Nigeria: Emefiele - That the Rule of Law May Prevail

Many Nigerians are still terribly upset with Mr Godwin Emefiele aka 'Mefi', the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), so much so that some desire that he be… Read more »

Nigeria: Waiting to Ambush the List

One young man wrote somewhere on social media at the weekend that President Tinubu should hurry up and name members of his cabinet "so that Nigerians can rest from the anxiety,… Read more »

Africa: Respect Democracy, Ensure Political Stability in the Continent, Tinubu Tells African Leaders

* Wants UN to take firm stand against military coups Read more »

Africa: Access Bank Expands Reach in Africa, Signs Deal to Buy Standard Chartered's Subsidiaries in 5 Countries

Standard Chartered Bank and Access Bank Plc have entered into agreements for the sale of Standard Chartered's shares in its subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Declares Emefiele's Continued Detention Illegal

Justice Bello Kawu of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja has declared as illegal, unlawful, null and void the continued detention of the suspended Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: At 89, Soyinka Remains Brother, Comrade-in-Struggle - President

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, passed encomiums on Nobel laureate and elder statesman, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 89th birthday, describing him as a brother and… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 13 Chinese Nationals for Alleged Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 13 Chinese nationals over offences bordering on illegal mining… Read more »

Nigeria: House Approves Tinubu's Request for N500bn Fuel Subsidy Palliative

The House of Representatives has granted speedy approval to President Bola Tinubu's request for N500 billion for fuel subsidy palliative. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Retrieving Nigeria From Vested Interests That Have Crippled Her Devt - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured women in the country that his government is committed to ensuring that Nigeria is retrieved from all vested interests that have stifled her… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod for $800m Loan Approved By Buhari's Cabinet for Social Safety Net

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged the Senate to approve a borrowing request of $800 million. Read more »

Nigeria: Charge Emefiele Within One Week or Release Him, Court Orders DSS

Justice Adamu Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday ordered the Department of State Service (DSS) to charge the suspended Governor of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Charge Emefiele to Court Within One Week or Release Him, Court Orders DSS

Justice Adamu Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday ordered the Department of State Service (DSS) to charge the suspended Governor of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes House, Seeks N500bn From 2022 Supplementary Budget for Subsidy Palliatives

President Bola Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act for subsidy palliatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Letting the Poor Breathe

It is reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke out the words of the title of this piece. It will be heartwarming if he understands that the poor are not breathing in… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, the Case for Public Toilets

All critical stakeholders must do more to provide conveniences. Read more »

Nigeria: Drama As Court Orders EFCC to Investigate Lawyer Over Charge Against Oduah

A mild drama played out in court on Tuesday as Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered the investigation of a police lawyer, Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Peace Guaranteed With Musa As New Defence Chief - Irabor

The former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (rtd), yesterday said the peace of the nation would be guaranteed with the appointment of Major General Chris Musa as… Read more »

Nigeria: From Rags to Riches and Back - Cyrille Bahmou's Journey of Redemption and Business Expertise

Life, they say, is full of surprises. Cyrille Bahmou, a business consultant, had a taste of these surprises early on in his life. His story is not just another grass-to-grace tale;… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Panel Report Reveals Mmesoma Forged Result Unaided, Asks Her to Apologize

The panel set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the controversy surrounding the JAMB result of Miss Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, has released its report. Read more »

Nigeria: On MKO Abiola's 25th Memoriam, Tinubu Says His Message of Hope Echoes Still

President Bola Tinubu has showered encomiums on Moshood Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, on his 25th year memoriam yesterday, saying the late… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up Presidential Committee On Fiscal Policy,Tax Reforms

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in line with his promise to remove all barriers impeding… Read more »

Nigeria: To Ease Tax Burden On Businesses, Tinubu Signs Four Executive Orders

President Bola Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders deferring and suspending the commencement of certain taxes paid by individuals and companies in the country. Special Adviser… Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Warns of Risks to International Financial System

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday urged banks and other financial institutions to be vigilant and alert to possible emerging risks resulting from the circumvention of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Four Executive Orders to Ease Tax Burden On Businesses

President Bola Tinubu has assented to four Executive Orders deferring and suspending the commencement of certain taxes paid by companies in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Leadership in Disarray, Fails to Secure Minority Offices in National Assembly

For the first time in a long while, especially, since Nigeria's return to civil rule, the main opposition party, in this case, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), failed to assert any… Read more »