GTCO’s N10 Billion Private Placement: A Regulatory Response to Growth Understanding GTCO’s Strategic Capital Raise In a move that underscores the unique regulatory landscape for Nigerian financial conglomerates, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) successfully concluded a N10 billion private placement in late December 2025. The transaction, which received prior approvals from the Central Bank of […]
Top 10 most expensive areas to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Lagos
Top 10 Most Expensive Areas to Rent a 2-Bedroom Apartment in Lagos Lagos Rental Market 2025: The Top 10 Priciest Areas for a 2-Bedroom Apartment In the dynamic Lagos real estate landscape, two-bedroom apartments remain highly sought-after. Property experts note their enduring popularity stems from an optimal balance of space, comfort, and relative affordability, catering […]
Rebooting tax reform: Bridging the trust gap
Rebooting Tax Reform: Bridging the Trust Gap in Nigeria Rebooting Tax Reform: Bridging the Trust Gap in Nigeria The proposed new tax regime in Nigeria faces significant public skepticism, a challenge rooted not in its technical design but in its neglect of a foundational principle: tax morale. The controversy surrounding the bill’s passage and the […]
974 Nigerians face deportation from Canada as immigration crackdown intensifies
Canada’s Immigration Enforcement: 974 Nigerians in Deportation Process Nearly 1,000 Nigerians in Canada’s Deportation Pipeline as Enforcement Accelerates Official data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reveals that 974 Nigerians are currently under “removal in progress” orders, placing Nigeria as the fifth-highest source country for impending deportations. This development occurs as Canada intensifies its […]
Sovereign Trust Insurance appoints Lucas Durojaiye as MD/CEO following Soyinka’s retirement
Sovereign Trust Insurance Announces Leadership Transition: Dr. Lucas Durojaiye Appointed MD/CEO Sovereign Trust Insurance Appoints Dr. Lucas Durojaiye as Managing Director and CEO The Board of Directors of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Lucas A. Durojaiye as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership transition […]
NNPC Ltd completes AKK gas pipeline main line to boost northern gas supply
NNPC Ltd Achieves Milestone with AKK Gas Pipeline Main Line Completion NNPC Ltd Completes AKK Gas Pipeline Main Line, Paving Way for Northern Industrialization The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful completion of the main pipeline line for the strategic Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas project. This critical achievement marks a pivotal step […]
ipNX signs MoU with Katsina State Government to drive broadband expansion and digital transformation
ipNX and Katsina State Forge Partnership for Broadband Expansion and Digital Transformation ipNX and Katsina State Government Sign MoU to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Development In a significant move to bolster its digital economy, the Katsina State Government has entered a strategic partnership with leading Nigerian ICT firm, ipNX Nigeria Limited. The formal signing of a […]
Tinubu cancels $1.42bn and N5.57tn of NNPCL’s legacy debts to federation account
Tinubu Approves Cancellation of NNPCL’s $1.42bn and N5.57tn Legacy Debts to Federation Presidential Directive Clears NNPCL’s Legacy Debts to Federation Account President Bola Tinubu has authorized the cancellation of significant legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to the Federation Account. The move erases approximately $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in […]
Atiku seeks fresh legislative consideration of Tinubu tax laws over gazette controversy
Atiku Calls for Legislative Review of Tinubu Tax Laws Amid Gazette Dispute Atiku Urges Fresh Legislative Process for Tax Laws Following Gazette Controversy Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally called for a new legislative review of the Tinubu administration’s tax reform laws. This demand follows a Senate confirmation that the officially published versions of […]
JAMB sets first quarter of 2026 for commencement of UTME registration
JAMB Announces Q1 2026 for UTME Registration Commencement JAMB Finalizes Preparations, Sets First Quarter 2026 for UTME Registration The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that the registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence in the first quarter of 2026. This timeline was confirmed in the Board’s […]
Stop media attacks on EFCC ,CSO urges corruption suspects
Civil Society Organization Calls for Cessation of Media Campaigns Against EFCC CSO Issues Appeal to Halt Media Attacks on Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency A prominent Civil Society Organization has issued a strong appeal, urging individuals facing corruption allegations to cease coordinated media campaigns against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The CSO argues that such tactics […]
Nigerians in US pledge stronger collaboration with FG
Nigerian Diaspora in the US Forges Stronger Ties with Federal Government for National Development Nigerian Diaspora in the US Commits to Enhanced Partnership with Federal Government In a significant demonstration of transnational solidarity, prominent Nigerian professionals and business leaders across the United States have formally pledged to deepen their collaborative efforts with the Federal Government […]
Overland Airways resumes Ibadan-Abuja flights
Overland Airways Resumes Key Ibadan-Abuja Route, Boosting Regional Connectivity Overland Airways Revitalizes Domestic Travel with Ibadan-Abuja Flight Resumption In a significant boost to Nigeria’s domestic aviation network, Overland Airways has officially resumed its crucial flight services between Ibadan and Abuja. This strategic reconnection of two major economic and political hubs marks a positive development for […]
2027: Obi slams Reps for failing to criminalise vote-buying
Obi Criticizes House of Representatives Over Vote-Buying Legislation Failure Peter Obi Condemns Legislative Inaction on Electoral Reform In a pointed critique of Nigeria’s legislative process, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has publicly slammed the House of Representatives for its failure to pass a bill criminalizing vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general elections. The condemnation highlights […]
AFCON: Davido stakes over N36m on Nigeria, Tanzania game
Davido’s High-Stakes AFCON Wager: A $40,000 Bet on Nigeria’s Victory Davido Places Major Bet on Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Clash In a move highlighting the intense national pride surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian music superstar Davido has placed a substantial wager on the country’s football team. The artist has staked over 36 […]
Ghana Police warn sex denial in marriage may attract two-year jail term
Legal Implications of Marital Relations: Ghana’s Police Clarify Statute on Consent Ghanaian Law on Marital Consent: Understanding the Legal Landscape In a significant move to clarify national statutes, the Ghana Police Service has issued a public reminder regarding the legal consequences of denying sex within marriage. According to the country’s criminal code, a spouse who […]
Reps constitute committee to probe alleged alterations in tax laws
House of Representatives Launches Probe into Alleged Tax Law Alterations House of Representatives Initiates Investigation into Tax Legislation Amendments In a decisive move to ensure legislative integrity and fiscal transparency, the House of Representatives has formally constituted a special committee to investigate allegations of unauthorized alterations to the nation’s tax laws. This probe underscores the […]
We won’t tolerate banditry, criminals activities in Ondo boundary communities – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Vows Firm Action Against Border Insecurity and Criminal Activities Ondo State Government Takes a Firm Stand on Border Community Security In a decisive move to safeguard its territories, the Ondo State Government has issued a stern warning against the rising tide of banditry and criminal activities plaguing its boundary communities. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa […]
Police raid kidnappers’ den, neutralise two suspects, rescue abducted woman in Rivers
Rivers State Police Neutralize Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Victim in Daring Raid Police Raid Kidnappers’ Den in Rivers, Rescue Abducted Woman In a decisive operation, the Rivers State Police Command successfully stormed a kidnappers’ hideout, resulting in the neutralization of two suspects and the safe rescue of a recently abducted woman. The raid underscores the ongoing […]
Anglican cleric sues Nigerian navy for alleged rights violation, seeks N500m damages
Nigerian Navy Faces N500 Million Lawsuit from Anglican Cleric Over Alleged Rights Violations Anglican Cleric Files N500m Damages Suit Against Nigerian Navy for Rights Infringement A prominent Anglican cleric has initiated a significant legal battle against the Nigerian Navy, filing a lawsuit that seeks N500 million in damages for alleged human rights violations. The case, […]
Police insist no court order restrained tinted glass permit enforcement
Police Clarify Stance on Tinted Glass Enforcement Amidst Political Developments Police Authorities Assert Unimpeded Enforcement of Tinted Glass Regulations In a definitive statement aimed at clarifying operational protocols, the Nigeria Police Force has firmly insisted that no court order has restrained its enforcement of regulations governing tinted glass permits. This clarification comes amidst public speculation […]
Abuja traditional leaders drum support for Tinubu, Wike
Abuja Traditional Leaders Rally Behind Tinubu and Wike: A Strategic Endorsement | Political Analysis Abuja Traditional Council Declares Support for Tinubu and Wike, Highlighting Regional Alliances In a significant political development, the Council of Traditional Rulers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has publicly declared its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the […]
Customs intercept N2.28bn undeclared foreign currencies at Lagos airport
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts N2.28 Billion in Undeclared Currencies at Lagos Airport | Financial Security Update Nigeria Customs Intercepts N2.28 Billion in Undeclared Foreign Currencies at Lagos International Airport In a decisive move underscoring the federal government’s commitment to financial integrity, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted undeclared foreign currencies valued at a staggering […]
$1 billion can’t lure me into politics — Oyedepo
Bishop Oyedepo Declares: No Financial Inducement Can Lure Me Into Politics Beyond Monetary Lure: Oyedepo’s Firm Stance on Political Non-Participation In a nation where political ambition is often fueled by economic incentive, the declaration by Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, stands as a striking counter-narrative. The cleric has publicly and […]
Security forces kill another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Na’Allah, in Sokoto
Security Forces Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Na’Allah in Sokoto Operation | Security Analysis Security Forces Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Na’Allah in Sokoto Operation In a significant blow to criminal networks plaguing Northwestern Nigeria, joint security forces have confirmed the successful operation leading to the death of a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Na’Allah, in […]