Businesses’ confidence in macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Businesses’ confidence in the macro economy rose significantly to 7.9 index points in May 2026 from 3.9 index points in the preceding month of April 2026, even as insecurity, multiple taxation, and high interest rates continued to pose major operational challenges to businesses during the period. This was contained in the latest Central […]
Women groups upbeat on passage of Reserved Seats Bill
By Emmanuel Okogba Women’s rights organisations and gender inclusion advocates have expressed confidence that the National Assembly will pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, describing the proposal as a critical step towards addressing Nigeria’s longstanding gender imbalance in political representation. The groups, who have intensified advocacy efforts in support of the constitutional amendment, said […]
33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?
THE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required.
Xenophobia: FG, evacuees slam S’Africa over documentation claims
Federal Government and 268 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have rejected claims by Pretoria that all those returned to the country, yesterday, were undocumented, blaming delays on South Africa’s Home Affairs system for pushing many illegal status.
World Cup: ITUC raises racism, fairness concerns over referee ban
Artan, 34, is one of Africa’s most accomplished referees and was chosen by FIFA after undergoing the governing body’s rigorous vetting and selection process.
State police: Reps pass Bill, scales second reading in Senate
The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major step in efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
