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  – says “wherever he goes, we shall follow.” By Gbenga Shaba The Ataoja of Osogbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, has endorsed and declared open support for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun as the state prepares for the 2026 …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Obviously, one would say that the macroeconomic indicators are finally pointing in the right direction, yet, daily realities for households and businesses tell a very different story because Nigeria stands at a delicate intersection. No doubt on paper, inflation is easing, the naira is stabilising, and sovereign ratings have …

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership as it received major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Solidifying its position as a leading institution in public sector excellence and innovation, …

…says Nigeria is descending into chaos …Bemoans abduction of Kebbi girls The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has called for more urgent official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across the country. He said the festering terrorists’ attacks in parts of the country …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s financial system is flashing red, and not because of a scarcity of money. Ironically, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the nation’s banking proudly tout a historic rise in private-sector credit, announcing figures hovering around N75 trillion throughout 2024-2025. On paper, this looks like a …

International tech leaders from Dubai, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal declare unified support as Learning247 launches the Creators Summit 2025 — the definitive launchpad for Africa’s next generation of digital creators and tech professionals. Dr. Prince, renowned education advocate and the current Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology to the Enugu …

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) held a Special Induction Ceremony at the Institute’s Secretariat in Lagos to formally admit two distinguished professionals into the prestigious community of Chartered Stockbrokers. The inductees, Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Lagos State, and Mr. Oluwole Adelaja Adeniyi, Managing Director, Stanbic …

*As one governor, one minister, 21 organisations set to receives WorldStage Economic Summit Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr.  Ola Olukoyede has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 which will hold this Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold move toward transparency and market efficiency. Yet, beneath the surface of this reform lies a web of structural dangers that could tighten credit even further, …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE In a welcome display of policy sensitivity and economic rationality, the Federal Government has suspended the planned 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel. This move, announced by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), is more than a technical adjustment, it is …