Copyright reform must reward the entire creative chain, not just the stars
Nigeria’s creative economy has every reason to celebrate the proposed copyright levy reform that will direct 50 per cent of read more Copyright reform must reward the entire creative chain, not just the stars
Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects
Akwa Ibom’s Assembly Complex has remained locked for nine months with little visible work, even as the state pushes ahead with tourism-related projects carrying a combined N248.83 billion budget. The post Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn ...
Smart money in a booming Nigerian market
Every year, thousands of eager investors pour their hard-earned savings into the Nigerian Exchange with the dream of turning a read more Smart money in a booming Nigerian market
WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump approval falls to 33%, DR Congo Ebola deaths hit record, Hichilema widens Zambia election lead and other stories
Trump threatens Oman over Iran talks Donald Trump, the US President, has threatened to bomb Oman if the US ally read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump approval falls to 33%, DR Congo Ebola deaths hit record, Hichilema widens Zambia election lead and other stories
Rising food prices weaken Nigeria’s disinflation gains
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased consecutively in July, but a sharp acceleration in food prices is complicating the country’s disinflation story read more Rising food prices weaken Nigeria’s disinflation gains
Geregu leaves investors in the dust as stock stays stuck at 52-week low
…changes leadership for second time in seven months Long-term shareholders of Geregu Power Plc are navigating severe wealth erosion after read more Geregu leaves investors in the dust as stock stays stuck at 52-week low
UK Cheers Adeleke, Flags BVAS, Vote Buying, Accessibility Issues in Osun Poll
Michael Olugbode, Adedayo Akinwale, Sunday Aborisade, Folalumi Alaran in Abuja, Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo, Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Segun James in Lagos, Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki
Inflation Moderates to 15.43% Despite Surge in Food Prices
• Severe in Adamawa, Yobe, Anambra, others James Emejo and Deborah Adekoya in Abuja The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and
Neconde/Nestoil Respond to ‘Malicious, Despicable’ Report on Alleged $60 Million EFCC Recovery
• Say lender angry over oil firms’ refusal to sell shares to it •Reveal meeting with EFCC not a probe, done in convivial atmosphere with all parties present •Describe ‘sponsored’
Gov Fubara: My Successor Will Continue Rivers Development Projects
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has assured residents that projects initiated by his administration will not be abandoned after he leaves office, expressing confidence
FG Moves to Strengthen Transparency in Health Sector, Deploys ICPC to Track Expenditure
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government on Monday inaugurated a Joint Task Team of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other
Edo State Speaker, Agbebaku, Forced Out
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin There were indications, yesterday, that the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbenaku, was forced out as Speaker contrary to reports that he has
Senator Remi Tinubu Leads Govs, First Ladies, Others to Ogun for Zonal Launch of National Community Food Bank Programme
Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the
Prominent Nigerians Praise IBB at 85, Hail His Contributions to Nation Building
Laleye Dipo in Minna Prominent Nigerians have showered praises on and offered prayers for more long life for former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as he marked his 75th
Mohammed Hails Peaceful Council Polls
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commended the conduct of the Bauchi State Local Government Council elections, describing the process as orderly, peaceful and
Locals Kill 13 Lakurawa Terrorists in New Attack on Sokoto State, Soldiers, Others Die
• Atiku: Condolences no longer enough, tackles FG Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto At least, about 13 members of the Lakurawa Terrorist group were killed by
15 Ethnic Regions Proposed as PANDEF, Citizens’ Group Demand Restructuring
• Seek state police, resource control, 50% derivation • Blame 1966, 1968 decrees for over-centralisation, insecurity •Demand devolution of powers, local government autonomy Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Pan Niger
EU Releases €2.3m to African Countries for Cholera Fight, Nigeria Gets €1.5m
• 61,888 cases, 1,230 deaths recorded across continent in five months Michael Olugbode in Abuja The European Union (EU) has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria and
FGN/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The Federal Government/IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, has distributed agricultural equipment to farmers and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With
Keyamo Requests IATA To Review Osubi Airport Location Code
• Directs stakeholders to reflect designation Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review
FG Holds Ember to Remember National Stakeholders Conference September 14
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The federal government has scheduled the Ember to Remember National Stakeholders Conference for September 14 at Eko Hotel, Lagos. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the
AMLSN Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s 99% Dependence on Imported Diagnostic Products, Demands Immediate Reform
Sunday Ehigiator The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Lagos State Branch, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported diagnostic products, saying the country imports
Idris: Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida Committed to United Nigeria
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has lauded former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida for his devotion to the unity of the country.
Agric Funding Hits N3.8trn as Nigeria Battles Production, Import Gaps
Fidelis David in Akure Despite a sharp rise in financing to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the country is yet to fully translate the growing capital inflow into increased productive capacity, a
Trump’s Approval Rating Falls to Record 33% Amid Ongoing US-Iran War
• Only one in five Americans, half of Republicans say conflict worth it Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency,
BATN Foundation, Lagos Deepen 8-Year Partnership to Boost Poultry Production, Food Security
Bennett Oghifo The BATN Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, has expanded its long-standing agricultural development collaboration with the launch of the ‘Chicks to Plate’ Project, a strategic
NDDC Engages Niger Delta Youths in AI Training
• As Ogbuku urges participants to generate sustainable livelihoods •Expert tasks NDDC on Niger Delta AI innovation hubs Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has
FG: Benin–Onitsha Road Concession Limiting Immediate Intervention
• Says road’s condition predated Tinubu administration Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Federal Ministry of Works has rejected claims that the Benin–Onitsha road has been deliberately neglected by the federal
United Nigeria Airlines Pledges 10-year Sponsorship of ’Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction’
Dike Onwuamaeze The United Nigeria Airlines has pledged to sponsor the prestigious annual “Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction,” for 10 years. The prize is administered by the Association of Nigerian