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Nigeria’s GDP Grows By 3.46% In Q3 2024, Driven By Services Sector

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.46% year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real terms during the third quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics...

Supreme Court Invalidates National Lottery Act, Restricts Enforcement To FCT

  The Supreme Court on Friday struck down the National Lottery Act 2005, ruling that it cannot be enforced in any state of the federation except the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In...

House Of Reps Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill For President, Governors

A proposed bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the offices of the President and state governors has been rejected by the House of...

Senate Approves ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request By President Tinubu

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) external loan to help finance Nigeria’s 2024 budget deficit. The approval, granted...

Finland Arrests Pro-Biafran Agitator Simon Ekpa On Terror Charges

Finnish authorities have arrested pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa on charges of alleged terrorist activities, including incitement to violence and financing terrorism. Finland’s National...

Diezani Seeks To Amend Suit Challenging EFCC Asset Forfeiture Order

Former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her suit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final...

POLITICS
INEC Sets November 6, 2025 For Anambra Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced November 6, 2025, as the date for the upcoming off-cycle governorship election in Anambra state, in accordance...

Senators Pass Confidence Vote In Akpabio Amid Impeachment Rumors

Senators on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following reports of an alleged plot to impeach him. Rumors circulated on Wednesday suggested...

Appeal Court Upholds Amaewhule As Speaker, Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld the recognition of Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. A three-member panel of the appellate...

Tinubu Orders Police To Protect Rivers LG Secretariats Amid Post-Election Violence

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police Force to secure local government secretariats in Rivers State following a series of attacks and arson allegedly carried out by...

Fubara Criticizes Police Actions Ahead Of Local Government Elections

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed shock at the actions of the police, alleging an attempt to invade the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC)...

APC’s Monday Okpebholo Wins Edo Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State Governorship...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Nigeria’s GDP Grows By 3.46% In Q3 2024, Driven By Services Sector

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.46% year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real terms during the third quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics...

Tinubu Seeks ₦1.77 Trillion Loan To Fund 2024 Budget Deficit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially requested the approval of a new external borrowing of $2.209 billion (₦1.767 trillion) from the Senate and the House of Representatives....

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs To 33.88% In October 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.7% in September, as the nation continues to face escalating costs of goods and services. The National Bureau...

NNPC Signs Gas Supply Deal With Dangote Refinery For Power Generation

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a significant Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) between its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML),...

NNPC Ends Petrol Imports, Moves To Local Sourcing From Dangote Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has ceased importing refined petroleum products, opting instead to source fuel from the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries,...

Access Holdings’ Assets Hit ₦41.1 Trillion In Q3 2024

Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, showcasing significant...

IMPACT
Col. (Dr) Ogbe Joehness Omoruyi (Rtd): Portrait Of A Versatile Plastic Surgeon

Ogbe Joehness Omoruyi by every standard is a distinguished Nigerian. He is a versatile physician with vast experience in healthcare delivery and management. He is also a soldier who...

Dr Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji: Expertise In Business Intelligence and ICT Management  

Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji is an uncommon Nigerian. With four Master’s degrees and a doctorate (he has a second doctorate in view), he is a guru in the world of Information Technology. He...

Dr Aderemi Michael Adelaja: Toast To A Consummate And Dedicated Nephrologist

Dr Aderemi Michael Adelaja is a seasoned and diligent physician. He is highly trained and experienced in kidney transplantation as well as the management of patients with chronic kidney...

Mr. Kenneth Luke: Leadership In Aviation Support Services

Mr. Kenneth Luke has made remarkable achievements in the area of Aviation Support Services in Nigeria. His company, Aero-Lead Limited is a formidable and widely accepted name in the...

Dr. Babajide Adefemi Alalade: Toast To A Highly Accomplished And Versatile Physician

Dr Babajide Alalade, MBBS, DRCOG, DFSRH, RICR, MPH Indiana, MD, FRSPH, FCIPM, FIMC, CMC (Distinction), qualified in Medicine from the University of Lagos and obtained his Master’s...

Dr Olayide Adebowale Jinadu: Rising Profile In Healthcare Delivery

Dr Olayide Adebowale Jinadu is a medical practitioner, entrepreneur, YouTuber, content creator, researcher and medical tourism expert. He has certifications in mother and child health,...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, marking his ascension as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The elaborate...

Muhammadu Sanusi II Returns As Emir Of Kano After Four-Year Ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, four years after his controversial removal. Governor Abba Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate...

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ado Ibrahim, Passes Away At 94

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and Vice Chairman of the Kogi State Traditional Council, Dr Ado Ibrahim, has died at the age of 94. According to family sources, the revered paramount ruler...

Alaafin Of Oyo, One Of Nigeria’s Most Prominent Kings, Lamidi Adeyemi Dies At 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 83. Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)
How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

GENERAL
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu, Gallant And Al-Masri

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri...

Russia Fires Intercontinental Missile In Ukraine Attack — Kyiv

Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during an assault on Thursday, marking the first reported use of such a powerful...

South African Police Raid Warehouses Amid Food Poisoning Deaths

South African police have uncovered warehouses in Durban allegedly storing expired food items and prescription medication during raids conducted on Wednesday. The operation comes in...

