ECONOMIC REFORMS: Manufacturers’ alternative energy expenditure surges 71.4% to N1.34trn in two years
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers in Nigeria spent an estimated N1.34 trillion on alternative energy sources in 2025, representing a 71.4 per cent increase from N781.68 billion recorded in 2023, as businesses grappled with the rising cost of production triggered by ongoing economic reforms. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) disclosed this in its assessment of the […]
ADC upholds Mikati’s governorship ticket
The Appeals Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kaduna State has affirmed the emergence of Shuaibu Idris Mikati as the party’s governorship candidate while ordering fresh and rerun primary elections in several federal and state constituencies.
2027: Accord supporters mobilise nationwide vote for Olawepo-Hashim
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Solidarity Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has pledged to mobilise voters across Lagos State and other parts of the country in support of his presidential bid. The group also congratulated Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on his emergence as the presidential candidate of Accord for the 2027 general election. In a statement issued […]
APC stakeholders seek party intervention over Somolu Constituency II primary outcome
By Matthew Johnson Concerned Stakeholders and Party Members of Somolu Constituency II of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State have called on the leadership of the party to ensure that the outcome of the constituency’s recent primary election is upheld in accordance with party procedures. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Bakare Kareem, […]
Lagos targets multi-billion naira investments through tourism, creative economy
By Henry Obetta The Lagos State government said it has intensified efforts to position tourism and the creative economy as major drivers of economic growth, saying the sector is being deliberately developed to attract multi-billion naira investments, create jobs and expand opportunities for small businesses.Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris […]
How Lagos emerged best state in Nigeria – pSPI
By Matthew Johnson Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), a comprehensive assessment of governance and development outcomes across the country has announced Lagos State as Nigeria’s leading subnational government after emerging as the only state to attain a five-star rating in the 2025. The annual ranking, released by Phillips Consulting, evaluated the 36 states and […]
