Lagos: Court bars trespassers from Winhomes’ property in Okun-Ajah
A Lagos High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining alleged trespassers from interfering with land belonging to Winhomes Estate Global Services Ltd, located at Okun-Ajah in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The order, granted in respect of the disputed property measuring approximately 18.838 hectares, directs the named respondents and anyone acting on […]
AfCFTA: Trade minister urges stronger support for women-led businesses
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has declared that unlocking the productive capacity of women-led enterprises and integrating them into formal trade systems are key to achieving Nigeria’s ambition to lead intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She made the assertion at a colloquium in honour of women’s […]
Integrity Youth Alliance backs CP Olohundare, highlights professionalism
The Integrity Youth Alliance (IYA) has expressed support for Commissioner of Police Jimoh Olohundare, emphasizing his professional conduct and commitment to public safety.
Manufacturing VAT surges 54.7% to N875bn in 9 months
…Surpasses 2023 full-year figure By Yinka Kolawole The contribution of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2025 significantly increased with payments rising to N875.420 billion in the first nine months of the year (9M’25), surpassing both the N566.011 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024 (9M’24) and the N578.394 billion generated in […]
2027: SDP NEC calls for transparent and credible elections
…Ratifies Gombe as Substantive National Chairman, Senator Uba as National Deputy, South …Ratifies the Expulsion of Shehu Gabam, others …Endorses Zoning arrangement for the offices of the National Chairman and the Presidential Candidate of the party …As Adebayo Calls for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral laws to strengthen public confidence and ensure credible elections By Henry […]
Return to Mangruvia: Bruno Liman’s gripping tale of homegrown democracy
By Chukwuma Ajakah Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous African nation, “Return to Mangruvia” by Nigerian author, Bruno Liman, is a gripping novella that weaves a complex tale of power tussle, resilience, and transformation. “Return to Mangruvia” is the riveting account of the monarchical nation of Mangruvia, which represents a typical African country facing […]
Executive Order 9 will be counterproductive – 1
By Dele Sobowale “Wisdom in people consists of the anticipation of consequences” – Norman Cousins, 1915-1990, Vanguard Book Of Quotations, P274 “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” Until a few days ago, it would never have crossed my that I could be defending the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, established to foster economic […]
FG set to roll out N100bn solar programme for public institutions
By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has approved N100 billion under the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI) to provide reliable electricity to public institutions across the country. Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Aliyu, disclosed this yesterday, during a visit by the Administrator of NJI, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, to the […]
Students, cultural imperialism and school owner in Nigeria
By Austin Orette I am in receipt of a letter asking parents to pay for an excursion to England. I was very perturbed because this goes beyond the mandate of the school. These kids barely know the geography of Nigeria, and you want to export them to another culture for indoctrination and cultural imperialism. What […]
Boycott call rocks Africa Energies Summit as AEC raises hiring discrimination concerns
A call to boycott the 2026 Africa Energies Summit has sparked controversy around the oil and gas industry gathering following allegations of discriminatory hiring practices raised by the African Energy Chamber (AEC). The Chamber has urged African officials, companies and industry leaders to withdraw support from the Africa Energies Summit 2026, citing claims that the […]
Dangote Refinery commits to energy stability amid global refineries shutdown
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cuts in refinery production across the world, resulting in a global scarcity of petroleum […]
