Emirates, Nigerian Ministry of Creative Economy sign MoU to stimulate inbound tourism
Emirates and Nigerian Ministry of Art Culture Tourism and the Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Arabian Travel Market, to boost international visitors to…
LASG announces strong fiscal growth, disburses N130b in social support grants
The Lagos State Government has reported a series of bold reforms and strategic investments aimed at strengthening the state’s economic resilience, social equity, and long-term development. Speaking at the State’s…
GOC 81 Division urges future military leaders to always strive for excellence
By Onuora Aninwobodo The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has called on students of the Senior Leadership and Staff Officers Course 3/25…
INEC urges lawmakers to strip president of power to appoint Electoral Commissioners
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed a resolve to ensure that all identified impediments against credible, free and fair elections in Nigeria are resolved before the 2027 General…
Wike’s aide confirms Abuja meeting between FCT Minister and Sim Fubara
Lere Olayinka, the media spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, met with his principal…
Russia pledges expanded military support to Nigeria in counterterrorism efforts
During a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Lt Gen Andrei Averianov, representing President Vladimir Putin, pledged weapons, intelligence, and strategic support, describing Nigeria as…
European Reconstruction Bank sites first West African office in Lagos
VP Shettima Welcomes partnership with Asian Consortium to manufacture electric cars, solar equipment in Nigeria
i3 selects 7 African Pharmacy Care startups, each to receive $225K funding & impact support from Gates Foundation, MSD, others
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform…
Junk food and empty wallets: How economic inequality shapes nutritional choices and obesity trends in Nigeria
By Halima Imam Across Nigeria's bustling cities and sprawling rural landscapes, the food economy is dictated not just by culture or tradition but by access and affordability. While Nigeria boasts…
C-One Ventures acquires Bankly, will merge with existing portfolio of fintech solutions
Bankly, a Nigerian fintech company and licensed microfinance bank, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigeria operations by C-One Ventures. The deal will see Bankly’s services, licenses and talent…
