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How EFCC’s recovery drive is returning stolen capital to Nigeria’s economy
From tax recoveries and restitution to student loans and consumer credit, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency is betting recovered wealth can do read more How EFCC’s recovery drive is returning stolen capital to Nigeria’s…
Taxpayers urged to familiarise with provisions of tax laws
Emmanuel Nnamani, chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), has urged Nigerians, particularly taxpayers and business owners, to read more Taxpayers urged to familiarise with provisions of tax laws
Building Great Businesses: The harder work begins after the idea
Authors: Scott Becker with Molly Gamble Reviewer: Kenneth Athekame Print length: 208 pages Language: English Publisher: Forefront Books Publication Date: read more Building Great Businesses: The harder work begins after…
Ophthalmologists Migration Costs Nigeria $150,000 Each Yearly –Society
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) says the migration of one ophthalmologist could cost the Nigerian economy about 150,000 dollars annually, amid growing concerns over the country’s eye-care workforce…
Anambra gives landowners December 31 deadline to recertify C of Os
Anambra State has given landowners until December 31, 2026, to recertify their old Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) or risk losing access... The post Anambra gives landowners December 31 deadline to recertify C of Os…
NEPC Trains 70 Small-Holder Farmers In Adamawa
No fewer than 70 small-holder farmers were trained on good agricultural practices and pesticide management by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in Adamawa. The NEPC Executive Director, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made…
No PPP has been cancelled under Tinubu, investor confidence is growing — Ewalefoh
In this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, Dr Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director-General/CEO of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), discusses the commission’s reforms to accelerate Public Private…
How Africa can accelerate intra-African trade momentum
Boosting trade flows amongst African countries remains a key economic priority. There is significant opportunity to accelerate the growing intra-African read more How Africa can accelerate intra-African trade momentum
When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference
Here is a critique of the Nigerian Bar Association’s decision to feature a popular social media influencer in a plenary read more When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference
2027: Nigerians urge the Church to form pressure group to monitor, deepen democracy
Nigeria’s democratic trajectory since 1999 has taken so many hits that political observers believe the country cannot afford to get read more 2027: Nigerians urge the Church to form pressure group to monitor, deepen…
The new industrial blueprint: Bridging the skills Gap for regional renaissance
Nigeria’s economic realignment has laid bare a structural crisis: a rapidly expanding youth population is meeting a labour market that read more The new industrial blueprint: Bridging the skills Gap for regional…
Suspicious transaction reports: Is Nigeria doing enough?
A member of my marketing team recently told me that we had a problem with approximately 400 contact records. My read more Suspicious transaction reports: Is Nigeria doing enough?
End Port Bottlenecks, Set World-class Benchmarks, Oyedele Charges Customs
The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to eliminate port bottlenecks, accelerate cargo clearance and adopt world-class performance…
The Bereton Montessori school system seen lacing the Niger Delta education terrace
Rivers State is no longer regarded as an educationally disadvantaged state. Rather, the state is seen as one of the read more The Bereton Montessori school system seen lacing the Niger Delta education terrace
POS lady shocks lawyers: Hard-pressed single mother returns N70,000 at NBA conference after days of searching for owner
…Says, I cannot take what does not belong to me, despite my situation Lawyers at the closing moments of the read more POS lady shocks lawyers: Hard-pressed single mother returns N70,000 at NBA conference after days of…
How Tinubu’s planned absence from 81st UNGA may hurt Nigeria’s push for global partnerships
For Nigeria, the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is more than another item on the presidential calendar. It is read more How Tinubu’s planned absence from 81st UNGA may hurt Nigeria’s push for global…
Xenophobia: Opportunities for locals not improving despite forced exit of ‘illegal’ immigrants from S/Africa
It has been months since over 178,000 African immigrants left South Africa over immigration crackdown and anti-immigration protests, including 1,695 read more Xenophobia: Opportunities for locals not improving despite…
Macro to Micro… Who Will Tell The President?
When pounded yam has lumps, you re-pound the yam to achieve the required consistency. Away from all the contrived obfuscations of contemporary economic analysis, we ought to be able to honestly re-evaluate where we are…
Refiners Demand Pricing Template For Local Refineries
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has urged the government and regulators to urgently establish a commercially sensible pricing template for crude supplied to domestic refineries. The…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits 6-month High In August – NESG
Nigeria’s business environment strengthened further in August 2026, with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) Current Business Performance Index (CBPI) climbing to 112.7 points, up from 108.6 points in July and…
Dangote’s Fortune Rises $3.3m Over Refinery IPO – Forbes
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, added $3.3 million to his personal fortune on Friday as investors reacted to fresh developments surrounding the planned public listing of his oil refinery, according to Forbes’…
Elegy for Dotun Oladipo
When his longtime associate and composer, Akanni Fatai (alias B’olodeoku), died in the late 1970s, the Apala music emperor, Ayinla Omowura, captured the shock in a tear-jerking elegy. The post Elegy for Dotun Oladipo…
2027: Why EFCC May Not Reopen Alleged Corruption Case Against Atiku – Sources
By Chibuzo Ukaibe Abuja and Zaharadden Umar, Sokoto Indications emerged yesterday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may not harken to the request by a former member of the House of…
US Military Destroys Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks
•Iran vows more severe reprisals if attacks continue The United States military yesterday said its forces struck and disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Sunbeth Global Concepts redeems ₦25.1bn CP, demonstrating strong liquidity, investor confidence
The redemption, completed on the notes’ maturity date of 4 September 2026, underscores the Company’s financial discipline, liquidity position and commitment to meeting its obligations to investors. The post Sunbeth…
CSOs, Others Seek Security, Living Wage
Right activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations have called for urgent and comprehensive reforms to address insecurity, economic hardship and hindrances to Nigeria’s democratic growth. They made the call…
Report: Banks’ Deposits with CBN Declined 1.14% to N82.99tn in August
Kayode Tokede Nigerian banks’ deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) declined by 1.14 per cent month-on-month to N82.99 trillion in August 2026, from N83.96 trillion recorded in July,
FG: Tinubu’s Reforms Have Achieved a Reasonable Degree of Price Stability and Economic Growth
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The federal government has said President Bola Tinubu’s reforms have achieved a reasonable degree of price stability and economic growth, adding that the country was gradually
Atiku playing to the gallery, 15 northern states ‘ll collapse if subsidy returns – OAU prof
“The Federation Account is the jugular of more than 30 states. Only about four states in Nigeria can survive without the Federation Account" The post Atiku playing to the gallery, 15 northern states ‘ll collapse if…
