NESG projects inflation to average 15.5% in H2’26
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected Nigeria’s inflation to remain elevated during the remainder of 2026, averaging 15.5 percent in the second half 2026, H2’26, and for the entire year. This projection is premised on persistent challenges including widespread insecurity in major farming communities, climate-related disruptions particularly flooding and high […]
Listing fintechs on the Stock Exchange
The call by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for President Bola Tinubu to mandate major fintechs to list on the Nigerian stock market deserves serious attention. NGX Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Temi Popoola made the appeal during an engagement with the President, against the background of the Exchange’s drive to deepen Nigeria’s capital […]
Isese Day: Preserve our heritage, promote peace, Sooko urges Yoruba
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Sooko Agoriesin of Ile-Ife, Aare Yoruba Agbaye and President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Aare Sooko Oladotun Hassan, has urged the Yoruba people to preserve their cultural heritage, promote peace and strengthen unity as they celebrate the 2026 Isese Festival. Hassan, who is also the Special Adviser to the Osun State […]
Isese Day: Oloworo prays for Oworosoki, urges cultural preservation
The Oloworo of Oworosoki, Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo II, has offered prayers for the residents of Oworosoki and the entire community as they join other Yoruba communities in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate this year’s Isese Day. The traditional ruler, in his palace, prayed for peace, progress, prosperity and protection for the people, […]
Sowore moves ahead of Makinde as Tinubu, Obi fight over 13 vote lead
Atiku remains a significant third force, with 15,264 votes, meaning the three leading candidates collectively account for the overwhelming majority of participation.
Abdulhafiz Barau emerges NRM candidate for Zamfara Central
Abdulhafiz Umar Barau has emerged as the National Rescue Movement (NRM) candidate for Zamfara Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election.
