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CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Stability as UK’s BII Signals Investment Interest

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to macroeconomic stability, credible monetary policy, and a transparent, data-driven regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nigeria’s banking system. Governor of the Bank, Olayemi Cardoso Cardoso spoke on Wednesday, while hosting a delegation from British International Investment (BII), led by its Chair, Diana Layfield, alongside the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. Cardoso said the Bank’s reform focus […]

January 29, 2026

Local News

NILDS DG Condoles Toyin Ojora-Saraki on Death of Father

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has expressed his deepest condolences to Toyin Ojora-Saraki over the death of her father and patriarch of the Ojora family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. The condolence message, dated Wednesday, was issued by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman said the death of Otunba Ojora at the age of 93 represents a devastating emotional blow and the irreplaceable loss of a titan […]

January 29, 2026

Business

NLC, TUC Back FCT Workers, Insist Strike Continues Despite Court Order

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared their full support for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) insisting that the ongoing strike will continue until the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, engages workers in negotiations. A statement, jointly signed by Benson Upah, Acting General Secretary of the NLC, and Nuhu Toro, Secretary General of the TUC, says the strike would persist until meaningful negotiations are initiated, […]

January 29, 2026

General

Otunba Ojora, Renowned Corporate Leader Dies at 93

By Sulyman Gobir Otunba Adekunle Ojora, a highly respected traditional titleholder and boardroom expert, has passed away at the age of 93. He joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, June 13, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in journalism, public service, politics, and corporate governance. Born on January 13, 1932, Otunba Ojora had a distinguished career spanning over five decades. He was Chairman of AGIP Nigeria Limited from 1971 to 2002 and held key positions in various […]

January 28, 2026

Economy

NLC Knocks Court Over Order Suspending FCTA Workers Strike

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have expressed disappointment over the ruling of the National Industrial Court suspending the strike embarked upon by workers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration. The court’s decision, delivered on Tuesday, January 27, followed a suit instituted by the Minister of the FCT/FCT Administration against workers and their unions which has now been adjourned to March 25, 2026. A press statement signed by the acting General Secretary of NLC, Benson Upah says while […]

January 28, 2026

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Politics

APC Denounces Fake Membership Slip Linking Turji to Party

By Sulyman Gobir The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a fake membership slip circulating on social media, claiming notorious terrorist Mohammed Bello Turji is a party member. In a statement, National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka called the slip a "fabrication" with no link to the party's membership register. "All digital parameters represented on the fake slip bear no connection to the Party’s membership register," he said. Morka urged party faithful and the public to disregard the "highly offensive document".

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Business

PenCom Approves 1,173% Pension Increase for 2,116 NSITF Retirees

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a major upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), raising their total monthly pension payments from ₦12.56 million to ₦159.95 million. The approval represents an unprecedented 1,173 per cent increase in total monthly pension payouts and marks the first pension enhancement for NSITF retirees in 21 years. The decision, recently approved by the Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, is […]

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Senate receives 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration

Politics

Tinubu Forwards 24 Health Reform Bills to Senate

By Zainab Bakare The Senate has received 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration, in accordance with Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills were transmitted in a letter addressed to the Senate and were formally read during plenary by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. President Tinubu explained that the proposed legislation followed a comprehensive review of existing health sector laws. The review was […]

January 28, 2026

TikTok star Peller shares voice note about quitting university due to income concerns

Entertainment

Peller Hints at Quitting Law admission Over Income Loss

By Zainab Bakare Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has hinted that he may quit school after just gaining admission, citing concerns that spending long hours in class is affecting his income-generating activities. In a voice note shared with his followers on Tuesday, Peller expressed frustration over attending lectures without making money, suggesting he may no longer return to school. According to him, sitting through several hours of lectures without earning income was not something […]

January 28, 2026