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Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Now Worth ₦1.6 Trillion – SEC

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has disclosed that the country’s non-interest capital market has grown to a value of ₦1.6 trillion, reflecting expanding investor confidence in ethical and inclusive financial instruments. Director-General of the Commission, Emomotimi Agama, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF). The event, jointly organized by SEC and Metropolitan Skills Limited, is scheduled for November 4 – 5, […]

October 7, 2025

Business

Nigeria Charts Trillion-Dollar Economy Path at 31st Economic Summit

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has set its sights firmly on becoming a trillion-dollar economy, as leaders, industry experts, and development partners converged in Abuja for the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit. Declaring the summit open, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to drive bold reforms that expand jobs, attract investment, and deliver shared prosperity. Key interventions highlighted include a ₦200 billion fund to support MSMEs and manufacturers, new fiscal measures to boost domestic revenue, […]

October 7, 2025

Bayelsa APC officially endorses President Bola Tinubu for 2027 during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Yenagoa, though some prominent figures were absent.

Business

Tinubu Orders Reduction of 2026 Hajj Fare as Naira Strengthens

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate review and reduction of the 2026 Hajj fare to reflect the recent appreciation of the naira against the US dollar, one of the major factors determining the pilgrimage cost. Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed the directive on Friday during a meeting with the management and board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He gave the commission two days to present a new […]

October 7, 2025

Business

Oshiomhole Now a Vocal Advocate for Corporate Oppression – NUPENG

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a “reprehensible assault” on workers’ rights and a distortion of Nigeria’s labour laws. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG expressed dismay that a former labour leader had, in its words, “transformed into a vocal advocate for corporate oppression, actively […]

October 7, 2025

Local News

NILDS DG Sulaiman Celebrates Bauchi Governor Mohammed at 67

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on his 67th birthday, describing him as an exemplary leader and architect of modern Bauchi. In a statement issued on Monday, October 6, 2025, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the NILDS DG commends Governor Mohammed’s life of public service and unwavering dedication to nation-building. “Senator Bala Mohammed’s remarkable […]

October 7, 2025

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Sport

Engineer Nimrod Champions Family Fitness, Unity at Hoba Novelty Sports

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has stressed the importance of fitness and family bonding as vital components of a healthy society. He made the remark on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association (HDA) Abuja Chapter’s Novelty Sports, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Nimrod commended the Hoba community for sustaining the annual initiative, which he described as a model for promoting physical […]

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Team Nigeria Dominates 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, Unveils Rising Stars

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria made a powerful statement at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, clinching multiple records and unveiling a new generation of young talents who are redefining Nigeria’s place in African swimming. Competing against top swimmers from across West and Central Africa, Nigeria’s athletes turned in stellar performances — winning 30 medals in the junior category, including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 14 bronze — while setting five new continental records. Record-Breaking Performances Leading the medal […]

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2026 World Cup: There is Still Hope for Nigeria – Barr. Bucknor

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Despite Nigeria’s shaky position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, legal practitioner and football administrator Barrister Babatunde Bucknor, a board member of the FCT Football Association (FA), believes all hope is not lost for the Super Eagles. Nigeria currently sits third in their qualification group with 11 points from 8 matches, behind Benin Republic and South Africa, who both have 14 points. Speaking in an interview with BSN Sports, Bucknor said […]

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Iloenyosi Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Football Development, Brushes Off Detractors

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue Iloenyosi, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to grassroots and youth football development, emphasizing that he remains focused on progress and “has no time for detractors.” Speaking at a press briefing held at the ANSFA Secretariat in Awka on Tuesday, the former Super Eagles defender outlined a clear vision for repositioning football in Anambra State as a tool for youth empowerment and social transformation. According to Iloenyosi, his […]

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