…globally competitive is commonplace. “The historical reason for this interventionist policy template ranges from economic, through political, to security considerations. There is no gainsaying the criticality of the maritime industry to the economic growth of Nigeria as it provides the interface between it and the oil…

…farms. Stop wasting enormous economic opportunities in the name of a failed and outdated policy.Legalize and properly regulate cannabis. Invest in research, harness its legitimate medicinal and industrial potential, create jobs, generate revenue, and build an industry Nigerians can benefit from.You cannot burn your way…

…driven by a combination of factors, including exchange-rate stability and tight monetary policy, rather than fuel price reduction alone. He noted that the real challenge was that food prices and the cost of other essential household items remained high, meaning Nigerians were yet to benefit significantly from the lower…

Nigeria’s top policymakers, financial regulators, banking executives, fintech innovators, economists and capital market operators will gather in Lagos on September 19 and 20 for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 36th Anniversary Annual Conference. The event, themed “Building on the Gains of Re…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Kano State - A Magistrate Court in Kano State has ordered the remand of Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe in a correctional facility after he was charged with trespass and stealing shoes from a mosque located wit…

…congratulate him on his re-election and constructively share with him innovative policy ideas that can help him serve the interests of our people much better,” Bamidele said. He argued that the APC should not regard the outcome as an outright defeat, noting that Adeleke was formerly a member of the APC and had expresse…

…month-on-month basis", NBS stated on X.Note that the Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee, in July, retained the country's interest rate at 26.50 percent. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 6:53 PM | Share this Story

…7,500 payment cards issued over the next three years.At the same time, the CBN’s cash policy allows individuals to withdraw up to ₦500,000 weekly across channels, although ATM withdrawals are capped at ₦100,000 daily. Withdrawals above the weekly threshold attract excess withdrawal charges, according to a report by Bus…

…is an independent electoral integrity initiative established by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, an Abuja-based think tank founded by former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka. The Osun State governorship election was held on Saturday, August 15, with Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerging as the winner…

…are likely to remain elevated in the near term, given the apex bank’s ongoing tight policy stance. The Treasury Bills market closed the trading week on a calm note. Activity was limited to pockets of demand on the long end of the NTB curve, where the 12 August bill traded around 17.30 per cent. On the Open Market Opera…

…and Shared Prosperity,” will take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel and bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, development partners, civil society organisations and young Nigerians. According to NESG, the summit comes at a critical point in Nigeria’s economic development, following three years of s…

…its obligations to customers and other stakeholders. Guinea Insurance has also reassured policyholders, brokers, corporate customers, business partners and investors that its operations remain fully active. “Guinea Insurance is also pleased to confirm that its name has been published by the National Insurance Commissio…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues New figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that the South East records the highest share of households with electricity access in Nigeria, while the North East sits at the bottom of the…

…helped him establish an emotional connection with voters. “Politics is not only policy. It is emotion, identity, presence and belonging,” he said. Israel also highlighted Davido’s role in youth mobilisation, saying the singer used his influence, networks, music and digital reach to connect the campaign with young voter…

…but also by emotion, identity, presence and a sense of belonging. “Politics is not only policy. It is emotion, identity, presence and belonging. Governor Adeleke stayed close to his grassroots while some opponents dismissed the very traits that strengthened his connection with the people. “Our party must therefore stop…

…incomes, foreign exchange savings and increased industrial capacity. “We don’t lack policy. What we have struggled with is world-class execution,” Bakrin said, adding that the challenge was more about governance than farming. The NSDC boss described the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan 2.0 as an “acceleration mandate” aimed a…

…to promote credible and transparent elections in Nigeria. Its members include the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), CLEEN Foundation, ActionAid Nigeria, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), amongst others.

…six games of the 2026 regular season for violating its Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. The suspension takes effect on August 30, although he remains eligible to participate in the Titans’ preseason activities and games. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Johnson, 28, explained the circumstances in a stateme…

…of farmers by the herdsmen be a top item on the agenda of the proposed government policy? “Where at the negotiating table are the representatives of farmers’ communities that have suffered attacks, destruction and displacement? “Where are the traditional institutions and landowners whose ancestral land is targeted to b…

USCIS has updated its policy on what happens to foreigners who miss their citizenship application appointments in the USThe US government clarified that N-600 applicants who skip ASC appointments without a valid excuse risk having their applications deemed abandonedMilitary personnel serving outside the US are protecte…

…historically played a major role in workers’ welfare, industrial relations and national policy debates, its political posture has attracted increased attention since the emergence of the Labour Party as a major political force during the 2023 elections. The latest disagreement involving Sessi and WoPU raises fresh ques…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Osogbo, Osun State - No fewer than 73 election-related violent incidents were recorded across Osun State between October 2025 and July 2026, with 12 deaths reported in 14 local government areas.This is ac…

Dangote Refinery reduces LPG price to ₦950/kg, offering relief for households and businesses11 Plc follows suit, cutting LPG rate to ₦980/kg, highlighting price competition among suppliersRainoil and PPMC maintain prices, indicating mixed movements in the LPG market despite recent reductionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it f…

…For too long, we have measured governance by announcements. We are presented with policy after policy, rather than evidence of whether those policies have made people’s lives better,” he said. Using the experiences of ordinary Nigerians to illustrate his point, Makinde said economic policies should ultimately be measur…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The Osun State governorship race is shaping up as a predominantly two-horse contest, with 14 parties listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but only a handful fielding candidates w…