Nigeria’s tax reforms will fail to deliver citizen benefits or broad economic growth without accountability in government spending at federal and state levels, warned a public policy expert, Sam Amadi. Speaking at a BusinessDay tax reform…
No fewer than nine senators from different political parties on Thursday announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that is set to further reshape the political configuration of the Nigerian Senate. The…
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria’s banking sector is poised to attract significant investments this year as confidence in the country’s financial system continues to strengthen.…
Real estate firm, Urban Living Development Limited, on Thursday said property investment should serve as a structured pathway for individuals and families to build sustainable wealth. Speaking during the company’s third anniversary…
The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, declaring that allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight…
In Q4 2025, a total of 940,476 passengers travelled via rail system, latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. Relative to 1,037,113 reported in the corresponding quarter of 2024, the fourth quarter 2025 figure…
Speakers at the latest edition of the UBA Business Series have called on women to take greater ownership of their personal and professional growth, stressing the importance of confidence, mentorship and community in shaping the next…
A leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services Limited, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service over alleged tax non-compliance. The…
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a 45-year sub-concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop, operate, and maintain an exclusive container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos. The new container terminal is…
The global shift toward lower-carbon energy is currently facing uncertainty from a mix of investor activism, policy changes, and geopolitical turmoil, underscoring how complex the energy transition has become. At BP, a group of activist…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a two-day cyber hygiene awareness workshop aimed at strengthening the security of its digital infrastructure as preparations gradually gather momentum for the 2027 general…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Plateau State government to establish a N4 billion matching fund aimed at expanding affordable, long-term financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs…
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has called on Gulf oil and gas producers to view the country as a strategic partner rather than a competitor, especially as Middle East conflicts threaten global supply chains. In an interview with…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law, declaring that he had “no option” but to assent to the legislation after it was passed with an overwhelming majority by the National Assembly…
Former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities has unveiled new data detailing the population of persons with disabilities. The data is expected to close the decades-long gaps that have prevented an inclusive and effective…
The Movement for the Creation of Anim State out of the present South Eastern states of Imo and Anambra on Wednesday held strategic meeting with the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on the…
The Senate has passed into second reading the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2026 Appropriation Bill, authorising the issuance of N2.2 trillion from the FCT statutory revenue fund. The bill, presented by Senate leader,…
As the United States-Israeli war against Iran takes toll on the international oil market, a coalition, Partners for National Economic Progress (PANEP), has appealed to the federal government to cushion the harsh effects on Nigerians by…
Amid worsening insecurity, the Ondo State government has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ”Okada”, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. as part of measures aimed at tackling insecurity the state. The ban was…
Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned electrification projects in the Badagry axis of the state. He said the power projects would help to stimulate economic activities, enhance security and improve the…
The minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the federal government remains focused on keeping food prices stable despite growing global uncertainties that could impact the…
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures gained back losses from Tuesday’s slip on Wednesday, recovering to around $91 and $87 per barrel, respectively, even as the International Energy Agency (IEA) greenlit its largest-ever…
Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa has said that Nigeria is increasingly attracting multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres as digital transformation across Africa accelerates. The company noted that Nigeria has become a key…
Origin Automobile Works (OAW), a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, has launched its Corporate Farm Model Initiative, aiming to strengthen food security nationwide. LEADERSHIP reports that the initiative, designed to unlock immense…
The managing director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has issued a strong call for policymakers, financiers, and businesses to unite and dismantle the structural barriers stifling intra-African trade. Speaking at the Access…
Aviation unions under the joint union have called for job security and protection of staff amid the ongoing concessioning of some airports in Nigeria. Speaking at the 12th edition of the Aviation Week & Award Night, the joint union…
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have begun discussions on a strategic partnership to expand affordable housing opportunities for Nigerian workers by leveraging their statutory…
TeKnowledge, a technology services company, said it has partnered with Microsoft to strengthen Nigeria’s national workforce readiness and support inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence. The company said, “Nigeria is set to benefit…
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded another bout of losses as the market shed N107.01 billion on Wednesday due to profit-taking in major stocks, particularly Presco Plc and UACN Plc, which dragged the market into…