Fuel subsidy return could push Naira to ₦4,000/$ — Oyedele
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that a return to petrol subsidy could trigger capital flight, weaken investor confidence and push the naira to between ₦3,000 and ₦4,000 to the dollar. Oyedele gave the warning on Monday during a press briefing at the International Monetary Fund and World […]
Bolt, inDrive target Uber’s market share after exit
ABUJA — Ride-hailing rivals Bolt and inDrive are moving to strengthen their presence in Nigeria following Uber’s abrupt exit from the country after about 12 years of operations. Uber announced its departure from the Nigerian market on September 2, citing “evolving business priorities and investment focus across the continent”. The exit has opened a fresh […]
ICPC sacks security officer over unauthorised access granted El-Rufai’s wife
Daniel Stephen, who was attached to the commission’s internal security team, was allegedly caught on CCTV assisting Assabe to enter the ICPC premises outside the approved visitor access procedure.
2026 Rivers Budget: ‘Breath of fresh air’ — Fubara
…Governor thanks Wike for facilitating meeting with lawmakers By Olayinka Ajayi PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill as a “breath of fresh air”, expressing optimism that it would usher in a new phase of development and cooperation in the state. Fubara spoke on Thursday after signing […]
No reprisal for journalists who criticise me — Tinubu
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has assured journalists of his administration’s commitment to press freedom, saying those who criticise or attack him should have no fear of government reprisal. Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the centenary celebration of the Daily Times and the unveiling of the Nigerian Grand Book […]
‘Nigerians can insult, attack me and still sleep well,’ says Tinubu
According to him, his tolerance for criticisms lies at the heart of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its commitment to press freedom.
