The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
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CBN Issues Final Licenses to First Batch of 82 BDCs Under Tougher 2024 Guidelines, Demands N2 Billion Capital for Top Tier
CBN Issues Final Licenses to First Batch of 82 BDCs Under Tougher 2024 Guidelines, Demands N2 Billion Capital for Top Tier In a major step towards sanitizing the retail segment of Nigeria’s turbulent foreign exchange (FX) market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the issuance of the first batch of final licenses to 82 […]
Benin Government Arrests Over a Dozen Soldiers, Including Ringleaders, Hours After Mutineers Attempted to Oust President Patrice Talon
Benin Government Arrests Over a Dozen Soldiers, Including Ringleaders, Hours After Mutineers Attempted to Oust President Patrice Talon Loyalist forces in the Republic of Benin have successfully thwarted an attempted military coup, with the government confirming the arrest of around a dozen soldiers in connection with the uprising. The swift arrests, which include the operation’s […]
FG’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy Revenue Hits N360 Billion Total, Doubles Collection Rate After Extension of N50 Charge to Fintech Giants
FG’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy Revenue Hits N360 Billion Total, Doubles Collection Rate After Extension of N50 Charge to Fintech Giants The Federal Government’s policy of expanding the tax net to capture Nigeria’s booming digital economy has yielded a massive financial dividend, with total revenue generated from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) reportedly doubling […]
Federal Government Secures Release of 100 Pupils from Niger Catholic School After Two Weeks in Captivity, 165 Victims Remain
Federal Government Secures Release of 100 Pupils from Niger Catholic School After Two Weeks in Captivity, 165 Victims Remain The Federal Government secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted by armed bandits from the St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development comes more […]
UNESCO-Backed Global Initiative Warns Misinformation is Sabotaging Climate Action, Urges Governments to Protect Truth and Expose Denialism
UNESCO-Backed Global Initiative Warns Misinformation is Sabotaging Climate Action, Urges Governments to Protect Truth and Expose Denialism The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued a stern warning that a global tide of climate misinformation and disinformation is posing a direct threat to public understanding and hindering the implementation of effective measures […]
FCMB Group’s Gross Earnings Soar 40.9% to Record N828.1 Billion in 9M 2025, Fueled by 64.7% Surge in Interest Income
FCMB Group’s Gross Earnings Soar 40.9% to Record N828.1 Billion in 9M 2025, Fueled by 64.7% Surge in Interest Income FCMB Group Plc has announced a robust financial performance for the first nine months of the year, posting a significant surge in top-line earnings despite a tough macroeconomic environment. According to its unaudited results filed […]
Lagos State Tops Nigeria’s 2025 Ease of Doing Business Ranking with 85.6% Score, Widens Gap Over Kaduna and Oyo
Lagos State Tops Nigeria’s 2025 Ease of Doing Business Ranking with 85.6% Score, Widens Gap Over Kaduna and Oyo The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has officially released its 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Report, confirming that Lagos State has maintained its position as the most competitive business environment in Nigeria. Lagos […]
Ekiti APC Commences State-Wide Electronic Membership Registration, Aimed at Creating Digital Database and Mobilizing Support for Tinubu’s Agenda
Ekiti APC Commences State-Wide Electronic Membership Registration, Aimed at Creating Digital Database and Mobilizing Support for Tinubu’s Agenda The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally rolled out its electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise, signaling an aggressive push to digitize its operations and strengthen its political structure ahead of the 2026/2027 electoral […]
PDP Vows Immediate Court Action to Declare Seats of 17 Defected Rivers Lawmakers Vacant, Labels Them ‘Political Puppets’
PDP Vows Immediate Court Action to Declare Seats of 17 Defected Rivers Lawmakers Vacant, Labels Them ‘Political Puppets’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced its resolve to immediately commence legal proceedings aimed at recovering the mandates of 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The […]
Joint Task Force Storms Enugu–Benue Border Forest, Rescues 14 Hostages Abducted While Returning From Burial Ceremony
Joint Task Force Storms Enugu–Benue Border Forest, Rescues 14 Hostages Abducted While Returning From Burial Ceremony A major victory against criminal elements was recorded on Friday, December 5, 2025, as troops of Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA, in close collaboration with local vigilante operatives, successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims during […]
