…Upgrades Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.9% Amid Stronger Domestic Fundamentals The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep concern over the scale of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from Nigeria, warning that the trend is worsening the country’s revenue challenges. IMF Managing Director, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, raised the alarm during the ongoing 2025 IMF–World Bank…
The King is dead. Long live the King. Since the demise of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, the process of picking his successor has begun. The ruling house in line to pick the new Awujale is Fusengbuwa. But the process of picking an oba, except in Ibadan, is not straightforward. Already, there’s a…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), set the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja aglow in a burst of rhythm, energy, and national pride as both agencies staged a surprise “Service in Motion” Flash Mob to mark this year’s Customer Service Week.The captivating performance,…
As part of its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs through inter-Africa trade, Wema Bank is extending the reach of women-led businesses with the NBC Trade Fair across Nigeria and beyond. The bank is now set to make a bold move with the Ghana edition, scheduled to hold on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at The…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th independence anniversary, stating unequivocally that more than at any time in her chequered history, Nigeria is on course to greatness. In a statement issued by Adeshina Oyetayo, Special Adviser to the Speaker on Research, Media, and…
As Nigeria marks its Independence Day, a new chapter in the country’s quest for quality hydration begins with the official launch of First Water Flow, a company dedicated to providing clean, safe, and refreshing drinking water.Legendary comedian and entrepreneur Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, who’s also the face behind the new venture, announced that First Water Flow…
Nigeria’s power supply fell below the 4,000 megawatt threshold on Tuesday morning as the strike by oil and gas workers over a dispute with Dangote Petroleum Refinery entered its second day. The face-off between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the $20 billion Dangote Refinery stems from the reported…
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not only retain power in the state beyond 2027 but also reclaim the presidency in the next general elections. Speaking on Monday at the Oyo State PDP Congress held at the Basketball Arena of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex,…
Residents, commuters, and business owners along the Benin–Sapele Road have expressed frustration over the slow pace of repair work on the highway, lamenting the toll it has taken on daily life and economic activities. Particularly affected is the bypass to the Ologbo–Koko junction, where motorists say the situation has worsened despite years of intervention. The…
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene decisively in the standoff between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume urged the president to issue an executive order to end the crisis sparked…
