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- 10 Apr 2023
Navigating Away from the Abyss in the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election
By Austin Okere Reading about the post-2023 Presidential election discourse in Nigeria is exasperating. The politicians have successfully steered the discourse away from logical discussions about our…
- 3 Nov 2022
Fintech Nigeria Parleys Peter Obi on Future of the Sector
A selected number of top players in the Nigeria Fintech sector met with Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently to engage him on the future of Fintech in the country. L-R:…
- 30 Mar 2023
Obi-Datti: Tinubu Petitions NBC, Wants Channels TV Sanctioned
Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, President-Elect, has petitioned the National Broadcasting Commission NBC, urging it to sanction Channels Television for allegedly breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.…
- 17 May 2023
My Identity being Duplicated - Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised alarm over what he said is the duplication of his identity by fraudulent individuals with a view to denting his image and…
- 14 Jan 2019
Lagos Guber debate: ICT, security, education, others take centre stage
Information technology, Security, education, health and fight against corruption were among areas that took the centre stage of discussion at the gubernatorial debate organised by the Diocese of…
- 4 Feb 2015
Plot to Stop Feb 14 Elections Thickens as Parties, Candidates Seek Suspension
With 16 out of the 28 registered political parties and five presidential candidates joining the campaign for the postponement of the general elections, whose first stanza holds on February 14, the…
- 5 Jul 2026
Obi, NDC Presidential Candidate Faces N50Bn Defamation Claim over Alleged Podcast Remark
Abayomi Arabambi, national vice chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, has demanded a public apology, a retraction, and N50 billion in damages from Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the…
- 21 Aug 2014
Umunna, Nigerian Tipped as First Black British PM
Chuka Umunna of Nigerian descent on May 7, 2015, could make history by becoming the first black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Born in London in 1978, Chuka was bred in the UK. His…
- 27 May 2017
El-Rufai, an “Incurable Liar”- GEJ
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Governor Nasir el-Rufai as a big liar, urging Nigerians not to take him seriously. Jonathan said this in a statement by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze,…
- 17 May 2019
Nigeria week in review : trade hopes falter, Brexit talks collapse, Gold sinks
By Lukman Otunuga, FXTM Research Analyst, It has been a turbulent trading week for financial markets as investors tussled with ongoing trade developments, Brexit uncertainty and geopolitical tensions…
- 15 Dec 2019
Lessons From the U.K. Brexit Election
By Austin Okere The U.K. has announced the result of the “Brexit Election”, and Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party won a landslide victory, mostly at the expense of Jeremy Corbyn’s opposition Labour…
- 11 Apr 2023
Peter Obi, INEC, others Top Google Search Trend for First Quarter 2023
Google has released list of top search trends in Nigeria for the the first three months this year, with Peter Obi, INEC, ‘Who is your guy?’ by Spyro, ‘When is Easter 2023’ and ‘How to check my…
- 9 Oct 2012
Ondo Elections: Adaba FM, OSRC Under Fire for Political Broadcast
The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC) has condemned the unprofessional conduct of Continental Broadcasting Services Ltd, operators of Adaba FM, Akure and the Ondo State RadioVision Corporation,…
- 24 Oct 2024
CBN Says No Deadline for Old Naira Notes Circulation
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender on December 31, 2024. In an official statement issued on…
- 7 Jun 2017
FXTM: Politics Retake Centre Stage in Capital Markets
FXTM Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed comments on the markets in light of political tensions in the Middle East and the impending UK general election. Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower on…
- 14 Mar 2024
Moniepoint Reiterates Commitment to using Innovative Technology to Bridge Financial Inclusion Gap
Given the critical importance of financial inclusion to national development and building a sustainable economy, Group CEO Moniepoint Inc, Tosin Eniolorunda has reaffirmed his organization’s resolve…
- 21 Sept 2010
2011: Politicians Take War to Facebook, Others
POLITICAL office seekers have turned to social media and social networking sites to woo Nigeria’s literate but apathetic voters ahead of the 2011 general elections but this rapidly growing segment of…
- 6 Oct 2023
Tinubu’s Certificate Saga: NBC Warns s Arise TV
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned Arise Television against the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks in its station, on the heels of the controversy surrounding President Bola…
- 1 Aug 2024
The Risks of Compliance Amidst Citizen Agitation: The MTN Nigeria Example
By Dr. Ajibola Obafemi Compliance is often touted as a virtue in business and governance, implying a willingness to adhere to rules and regulations. However, in times of citizen agitation and social…
- 27 Jun 2022
Sekibo, Obi, others Harp on Security, Leadership for Economic Prosperity
Ifie Sekibo, managing director/ceo of Heritage Bank Plc, and other notable Nigerians have affirmed that the apt way to boost economic prosperity and peace in the country is to start addressing…
- 9 Apr 2023
SERAP Sue Buhari Over N5m Fine on Channels TV for Interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over the N5 million fine…
- 5 Apr 2023
Media Groups Tackle NBC over N5m Fine against Channels
Media advocacy groups have slammed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), for imposing a five million naira fine on Channels Television. This was contained in a joint statement by Edetaen Ojo,…
- 19 Jan 2016
Ex-Govs, Others Steal N1.34 Trillion from Public Treasury
Federal government yesterday claimed that 55 former government functionaries and top businessmen stole N1.34 trillion from public treasury between 2006 and 2013. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of…
- 8 Oct 2023
Amnesty International Criticises NBC for Warning Arise TV on Alleged Codes Violation
Amnesty International has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) final warning to Arise Television station on alleged violation of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, urging the Nigerian…
- 25 Oct 2023
Senate Proposes Ban, Jail Term for Local Forex Transactions
A bill that seeks to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for local transactions was considered in the Senate on Wednesday. Sponsored by Senator Steve Karimi (All Progressives Congress – Kogi…
- 22 Dec 2025
Oyedele Warns Delay in Tax Reforms Will Keep 98% of Workers Overtaxed
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has cautioned that failure to implement Nigeria’s new tax laws by January 1, 2026, would leave the vast majority…
- 21 Jul 2022
Peter Obi, Olu Jacobs, AFCON 2022, others Top Google Search Results in the First Half of 2022
Peter Obi, Olu Jacobs, AFCON 2022, Raheem Sterling, Osinachi Nwachukwu’s demise, Oxlade, Kizz Daniel and Tekno’s Buga and Blood Sisters top trending searches by Nigerians in the First Six Months of…
- 5 Aug 2014
PTAD Boss Decries Absence of Credible Database on Parastatal Pensions
Mrs. Nellie Mayshak, director general, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, said yesterday that the absence of credible database has been hampering the activities of her agency. Mayshak…
- 21 Jan 2020
Founder Institute’s First Startup Legal Session Comes Up on 23rd of January
All is now set for the Stanbic IBTC Founder Institute Lagos first Startup Legal - a session with experienced legal experts passionate about startups and enterprise development in general. This…
- 30 Mar 2009
CDI Begins Campaign for Soludo’s Reappointment
Constitutional Democracy Initiative (CDI), concerned group and a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) has indicated its support for the reappointment of Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor…