Africa’s economic growth to rise to 4.0% in 2026 – UN report
Africa’s economic growth is projected to rise to 4.0 per cent in 2026 and 4.1 per cent in 2027, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026…
2027: Atiku’s son backs Tinubu, cites business-friendly economic policies
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar made this known…
Police nabs 3 suspected kidnappers, recover weapons in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three suspected kidnappers, recovered one locally-fabricated revolver pistol and other weapons during a routine stop-and-search operation in the state. DSP…
LASG, MTN to transform Obalende into modern bus transport hub
The Lagos State Government says it has approved transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern bus transport hub, sponsored by MTN as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This…
8 ships laden with commodities arrive Lagos ports
No fewer than eight ships have arrived at Lekki, Tincan, and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge bulk urea, bulk sugar, bulk gypsum, empty containers, and base oil. The…
CBN: Curbing bank frauds, by Arize Nwobu
The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) is in the forefront and in collaboration with other regulatory institutions to curb bank frauds and the results are manifest. Fraud losses fell…
It would have been the bloodiest coup in Nigeria – Military sources
The admission by the military that there was a failed coup after initial denials has confirmed what top military sources told Political Economist NG late last year that the foiled…
C&S Church appeals to FG to secure release of 151 abducted members
The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Unification Church, on Monday, said that its 151 members were still in captivity, urging the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure their release. It…
RMAFC vows to resolve oil/gas wells disputes
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has assured affected oil producing states that it would ensure justice and fairness in resolving disputes over the location of oil and…
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1bn streams at Box Office
Toyin Abraham’s first directorial debut ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1billion streams, grossing more than N1billion at Box Office earnings. The milestone was announced by Filmone Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via its…