President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to honour the victims of the tragic stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The twin tragedies claimed several lives and left many injured, prompting the President to forgo the regatta, which he was set to watch from the ... Read More »

A Nigerian citizen, Engineer Umar Abubakar, whose heart is drawn towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capability to proffer needed solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, currently joins his voice to numerous lovers and die-hard believers of the All Progressives Congress political leader and declares support for the President’s sagacity in finding a lasting solution to Nigeria’s power problems. In his words, Eng. ... Read More »

United Bank for Africa(UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), as part of its continued commitment to secure environment for individuals and businesses The N500m cheque was presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by the UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, who ... Read More »

By Bolaji Israel December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with loved ones. The month is filled with vibrant arts and entertainment, including plays, musical concerts, festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry, and various performance arts. As the month unfolds, the atmosphere is ... Read More »

In a landmark development, Nigeria has fulfilled 100 percent of its financial obligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), making a full payment of its community levy for the first time in nearly two decades. The payment, amounting to ₦84 billion and $54 million covers the entirety of 2023 and extends to July 2024. The announcement was ... Read More »

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, December 13, granted bail to former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, at ₦500 million. Bello had earlier been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 19-count charge of criminal breach of trust. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges. The charges, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/98/2024, allege ... Read More »

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4, 2024, is in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach ... Read More »

The Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The law is a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing challenges in the energy sector and is expected to lay the foundation for economic and industrial growth in Lagos. The governor signed the bill on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. “The bill is a major ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu, a seasoned sports administrator, previously served as the Special Assistant to the immediate past Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. His extensive career also includes working with four different Lagos State Governors in various capacities, further ... Read More »

….No plan to scrap TETFund, others .,…Dogara, Dickson: Bill in order Kano House kicks Apart from refuting the claims that the bills will undermine the economy of any region, the Presidency also clarified that the reforms are designed to streamline tax administration and promote equitable economic development across the country. The bills have scaled the second reading in the Senate. ... Read More »