Delta First Lady Tobore Oborevwori Charges Royal Mothers to Mobilize Community Women for Immediate PVC Registration
Delta First Lady Tobore Oborevwori Charges Royal Mothers to Mobilize Community Women for Immediate PVC Registration The Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has issued a clear directive to traditional institutions across the state, calling on royal mothers to champion the cause of women’s political empowerment by ensuring comprehensive registration for […]
Oyo Police Confirm Abduction of JCI Ibadan Elite President Ibukun Otesile by Gunmen at Her Akobo Residence
Oyo Police Confirm Abduction of JCI Ibadan Elite President Ibukun Otesile by Gunmen at Her Akobo Residence The Oyo State Police Command has officially confirmed the abduction of a prominent Ibadan personality, Mrs. Ibukun Otesile, the 2025 President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ibadan Elite. Otesile, who is also the daughter of Reverend Dr. Olalekan […]
Netflix Secures Definitive $72 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Assets, Including HBO Max and DC Comics
Netflix Secures Definitive $72 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros. Studio and Streaming Assets, Including HBO Max and DC Comics In a monumental transaction set to redefine the global entertainment landscape, Netflix, Inc. today, Friday, December 5, 2025, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the film, television studio, and streaming assets […]
Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber Urges Entrepreneurs to Tap into Central European Market, Citing Slovenia’s EU Membership and Stable Economy
Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber Urges Entrepreneurs to Tap into Central European Market, Citing Slovenia’s EU Membership and Stable Economy The Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce has strongly encouraged the Nigerian business community to actively explore the substantial trade and investment opportunities available in Slovenia, describing the Central European nation as a promising frontier for global expansion. The appeal […]
Asian Markets Show Mixed Results as Investors Await Crucial US Inflation Data Set to Finalize Bets on Next Week’s Federal Reserve Rate Cut
Asian Markets Show Mixed Results as Investors Await Crucial US Inflation Data Set to Finalize Bets on Next Week’s Federal Reserve Rate Cut Asian stock markets traded with mixed results today, Friday, December 5, 2025, as investors struggled for a firm direction ahead of critical economic data from the United States that is expected to […]
Investor Confidence and Strong Harvest Propel Nigeria’s Agro-Sector Output to Record N30.5 Trillion in Q3 2025
Investor Confidence and Strong Harvest Propel Nigeria’s Agro-Sector Output to Record N30.5 Trillion in Q3 2025 Nigeria’s agricultural sector has demonstrated significant resilience and growth, with the latest figures indicating that the sector’s output soared to N30.5 trillion in the Third Quarter (Q3) of 2025. This impressive performance is primarily attributed to a sharp surge in […]
Works Minister Umahi Assures Protesting Contractors, Sets December 20 Deadline for Payment of N4 Trillion Debt Backlog
Works Minister Umahi Assures Protesting Contractors, Sets December 20 Deadline for Payment of N4 Trillion Debt Backlog The Federal Government has moved decisively to quell rising tensions among contractors handling critical infrastructure projects, assuring them that all verifiable outstanding payments will be cleared by December 20, 2025. The assurance was delivered by the Minister of […]
FCT Minister Wike Justifies Mass Defection of 17 Pro-Wike Lawmakers, Citing ‘Fully Factionalised’ PDP as Constitutional Basis
FCT Minister Wike Justifies Mass Defection of 17 Pro-Wike Lawmakers, Citing ‘Fully Factionalised’ PDP as Constitutional Basis The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, Friday, December 5, 2025, weighed in on the mass defection of Rivers State House of Assembly members, declaring that the defected lawmakers were “free to leave the […]
Osun Assembly Passes Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, Stripping Politicians of Signatory Power and Imposing N50m Fine for Violation
Osun Assembly Passes Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, Stripping Politicians of Signatory Power and Imposing N50m Fine for Violation In a major step toward curbing financial mismanagement and strengthening accountability at the grassroots level, the Osun State House of Assembly today, Friday, December 5, 2025, passed the Osun State Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, 2025. […]
Akure North Council Chairman Seeks Monarchs’ Active Support Against Insecurity, Donates Official Vehicles to Boost Surveillance
Akure North Council Chairman Seeks Monarchs’ Active Support Against Insecurity, Donates Official Vehicles to Boost Surveillance The Chairman of the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Johnson Ogunbolude, today, Friday, December 5, 2025, made a direct appeal to traditional rulers in the council, urging them to intensify their support for government efforts […]