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Hold National Assembly Responsible for Nigeria’s Economic Stagnation, Weak Currency – Ita Enang

By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s faltering economy, weak currency and other stagnating economic indices have been attributed to the poor and ineffective oversight function of the current and previous National Assembly. This was the opinion of a former lawmaker in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Ita Enang at a Roundtable on Best Practices and Strategies for Strengthening Legislative Oversight in Nigeria, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). According to Enang, one of the lead presenters at […]

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Economy

Invest at Home for Industrialisation, Dangote Tells Africans

By Oluwakemi Kindness Africa’s top industrialist, Aliko Dangote, says the continent must take a bold stand on economic self-reliance and industrialization, calling for an “Africa First” approach, similar to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s America First policy. Speaking at the ongoing Afreximbank conference at a session themed The Path to Making Africa Great Again, Dangote compared Africa’s stagnation to Asia’s rapid economic rise. He argued that while many Asian economies have grown through strong domestic investment and entrepreneurial reinvestment, African wealth […]

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IGP Egbetokun addresses police pension issues after viral video by retired officer

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IGP Orders Probe into Viral Police Pension Allegations

By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, pledges urgent action on police pension concerns following viral video.The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police concerning the welfare and retirement benefits of police pensioners. The IGP has directed NPF Pensions Limited to urgently examine the claims, identify any possible lapses, and ensure appropriate action is taken to address the concerns raised. He […]

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Obasanjo Criticises African Leaders, Urges End to Aid Dependency

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised many African leaders for lacking the basic understanding of economics required to govern effectively, warning that this ignorance continues to hinder development and deepen reliance on foreign aid. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday during a panel session at the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria. The session, themed *“African Renaissance in an Era of Turbulence: Are the Lions Still on the Move?”*, was moderated by CNBC Africa’s senior anchor, Fifi […]

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AfCFTA Calls for Single Digital Identity to Ease Trade

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has called for the urgent development of a continent-wide digital identity system to accelerate cross-border trade, deepen financial inclusion, and strengthen regional integration. Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a special side event at the ongoing 32nd Annual Meetings of Afreximbank. Mene made a strong call for political will and institutional cooperation to dismantle digital and regulatory barriers […]

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Featured

With You Behind Me, I Can Face 20 Million Enemies” — Wike Praises Tinubu’s Support Amid Applause

By Sofiat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned the Kugbo International Bus/Taxi Terminal in Abuja, reiterating his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s critical infrastructure and public transportation systems. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who represented President Tinubu expressed pride in the project’s completion and emphasized its alignment with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, "It is with great pride and a profound sense of gratitude that I commission this landmark project — the Kugbo International bus Taxi Terminal," the […]

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FCT Minister Dismisses Allegations of Land Allocation to Son in Prime Abuja Districts

By Sofiat Adenekan The Office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied claims that the Minister allocated 2,082 hectares of land in the highbrow districts of Maitama and Asokoro to one of his sons. Describing the allegation as “another falsehood from the vault of those whose main job is to malign the FCT Minister,”Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister, Lere Olayinka, issued a statement on Thursday refuting […]

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Business

Turn Global Crisis to Opportunity, Afreximbank Tells Africa

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African nations to seize the moment and transform global financial and geopolitical instability into a catalyst for continental self-reliance, industrialization, and reform. This is the core message from the African Trade Report 2025 and Economic outlook report launched at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja on Wednesday.” It adds that despite headwinds of rising geopolitical tensions, new protectionist trade policies, and economic uncertainty, the continent’s trade is showing […]

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Sport

D’Tigress Begin Title Defense Preparations Ahead of 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket

By Nonso Arinze As the countdown begins to the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially announced the preliminary squad for the senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress. The team has commenced preparations in earnest, laying out a roadmap that includes an intensive training camp and a series of structured activities, notably the much-anticipated Homecoming Games. These exhibition matches will not only celebrate the team’s recent successes but also serve as […]

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