L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC), at the stakeholders’ forum on the study of the level of competition in the voice and data segment of the Nigerian READ MORE
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Budget Office Corrects False Narrative on NEDC Allocation
Abuja, Nigeria — The Budget Office of the Federation categorically rejects recent claims alleging that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion “salaries budget.” This assertion is misleading, inaccurate, and rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s budgeting framework. Contrary to claims circulating in the public domain, READ MORE
Nigeria’s trade deal with the UAE: Minister Jumoke Oduwole explains what Nigeria stands to gain from CEPA
Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused and determined READ MORE
President Tinubu: Nigeria to co-host investopia with UAE in February, seals trade pact
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria also concluded a READ MORE
Wema Bank upgrades ALAT App with voice banking, contactless payments
Wema Bank has inaugurated an upgraded version of its digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema, and introduced new solutions aimed at making everyday banking faster and more reliable for customers. This is contained in a statement by its media unit on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, the upgrade aims to address READ MORE
AFRIMA: We remain determined to keep Lagos open to the world – Sanwo-Olu
*Says Lagos is engine room of Africa’s creative economy •Rema, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, others shine at All-Africa Music Awards The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration remains determined to keep Lagos open to the world, competitive in innovation, and firmly positioned as Africa’s leading hub for creative and READ MORE
Tinubu in Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. The President’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 pm local time. He was received READ MORE
AFRIMA: 416 African artists storm Lagos
Four hundred and sixteen African musicians have stormed Lagos for the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event, scheduled to run from January 7 to 11 with different activities, is hosted by the Lagos State Government to enhance the growth of the music ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa. READ MORE
NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several READ MORE
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles get bonus payments, as FG assures no more delays
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed payments to members of Nigeria’s national football team. The minister’s clarification followed media READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu performs APC e-registration in Lagos
*Urges party members to embrace exercise The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to actively participate in the party’s ongoing electronic registration exercise. He described the APC e-registration, which is ongoing across the country, as a civic responsibility and a READ MORE
Sanwo-Olu links Lagos growth trajectory to ‘unique’ identity stories
*As President Tinubu’s photography aide organises Storyteller’s Conference in Lagos Stories create the image and impression that a society projects to the outside world. A society will be viewed based on the projected image generated from the perspective told by its stories. This was the inference drawn from a fireside conversation with Lagos READ MORE
President Tinubu appoints first female Director-General of Nigerian law school
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus and will become the first woman to READ MORE
Dangote Refinery dismisses shutdown claims, claims 50 million litres PMS daily output
*Reaffirms N699 gantry price as marketers lift over 48 million litres on Sunday *Blasts fuel importers for spreading falsehoods and exploiting Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, READ MORE
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of his nominations for boards of NMDPRA, NUPRC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In the first letter, President Tinubu nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve as the NUPRC board chair. READ MORE