— Say impact hinges on lower lending rates, greater access By Cynthia Alo Agriculture sector stakeholders have said the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate , MPR, from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent last week will only have significant impact on the sector if banks transmit the lower […]

Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, has called for a “reset” of the state, citing poverty, unemployment, insecurity, poor infrastructure and what he described as failed leadership.

By CHETA NWANZE  I flew three times last week. Lagos to Asaba, Asaba to Abuja, Abuja to Lagos. Only one departed on schedule: XE Jet, Abuja to Lagos, on Wednesday, 23 September. The other two were late, and one was late in the way Nigerian air travel specialises in. On 18 September, my 1:30pm United […]

By ALIM ABUBAKRE On 1 October 2026, Nigeria turns 66. That anniversary invites neither self-congratulation nor despair. Both are too easy. Nigeria has survived civil war, military rule, commodity shocks, insurgency, disputed elections and repeated economic disruption. It has also produced globally competitive entrepreneurs, professionals, artists and institutions. Yet too many Nigerians still rely on […]

By OLUGBENGA OWOLABI  When President Bola Tinubu assumed duties on May 29, 2023, he did not waste time to begin his Renewed Hope Agenda. Immediately, on the first day, he began his reform programme with oil subsidy removal, and subsequently, the economy, monetary policy, security rejig and, later, education reform. While attempting to strengthen the […]