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Nigeria’s corporate entity is under threat of disintegration due to the prevailing harsh economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration. Sounding this note of alarm, a former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, hinged the presumed threat on alleged increasing woeful performance, failure, and  loss of focus and direction against the […]

As defections to  the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, swell, the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje has suggested a one-party state for Nigeria. He declared his party’s readiness to welcome a one-party state if all parties in the country were to dissolve into his party. According to him, “no one would fight against a one […]

Prof Femi Mimiko President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the outstanding contributions of a former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State,  Prof Femi Mimiko, to Nigeria’s socioeconomic development. Of particular interest to him is what he described at the don’s towering contributions as a scholar, an administrator, and a nation-builder. Mimiko, […]

Papa Fasoranti and Governor Aiyedatiwa at the event Afenifere Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti’s life of selfless service exemplifies what all Nigerians across the country and in the diaspora should strive to emulate. Making this assertion while pouring encomiums on the elder statesman at a celebration of his 99th birthday on Saturday in Akure, the […]

US President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 College Football National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes Credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP) A US judge has temporarily blocked several federal agencies from proceeding with the mass layoffs of government workers ordered by President Donald Trump in February. US District Court Judge Susan Illston of California ordered a two-week pause […]

Chief Executive Officer, Caverton Offshore Support Group, Olabode Makanjuola (left); Chief Executive Officer, Stena Bulk, Erik Hannel; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri; and Group Chief Executive Officer. NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari The Nigerian maritime industry is on the cusp of transformation, as the […]

The naira on Friday depreciated to N1, 630 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,625 per dollar on Thursday. This week the naira experienced a fluctuating trend having opened the week with a depreciation to N1,610 per dollar. The exchange rate for the naira has risen by 1.49 percent when compared to N1,606 per […]

Schengen visa In a big win for Nigerian travellers, a valid Schengen visa opens the doors to 27 European countries, making it easier and more affordable to explore Europe. Whether for tourism, business, education, or visiting family, Nigerians can enjoy visa-free travel within the Schengen zone once granted a visa by any of the member […]

A fresh round of hostilities may have erupted between major oil marketers and the Dangote petroleum refinery as both parties jostle for dominance in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. This follows recent revelations by the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who declared that his $20bn refinery is still “fighting for survival” amid what […]