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]]> President Bola Tinubu signed a £746 million (N1.4 billion) financing agreement with the United Kingdom government during his state visit last week for the redevelopment of the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the TinCan Island Port Complex, two of Nigeria’s primary yet outdated trading seaports. The deal moves the needle on a project […]

]]> The Federal Government has signalled that the success of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme will be assessed primarily on fairness and inclusiveness rather than revenue performance. Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance and chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, stated this at the launch of the Purple Book in […]

]]> Six prominent Nigerians would, on April 18, 2026, be bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards by Independent Newspapers Limited in recognition of their years of efforts towards the economic and political development of the country. The Lifetime Achievement Awards seek to honour individuals for exceptional, long-term contributions and lasting impact within their field […]

]]> Nigeria’s electricity sector has, for decades, embodied a striking paradox: a nation endowed with vast generation potential yet persistently unable to deliver reliable power to its citizens. This contradiction—abundance without access—has shaped public frustration, constrained industrial growth and limited the country’s digital transformation. While generation capacity has grown in pockets, the transmission backbone remains […]

]]> Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have reinforced their hold on eighth place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Ranking following their campaign in Group A of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The African champions won two of five matches, defeating Colombia and the Philippines, but suffered defeats to South Korea, […]

]]> In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, branding isn’t just about logos and colours—it’s the story, the values, and the experiences that resonate with your audience. Strong branding can make a product or service stand out, create lasting emotional connections, and influence purchasing decisions. The essence of branding Branding is much more than a visual identity—it’s […]

]]> Providus Bank, the commercial bank in the process of acquiring ailing Unity Bank, has confirmed that it has surpassed Nigeria’s revised capital requirements for regional lenders, with a capital base as much as N65 billion. The bank made this clarification in a bid to counter recent media reports and provide factual clarification to the […]

]]> Nigeria and several African countries may face growing security vulnerabilities due to limited access to modern weapons systems, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, published in March 2026, shows that Africa accounted for just 4.5 per cent of global arms imports between 2020 and 2025, […]

]]> A directive by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), compelling life insurance companies to meet specified solvency thresholds or drop their annuity portfolios is placing significant pressure on affected firms. The move, which aims to safeguard retirees’ funds and strengthen industry stability, is already creating tension among operators whose business models have largely revolved around […]

]]> Like a well-curated script from a Nollywood flick, the Senate recently rejected the defection attempt of Senator Eyinanya Abaribe on the floor of the hallowed Red Chamber. With a proviso that he must rescind his move or risk losing his seat, the dramatic twist sent shockwaves across the nation’s political space—particularly within opposition ranks. […]