January 05
Nigeria: Okpebholo Hails Road Contractors, Warns Underperformers
-Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has commended road contractors delivering quality projects across Edo South Senatorial District, while warning that contracts would be… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Laws - Controversy Over Gazetted Copy Won't Distract US - Adedeji
·To tax profit only, not turnover Read more »
Nigeria: Embed Disability Inclusion in Education From Early Years, Govt Urged
Inclusion-focused consultancy, Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, has urged government to integrate disability inclusion into the education system from the earliest stages, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: WAACSP Targets Regulation of Virtual Assistant Industry
West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, has concluded plans to commence a comprehensive Virtual Assistant resource portal in the first quarter of 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Ikotun Residents Hail Police in Combating Crime
- Residents of Ikotun area in Lagos State have commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and the Commander, Command Tactical team Ijegun Annex, for reducing crime and tackling… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - SEC to Review Rules to Incentivise SME Listings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation's stock exchanges… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Manufacturers Seek Creation of Refinancing, Rediscounting Facility
To ensure single-digit interest loans ·Seeks prompt implementation of industrial policy Read more »
Nigeria: Credit to Economy Rises 1.7 Percent to N100trn
Credit to the economy crossed the N100 trillion mark for the first time, as it rose by 1.7 per cent, month-month, MoM to N100.98 trillion in November from N99.2 trillion in… Read more »
Nigeria: Solid Minerals Records 337 Percent Revenue Rise to N70bn in 2025
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development recorded a 337 per cent increase in revenue, rising to over N70 billion in 2025 from N16 billion in 2023, under the leadership of… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Don't Mess With Tax Law
The report in the PUNCH went on to state that "The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, has warned of the risks the nation becomes exposed to over alleged discrepancies… Read more »
Nigeria: Equity Investors Sustain Last Year End Rally to Gain N2.05trn
The investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX sustained the 2025 year-end rally, gaining N2.05 trillion in the four trading days of the week. Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 5, 2026
The Nigerian Naira opened the first full week of 2026 with continued fluctuations across the various market segments. As of the morning of January 5, 2026, the local currency… Read more »
Nigeria: Industry Chiefs, Economists Warn - Major Tests for Economy in 2026
Chief executives and top economists have warned that Nigeria's economy in 2026 stands at a critical crossroads, with opportunities for higher growth tempered by immediate and real… Read more »
Nigeria: Economy - How Nigerians Struggle to Accomplish Festive Celebrations
Nigerians are known for their resilient spirit of innovation when the need arises. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - What the Year Expects Us to Spread
Every new year carries a promise. But some carry an instruction. The year 2026 arrives not as a whisper but as a charge. It asks a simple question. What are you spreading? Ideas… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Native Doctor, 12 Other Suspects in Delta
Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, have arrested several suspects, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers of 2 Brothers in Edo Demand N200m Ransom
Kidnappers in Edo State who abducted two brothers, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Tahir, on January 2, 2026, are demanding a ransom of N200 million from their family. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: 25 Dead, 14 Missing After Boat Capsizes
No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
The Government of Ghana has expressed concern over what it calls a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, and the abduction of President… Read more »
Nigeria: Reflecting On Aminu Tambuwal's 60 Years of Impact
In 2011, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal happened upon our national consciousness when he won, against all compounding and confounding odds, the seat of the Speaker of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: From Promise to Performance - Rebuilding Ogun Under Dapo Abiodun
An examination of how focused leadership and strategic investments are redefining development in the Gateway State. Read more »
Nigeria: Photos - Akpabio Aide Takes Senate President's Free Medical Outreach to Lagos, Targets 700 Beneficiaries
Residents of Surulere, Lagos State, on Saturday trooped out in large numbers to benefit from a free medical outreach organised under the Akpabio Cares Initiative, a philanthropic… Read more »
Nigeria: Being Beautiful Has Merits, Demerits - Treasure Desmond
Nollywood actress and media personality, Treasure Desmond, has opened up on the advantages and challenges that come with being perceived as beautiful in the Nigerian film industry,… Read more »
Nigeria: My Red Flag Is a Man Who Talks Too Much - Bolade Adeshina
Fast-rising Yoruba Nollywood actress Bolade Adeshina has spoken candidly about her journey into acting, her views on love and relationships, and the principles guiding her growing… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Adegbesan Celebrates 60th Birthday, Launches Book in Grand Style
Chief Dotun Donald Adegbesan, the Bobaseto of Ilaro-Yewaland, marked his 60th birthday in grand style with the launch of his book, Harvest of Patience: A Life Unveiled, at the Eko… Read more »
