President Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Better Days Ahead Amid Challenges
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that despite the current challenges facing the nation, better days are ahead. Speaking through National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu at the graduation ceremony of…
Ghana: Ruling party’s Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates ex-President Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conceded defeat in the 2024 elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory.…
Lagos State Govt Enforces Zero Tolerance for Substandard Construction Materials
The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards in construction by declaring zero tolerance for the use of substandard materials. Builders and developers have been warned…
Corruption and Politics Erode University Leadership TETFund Boss Raises Alarm
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sunday Echono, has sounded a warning over the increasing encroachment of politics and corruption into the appointment of Vice Chancellors…
Untapped Renewable Energy Can Fully Meet Nigeria’s Power Needs – Expert
A renowned Professor of Process Systems Engineering and applied thermodynamics expert, Funmilayo Osuolale, has highlighted Nigeria’s untapped renewable energy potential as a critical solution to the nation's energy challenges. Speaking…
FIT Microfinance Bank Aims to Revolutionize Real Estate Financing
The Chairman of FIT Group of Companies, Chief Loretta Aniagolu, has announced that the newly launched FIT Microfinance Bank is set to play a pivotal role in assisting real estate…
Naira Surges Below N2,000 Against the Pound for the First Time in Five Months
The Nigerian naira has broken new ground by trading below N2,000 to the British pound for the first time in five months, marking a significant shift in the country's foreign…
Dangote Cement Empowers 46 Solar Energy Installers, Entrepreneurs in Kogi State
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to socio-economic empowerment and sustainable development by training and graduating 46 solar energy installers and entrepreneurs through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.…
Costly World Bank loans behind tax reforms rush
For those querying the rationale behind the rush to pass the tax reform bill, I say look no further—the World Bank loans approved in June 2024 are to blame. Some…
Naira appreciates to N1,600/$ at parallel market — best in four months
The naira appreciated to N1,600 to the dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday. The currency appreciated by a 6.70 percent gain from N1,715/$…