In a landmark event that blended infrastructure development with heartfelt recognition of legacy, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, today commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, and announced its renaming to “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honour of his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. The commissioning, held at the gateway to the…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged continuous improvement of Ease of Doing Business in the state. Mbah also pledged continuous support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, which he described as the lifeblood of any economy. The governor gave the assurances at the weekend while declaring open the 36th edition of…
Sterling Bank has officially announced the removal of all transaction fees for local electronic transfers, bringing a much-needed respite to customers who have long been burdened by high banking charges. The decision, which took effect on April 1, 2025, has already led to a significant increase in account openings as Nigerians flock to take advantage…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the beauty of the streets of the Lagos- Calabar coastal highway inspires one to want to make heaven. Speaking over the weekend, Umahi wondered what heaven looks like If the coastal road could be “so beautiful”. “I was there, I was so so excited and I said If…
Alleged Defamation: Natasha Slams ₦5 Billion Suit Against Senator NwaebonyiSenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has initiated a N₦5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, accusing him of making damaging and false statements that have tarnished her reputation. The lawsuit, filed under case number CV/1359/25 at the High Court of the…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Comrade Julius Abure, has issued a stern warning to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, over their involvement in a proposed stakeholders’ meeting described as “unauthorized” and “illegal.” The meeting, which is…
The Federal Government on Sunday shared concerns about new tariffs introduced by the United States, including a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods. According to the Federal Government, the tariff may make it harder for Nigerian products to compete in the U.S. market. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said it is still…
A group of Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers aligned with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have commenced a five-day legislative training programme in the United Kingdom. The initiative, which began on Friday, is part of efforts to deepen their understanding of governance and legislative practices, with a particular focus on “Legislative…
Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, has emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of how poverty is measured in Nigeria and globally. While discussing Nigeria’s economic challenges, he urged citizens to consider the nuances behind international poverty statistics and the relative strength of the naira in the local…
Nigeria’s public debt increased by 48.58 percent, reaching N144.67 trillion as of December 2024, up from N97.34 trillion recorded at the end of 2023. This was disclosed in the latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO), which revealed a year-on-year surge of N47.32 trillion. The report also highlighted a quarter-on-quarter rise of 1.65 percent,…
