Why Nigerian banks return big profits amid standing on shaky ground with weak capital, by Blaise Udunze
Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was widely portrayed as successful and strong amid triumphal headlines. The figures appeared to…
APC, Hannatu Musawa: The Queen Amina moment the north has been waiting for, by Mohammed Bello Doka
History has a way of repeating itself—especially when courage rises where silence has become fashionable. In today’s Nigerian politics, Hannatu Musa Musawa has emerged as that rare figure: a woman…
FG’s ₦501bn power sector bond programme records 100% subscription
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100% subscription from pension funds, banks,…
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…
Why President Tinubu’s trip to Türkiye matters, by Sunday Dare
On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda—military cooperation and trade partnership—is precise. But the subtext…
US ramps up materials deliveries, intelligence sharing with Nigeria against Islamic state insurgents
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander has disclosed, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to…
Shell investing $20bn in Nigeria because of Tinubu leadership – Shell Global CEO
Mr Wael Sawan, the Chief Executive of Shell Plc, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive and restoring investor confidence….
Why Tinubu is vising Turkey- Presidency explains
The Presidency has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The visit is aimed…
Anioma Professionals calls for flexible voter registration
The Association of Anioma Professionals, a non-political group, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adopt a flexible strategy in voter registration to enable Nigerians register beyond the…