Russian Missile Strike Kills Eight, Wounds 39 In Ukraine’s Odesa Region

A Russian missile attack struck Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa on Monday, killing eight people and injuring 39 others, including four children, according to local governor...

South Africa Declines Aid For Trapped Illegal Miners Amid Crackdown

The South African government has announced it will not assist approximately 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine shaft in North West province, standing firm on its policy against...

Ghana’s Electoral Commission Releases Final Voter Register For 2024 Election

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the certified voter register for the December 7, 2024, general election, confirming a total of 18,774,159 eligible voters. According...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
Alema Of Warri Lauds Uduaghan’s Integrity And Service At 70

Former Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, was celebrated on his 70th birthday for his contributions to the state and the nation. The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi...

Governor Fubara Orders Audit Of Local Government Accounts

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed the state auditor general to initiate an audit of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) for the past three years....

Full Text Of President Tinubu’s 2024 Democracy Day Speech

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu delivered his second Democracy Day address to Nigerians since taking office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President paid tribute to the heroes...

President Tinubu Honors Awujale Of Ijebuland With Prestigious GCON National Award

In a momentous celebration of heritage and service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bestowed upon the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the esteemed Grand Commander of the...

Establish Massive Ranches Nationwide To Save Nigerian Farmers–Tyomanger

A renowned service industralist who is the current National President of the Association of Property Managers of Nigeria, Amb. Dr. David Tyomanger has called on the Federal Government...

How Russia-Ukraine War Affects Nigeria’s Crude Exports–By NNPC Ltd

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has provided insight into how the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine has impacted Nigerian crude oil inflows...

SPORTS
CAF Unveils Top Five Nominees For 2024 Awards Ahead Of Ceremony

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the Top Five Nominees in each men’s category for the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, celebrating...

Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or As Real Madrid Boycotts Ceremony

Manchester City midfielder Rodri made history by becoming the first defensive midfielder to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati captured the...

Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager Starting January 2025

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new England manager, effective from 1 January 2025. The 51-year-old German coach has signed an 18-month contract, becoming the third non-British...

Super Eagles Return To Nigeria After AFCON Qualifier Ordeal In Libya

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles have safely returned to Nigeria after their challenging experience in Libya . The Nigerian side were set to play...

NFF Withdraws Super Eagles From Libya AFCON Qualifier Following Airport Fiasco

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya following a grueling 12-hour delay...

Super Eagles’s Ademola Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon d’Or

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. The 26-year-old Atalanta star is the sole African player on the 30-man...

WOMAN
Dr (Mrs.) Markie Idowu: Solid Leadership In Financial Technology

  Dr (Mrs) Markie Idowu, crowned recently as Best Female Fintech CEO at the Nigerian Fintech Awards, has over 34 years of experience in banking and IT, 28 years of which were spent...

Dr (Mrs.) Ngozi Ogwo: Portrait of An Accounting, Finance And Management Expert

Ngozi Angela Ogwo – Ph.D., is the Managing Partner/Chief Executive Officer of Grant Thornton Nigeria and a member of the Board of Governors of Grant Thornton International. She is...

Mrs. Ololade Olayinka Nnamani: Great Accomplishments In Speech and Language Therapy

Mrs. Ololade Olayinka Nnamani is an empathetic speech and language therapist with nearly two (2) decades of experience in providing psychometric assessment, evidence-based treatment,...

Mrs. Faith Iroham: Huge Impact On Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Sector

Faith Iroham is the Chief Executive Officer at Gove Energy, a leading Oil and Gas Exploration and Field Development Servicing company in Nigeria. She is an Oil and Gas business expert...

Dr. Mercy Olufunke Adelegan: Profile In Resourcefulness, Commitment And Leadership

Dr Mercy Olufunke Adelegan is a uniquely resourceful educationist. Apart from being the founder and proprietor of the highly impressive Lafred Schools at Costain, Ebute Metta, Lagos,...

Mrs. Olamide Adeniji: A Commitment To The Delivery Of Quality Education

Mrs. Olamide Adeniji has from a young age been passionate about the development of young children and would visit her mother’s nursery & primary school on school holidays to work...

ENTERTAINMENT
Chidimma Adetshina Named Miss Universe First Runner-Up

Chidimma Adetshina, a 22-year-old beauty queen representing Nigeria, has expressed her excitement after achieving the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. The...

FG Suspends Senior Correctional Officers Over Bobrisky Bribery Allegations

The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris...

Diddy Arrested, Faces Federal Charges For Racketeering And Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in New York on Sept. 16. According to a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17,...

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Overturned, Paving Way For New Trial

Harvey Weinstein, the former film mogul convicted of rape in 2020, saw his conviction overturned Thursday by a New York state court, setting the stage for a potential new trial. The...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES
Syd-Monic Foundation Concludes Third Medical Outreach In Lagos

After a most engaging week of delivering healthcare to the under-served and indigent in Lagos, Syd-Monic Foundation concluded its third annual Medical and Surgical Outreach on Sunday,...

Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...