guards in Oyo national park — Makinde
Ibadan — Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the attack on the National Park office in Oloka village, Oriire Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of five forest guards, was carried out by cross-border bandits. Makinde, in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, described the incident as a criminal […]
Algeria’s Amoura apologises for gesture toward famous DR Congo fan
Algeria forward Mohamed Amoura has issued an apology following a social media backlash over his celebration during his side’s late win against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lagos: Residents, traders lament as refuse swamp Ajegunle Market
“Every shop, I think, pays N600 every month, but LAWMA don’t come. At the end of the day we use our money to throw the dirt”
My reforms rescued Labour from CIA, KGB influence, funding – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Wednesday that the reforms he introduced as military head of state rescued the labour movement from foreign funding during the height of the Cold War—a situation he said posed serious implications for the country’s sovereignty and independence.
