Stock exchange boss calls for targeted economic policy reforms
By Efe Onodjae Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, has called for deeper policy reforms, stronger institutions and improved corporate governance to enhance Nigeria’s long-term economic competitiveness. Speaking at the 2026 PEARL Awards Corporate Summit in Lagos, Kwairanga said Nigeria’s economic transformation depends on the quality of its policy environment, institutional resilience and […]
Info Minister rallies media, DSS, security agencies against terrorism, fake news
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said that Nigeria’s battle against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cybercrime and disinformation cannot be won without a strong alliance between the media and security agencies, warning that fake news has become a major threat to national security.
Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,405 per dollar on Wednesday.
Do not panic over court’s deregistration of political parties, Delta ADC scribe urges members
The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr. Fred Akpewe, yesterday urged party members to be calm and not to be panic over the court’s deregistration of five political parties. The party’s publicity secretary, who called for calm in a statement released to newsmen, said the recent court proceedings concerning the […]
Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police
The 36 state governors in the country have again thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights.
Sterling Bank advocates value addition as Nigeria seeks to boost non-oil exports
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Sterling Bank Limited has called for increased value addition, compliance with international standards, and industrialisation as critical steps towards strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil earnings. The bank made the call during the second edition of its Excel in Non-Oil Export Forum held in Lagos […]
