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Nigeria’s economy stabilising as reforms strengthen, says finance minister
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as the federal government undertakes bold reforms to strengthen the business environment and attract greater private investment, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. Edun made this known while addressing global investors and South African business leaders at the G20 Investment Dialogue in Johannesburg. In…
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Stakeholders advocate stronger AfCFTA implementation at Abuja Summit
Stakeholders at the High-Level Plenary of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Public Sector, Private Sector, and Press (P3) Summit on Monday in Abuja called for stronger implementation of the continental trade agreement, emphasising inclusive participation and community-driven strategies. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, urged a community-focused approach to fully harness AfCFTA, stressing that…
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Governor Makinde presents N891.9bn 2026 budget to Oyo Assembly
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday presented a budget estimate of N891.9 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Oyo State House of Assembly. The budget, tagged ‘Budget of Economic Expansion’, aims to strengthen the state’s transition into a production-led economy. The proposed estimate stands at N891,985,074,480.79, making it one of the largest in the state’s…
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Lagos unveils 3-year plan to strengthen citizens’ engagement with government
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deepen citizens’ participation in governance with the unveiling of its three-year Strategic Plan and Communication Strategy (2025–2027). The documents were presented on Monday in Lagos by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE). The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr Afolabi Abiodun, said the…
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Nigeria needs solutions-driven power policy, says Alaafin of Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for a comprehensive and solutions-driven national power policy to tackle Nigeria’s longstanding electricity problems. The monarch made the call on Monday during the commissioning of a 500KVA transformer donated to the Ojongbodu community in Oyo West Local Government Area by the family of…
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On the conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: A call for calm, responsibility, and a path to peace, by Osita Chidoka
I waited to read and reflect on the judgment before making this statement. Moments like this demand calm thinking and careful consideration. The conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a moment of deep emotion for many in the Southeast and across the country. I urge our youths, IPOB sympathisers, and all concerned citizens to remain calm and avoid actions that…
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JUST IN: South-West governors hold security meeting in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governors of the South-West region are currently meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to deliberate on the security situation across the zone. Those in attendance include Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo), who is hosting the meeting; Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo); and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti). Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is represented…
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FG dismisses genocide allegations during security talks with US officials
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has firmly rejected claims of genocide in Nigeria during high-level security talks with United States officials in Washington, D.C., while both countries agreed to strengthen security cooperation through a new joint framework. The Nigerian delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, held a series of meetings with senior officials from…
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Nigeria’s path to restoring confidence in its petroleum sector, by Benjamin Ajayi
For several years leading up to 2021, Nigeria faced a period marked by significant investment uncertainty in the oil and gas sector. This uncertainty was driven by governance gaps, weak regulatory structures, revenue losses, and unresolved legal issues. During this time, investment dollars flowed to other African nations; a 2019 report indicated that Nigeria received only $3 billion (4%) of…
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Police arrest two suspects, recover stolen motorcycle in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen motorcycle in Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, said the arrests were made following credible intelligence from community-based security volunteers, who reported two individuals found in…
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