Ajadi urges FG to explain benefits of new tax measures, warns of deepening hardship
The President of the All Youths Reoriented Initiative of Nigeria (AYRIN), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on the Federal Government to clearly spell out the benefits Nigerians stand to gain from the newly introduced tax measures, warning that continued taxation without visible economic relief could further impoverish citizens.
Obanikoro donates six blocks of classroom to Ajiran community
The Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency has once again expressed gratitude to Honourable Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro (IBO) for constructing and handing over a fully equipped block of six classrooms during his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives. The project, completed and delivered while he represented the constituency, has continued to serve […]
Oyakhilome commits over $1.5m to groom next generation of African leaders
The President of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, FALF, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, has committed over $1.5 million in the last 13 years as prize money for winners of the Future Africa Leaders Award,FALA.
Old-age poverty looms over informal sector pension crisis, FIWON warns
FIWON has warned that millions of Nigerians in the informal sector risk falling into old-age poverty due to the failure of micro-pension scheme
APC expands grassroots base across Abia, Kalu lauded for mobilisation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded what it described as significant expansion of its grassroots support across Abia State
Between Federal Government Revenue and the Federation Account
By TEMITOPE AJAYI Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the centre of the current controversy is a misunderstanding of the distinction between total revenue generated by government agencies and the portion that actually belongs to the Federal Government. The confusion has been amplified by […]
2026: What the year expects us to spread
By EBUKA UKOH Every new year carries a promise. But some carry an instruction. The year 2026 arrives not as a whisper but as a charge. It asks a simple question. What are you spreading? Ideas spread. Attitudes spread. Courage spreads. Fear spreads. Excellence spreads. Neglect spreads. A nation does not change only through policies. It changes […]
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted the Proof of Address (PoA) system for statewide documentation, marking a major step toward establishing a unified and verifiable address framework in Nigeria. With the adoption, the governors […]
2026: SEC to review rules to incentivise SME listings
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation’s stock exchanges as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and stimulate economic growth. Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in his New […]
Attack on Arise TV crew, Nwibubasa is attack on Ogoni – Korka-Waadah
Ogoni, Rivers state born political management consultant, Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has described the Police confirmed attack on Arise TV news crew and a guest, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa in Port Harcourt as an attack on Ogoni people. Korka-Waadah, Executive Director of Canada based Compassionate Heart Foundation, also accused the Police in Rivers of shielding the culprits […]
Brand launches operations, begins rollout of integrated tech and transport services
HoverX, a technology and transportation company founded by Michael Akosionu, has officially launched operations and is now fully live, marking its entry into a market with growing demand for efficient, technology-driven services.
