February 22
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Kemi Nandap Nis Cg, Ibrahim Gaga Neximbank Director
President Bola Tinubu yesterday approved the appointment of Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), with effect from March 1, 2024. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Economy Has Positive Outlook - Governor
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, said despite the apparent gloomy picture of the country's economy, the future was bright and positive,… Read more »
February 18
West Africa: Tinubu - Nigeria Open to Talks With Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ready to Host African Central Bank #AUSummit
*Expresses readiness to host African Central Bank Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe Always Wanted You to Consider It Done
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe (15 August 1966 - 9 February 2024) Read more »
Nigeria: Again, We Say No to the NGO Regulation Bill
From the 8th National Assembly when the idea was first mooted, proposals to regulate civil society groups have come under different nomenclatures. Despite being shot down by… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Education and the Fiditi Proposal
Old students' associations can be a bridge between the past and future. In several countries, academic institutions owe their survival and development to the vibrancy of these… Read more »
Nigeria: The Ban On Single-Use Plastics...II
It's time to take a stand on the use of plastics Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Telling Chizoba's Story
Herbert Wigwe everyone knew, but not many knew the backbone behind his immense success. I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Read more »
Nigeria: Musings With Graduands
What you wish today may not be so appealing tomorrow, the world is evolving, and in its evolution dynamics change. Strategies are dynamic and ought to evolve according to… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: The Danger After Afcon 2023
Most Nigerians are tense and not at ease. The reasons are plausible. The scourge of hunger, spiralling inflation, insecurity, and a sense that the country is in distress stares us… Read more »
Nigeria: Is Football the Only Killer?
Deadlines dictatorially set by editors for the submission of column articles made it compulsory for me to finish this write up many hours before the Super Eagles took to the pitch… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Cardoso, CBN and the Nigerian Economy
It is not just the menace of insecurity in the land that has been in the news in Nigeria, the economy too, and indeed the latter for obvious reasons as well, with the national… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Protest in Minna Over High Cost of Living
Scores of Women and youth on Monday protested the high cost of living in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing the Cancer Scourge
Government should create the enabling environment for tackling the disease Read more »
West Africa: Eco-Was, Eco-Is, Eco-Must
VIEW FROM THE GALLERY BY MAHMUD JEGA Read more »
February 04
West Africa: Don't Endanger Our Age-Long Bonds of Fraternity, Niger Republic Tells Nigeria
Says it assisted Nigeria during the civil war Read more »
Nigeria: APC Wins House Seats in Lagos, Ondo, Cross River As INEC Suspends Elections in Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Kano
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday won three House of Representatives' seats in Lagos, Ondo and Cross River states just as the Independent National Electoral Commission… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Corruption Body Moves on 'More Holistic' Approach, Uses Religion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) flagged off some programmes and activities under the theme, "Youth, Religion and the Fight Against Corruption". This is an… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: CBN Unfolds Measures to Boost Fx Supply, Mitigate Foreign Currency Speculation
In a major policy initiative aimed at market correction and to boost FX supply, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, mandated deposit money banks (DMBs) to ensure that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Otedola Emerges Chairman of FBN Holdings
The management of FBN Holdings Plc yesterday announced the appointment of Mr. Femi Otedola as new Chairman of the oldest financial institution in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: The Bane of Uncontrolled Population
An unplanned population is a disaster in the making Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas and the Three Rebels
On Sunday, the coup leaders in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced the withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a joint… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: CBN Issues Fresh Requirements to Mitigate Foreign Currency Risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Wednesday expressed concern over the growth in foreign currency exposures of banks through their Net Open Position (NOP). Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: CBN Pays Additional $64m, Concludes Fx Payment of Verified Airlines Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has concluded the payment of all verified claims by airlines with an additional 64.44 million dollars. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Obiano Pleads Not Guilty to N4bn Money Laundering Charge
A former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the nine-count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial… Read more »