APC primaries: NURTW backs Tinubu, Bamigbetan 2027 bids
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, who are card-carrying members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II, have resolved to vote President Bola Tinubu for president and frontline House of Representatives aspirant Kehinde Bamigbetan at the forthcoming APC primaries. Bamigbetan, who met members of […]
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Pensioners in limbo as states fail to activate laws
Thousands of civil servants across Nigeria face uncertainty over their retirement benefits as most states have failed to fully implement pension reform laws
‘2027 primaries rigged against women’, TOS Foundation laments political exclusion
…says Nigeria’s 4% female representation a national disgrace By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Founder of TOS Foundation Africa, Chief Mrs. Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, has accused Nigeria’s political parties of systematically shutting women out of leadership positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that ongoing party primaries are being manipulated to favour male candidates. In […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 13, 2026
At the parallel market, also known as the black market, the naira exchanged between ₦1,395 and ₦1,405 per dollar in Lagos and other major trading hubs on Wednesday.
New Tax Acts about building trust, not just raising revenue — Oyedele
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the new Tax Acts were not just about raising revenue but building trust among members of the Nigerian public. He spoke virtually yesterday at the opening of the 2026 Annual Conference of the […]
FCCPC pushes nationwide adoption as Lagos moves to end estimated billing
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has backed Lagos State’s move to eliminate estimated billing, urging other states to adopt similar reforms across Nigeria’s electricity market. The Commission, in a statement on Tuesday, said the initiative signals a shift towards transparency, improved service delivery and stronger consumer protection, with smart […]
