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….Says Labour Party candidates on the ballots The  leadership of the Labour Party has urged its members to ignore an alleged plans to sabotage the party’s candidates at the August 16 bye election, saying that it has worked to ensure that its candidates contest the elections. In a statement signed by Julius Abure, the party’s […]

…says spending focus going to areas with direct citizen impact Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, said on Thursday that government is now prioritising spending in response to falling short of key budget assumptions, particularly in oil production and price benchmarks. At a press briefing in Abuja, Edun provided […]

A healthy continent is a prosperous one. When people are well, they work more, earn more, and invest more in their communities. Conversely, when illness spreads unchecked or medical costs plunge families into debt, entire economies suffer. Despite this clear link, healthcare in Africa has long been underfunded, deprioritised, and underserved. The cost of this […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) kicked off the new season in style, claiming their first-ever UEFA Super Cup with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur after a late fightback sealed a 2-2 draw in Udine, Italy. Tottenham, in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank, appeared on course for the trophy after […]

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol ambassador, a move that has drawn both praise and concern within the aviation sector. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced the decision on Wednesday, explaining that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]

Nigeria’s oil industry is on the verge of a potential production rebound, as a new wave of offshore projects, backed by billions of barrels of untapped deepwater reserves, promises to add over 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) to national output. For years, Nigeria’s oil output has been plagued by a mix of underinvestment, operational challenges […]

Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue, Managing Director, Africa at Global Citizen, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative to harness the power of music and creativity to drive economic growth and development in Africa. With a mission to end extreme poverty, Global Citizen’s Africa arm is focused on amplifying the continent’s visibility and influence in global development. […]

…Says ” No alternative to reforms” Presidency has attributed the increase in Nigeria’s FOREX reserves from $37.195 billion on July 1, 2025, to $40.159 billion on August 7, to ongoing economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Bayo Onanuga, writing on his X handle, on Monday, cited recently released data by the Central Bank of […]

…Ex-gov urges Tinubu to call Abiodun to order …Govt asks Daniel to go for title documents regularisation Steve Oliyide, Media aide to Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun State and Senator, representing Ogun East, on Monday, said legal action might be taken over the planned demolition of the Asoludero Court, the Sagamu GRA Private Residence of […]

Lagos, Nigeria – August 11, 2025, Elektron Finance SPV Plc a funding vehicle wholly owned by Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited (“Elektron”), a leading energy infrastructure development group based in Nigeria, is pleased to announce the launch of its ₦200 Billion Bond Issuance Programme and the successful completion of a ₦4.64 Billion 15-year Series 1 […]