By Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, it is important not to just wave the flag, but to reflect on how far we have come economically, what lessons history has taught us, and what recent reforms may mean for our collective future. At independence in 1960, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product […]
United Bank for Africa Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has dedicated his latest global honour — the 2025 Appeal of Conscience Award — to African entrepreneurs, innovators, and colleagues working to transform the continent. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, founded in 1965 by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, presented the award during its annual ceremony in New York. Elumelu’s […]
Civil society groups, opposition leaders, and business executives have urged Nigerians to support the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, stressing that partisan politics must not derail a transformative investment in national infrastructure. During a stakeholders’ tour of the 750-kilometre project in Lagos, participants commended the Federal Government for driving progress and quality on the landmark highway. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, lauding their resilience, sacrifices, and unyielding patriotism despite prevailing socio-economic challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold and decisive reforms, which […]
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for embarking on bold economic reforms, while calling on Nigerians to remain hopeful and united in the face of national challenges. Speaking at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka during Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration on Wednesday, Soludo described the commemoration as […]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that more governors from opposition parties are set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the disclosure on Tuesday during the public presentation of a book authored by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, […]
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, who made his declaration on Tuesday […]
The Dangote Group has announced plans to redeploy staff who were earlier disengaged from its refinery operations, following the resolution of a dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The decision comes after weeks of tension between the management of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery and the union, which […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to the Chairman of Arise Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as well as the management and staff of the media organisation, following the tragic death of one of its staff members, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Maduagwu reportedly lost her life during a robbery incident at her Abuja residence, […]
FIRS Chairman Unveils 8 Key Insights from ‘Meet the Press’ Session The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has outlined major economic milestones and fiscal reforms during a recent Meet the Press engagement, highlighting Nigeria’s steady progress towards macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth. Adedeji said the […]
