CIBN seeks policy coordination, MSME financing to boost economy
By Peter Egwuatu The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called for stronger coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities, increased financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and greater investment in youth development to strengthen Nigeria’s economic resilience. President of CIBN, Dr Dele Alabi, made the call at a press briefing ahead […]
Navy disrupts illegal refining, recovers 103,000 litres in Rivers
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has disrupted attempts by suspected oil thieves to reactivate illegal refining operations in Rivers State, recovering approximately 103,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). The operation was carried out on August 22, 2026, by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder following […]
2027: Tinubu appoints Matawalle deputy director security, intelligence chief
By Kingsley Omonobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, with Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, appointed Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence 1. The council comprises political leaders, strategists and grassroots mobilisers tasked with coordinating the APC’s engagements ahead of […]
LASG, LASU, Immigration Service collaborate on secure, connected borders in Africa.To aid economic growth
By Adesina Wahab Lagos State Government, the Lagos State University, LASU, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, have emphasised the importance of secure and connected borderlands across the African continent, saying it would help Africa’s economic growth. They gave the charge in Ikeja, Lagos on Monday at the opening of the 2026 Annual Meeting of […]
Nigeria’s oil output wobbles after 10yrs of increase in rigs
There are indications that increased deployment of oil rigs in Nigeria has not translated into corresponding rise in crude oil production.
2027: APC Campaign Council List raises concerns
Fresh concerns have emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the release of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, with some party stakeholders questioning the absence of several prominent figures from the list. The concerns, according to party sources, centre on whether the composition of the council adequately reflects the […]
