APC National Secretary Exits 2026 Osun Governorship Race, Citing Party Duties.
Ajibola Bashir By Olukemi Odoh In a surprising but strategic move, Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally withdrawn from the party’s contest for the 2026 governorship of Osun State. His announcement on November 22, 2025, marks a turning point in what had been a crowded field of […]
Nasarawa Unveils $400 Million Rare Earth Plant, Pushing Nigeria Into Global Minerals Spotlight.
The launch of the $400 million rare earth processing plant marks a major turning point for Nasarawa’s economic future. It positions the state as a rising force in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and the global clean-energy value chain. This milestone also reflects growing investor confidence and Governor Sule’s commitment to industrial development. Governor Sule of […]
Nigeria’s 2025 Inflation Slowdown: What It Means for Households, Businesses, and the Economy.
By Uche Vera After two difficult years marked by soaring prices and sharp policy adjustments, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of cautious relief for Nigerians. Recent figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show a clear moderation in the inflation rate compared to the highs recorded in 2023 and 2024. […]
Top 10 Performing Equities on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), January to Date.
Top 10 performing equities in 2025 As the year draws to a close, we bring you the best 10 equities that delivered the most returns to investors in from January to date. These stocks have delivered remarkable returns compared to the broader market and highlight both opportunities and lessons for investors navigating the dynamic Nigerian […]
Edun Pledges Fair and Balanced Capital Gains Tax to Sustain Investor Confidence and Market Growth.
In a recent address to capital market stakeholders, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, offered important reassurances about the government’s plans surrounding the proposed changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime. In doing so, he sought to allay fears among brokers, investors, and market operators that the tax reform […]
FG Sets Up Inter-Ministerial Committee to Enforce Nationwide Ban on Single-Use Plastics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Federal Government has taken a decisive step in the fight against environmental pollution by setting up an inter-ministerial committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics. Officially inaugurated on November 11, 2025, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ban of Single-Use Plastics is charged with coordinating policy implementation and monitoring […]
Tinubu Moves to Secure the Return of Ekweremadu to Nigeria
Ike Ekweremadu, former Senate President In a significant diplomatic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has initiated discussions with the United Kingdom to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria so that he can serve out his prison term in the country rather than remain incarcerated in the UK. Ike […]
Eko Electricity Distribution Company Re Affirms Free Pre Paid Meters Policy, Warns Against Fraudsters
Officials of the Eko Disco during a press conference in Lagos The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has reaffirmed a “zero-cost” policy for the installation of prepaid meters across its franchise area, reinforcing the message that no fees should ever be demanded from customers for processing, registration or installation. This call comes as the […]
Rekhiat Momoh: The New Managing Director of Eko DisCo
Rekhiat Momoh Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has officially appointed Rekhiat Momoh as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following a period in which she served in an acting capacity. Her confirmation marks an important leadership transition for one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential electricity distribution companies, especially at a time […]
2025 Lagos International Trade Fair:Over 3000 Exhibitors Converge at TBS. (1 million visitors expected)
LCCI hosts Lagos International Trade Fair The 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair is set to hold from 7–16 November 2025 at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the fair remains one of the most prominent business events in West Africa, attracting exhibitors, investors and […]