Two weeks ago, this column began by arguing that Nigeria’s policy conversation – especially in the subnational – must move closer to lived reality. Last week, we examined what happens between policy intention and policy outcome: how incentives shape behaviour, how politics shapes choices, how institutions mediate decisions, and how frontline officials translate rules into […]

…processors seek ban on foreigners’ direct access Nigeria’s cashew industry is entering a new phase of policy and investment opportunities after the federal government opted for an industry roadmap rather than an outright ban on raw cashew exports. While growers are targeting one million tonnes of production, processors are pushing for tighter control of foreign […]

Nigeria’s return to a major JPMorgan emerging markets bond benchmark after an 11-year absence is expected to translate into cheaper government borrowing and fresh dollar inflows into the domestic debt market, analysts say, as selected federal government of Nigeria bonds enter the newly launched Government Bond Index Emerging Markets Edge. With a 7.40 per cent […]

…Raises N1.23trn The federal government has concluded Phase 1 of its N4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme, raising a combined N1.23 trillion across two bond series to settle legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies and inject fresh liquidity into Nigeria’s electricity market. The final leg of Phase 1, the Series 2 Power Sector […]

President and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured investors that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE presents a compelling opportunity for strong returns and sustainable wealth creation, positioning the offer as a chance for Nigerians and Africans to participate in one of the continent’s most […]

The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the 125-kilometre corridor for patience, saying construction will accelerate once the rainy season ends. BAECC’s chief executive officer, Samuel Daramola, said in a statement that the company remained committed to delivering the project despite persistent rainfall and the challenge of rebuilding […]

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu has charged Nigerian engineers to play a more active role in policymaking and politics, saying their technical expertise is critical to shaping policies that will drive infrastructure development and economic transformation. Rabiu said engineers could no longer afford to remain on the […]

The Nigerian equities market kicked off the week on a bullish note, as gains in Nestle Nigeria and 19 others drove the overall capitalization higher by N160 billion. The All-Share Index (ASI) gained by 246.50 points, representing a growth of 0.10 per cent to close at 243,299.24 points. Accordingly, market capitalisation rose by N160 billion […]

Residents and business owners, including welders, corn and bread millers, and cold-water sellers in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, have lamented losses caused by the prolonged power outage. Our Correspondent gathered that the outage, which followed the collapse of the Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission tower on the line operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), is […]

By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NNPC Limited Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, and six state governors have been named among recipients of the Aljazirah Personality of the Year Awards 2025. The awards, organised by AljazirahNigeria/London Newspapers, recognise leaders and public figures for contributions to leadership, public service, […]

No fewer than four people have been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Biturhuya village, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The Chairman of the Hong Local Government Council, Aliyu Sa’ad Yerima, confirmed the killings, saying the insurgents also set several houses ablaze during the attack. Yerima said the attack occurred a few […]

The bitter verbal confrontation between the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has once again dragged Nigeria’s fragile security architecture into the arena of partisan politics. Appearing on a national television broadcast, General Musa publicly accused the former governor of orchestrating divisive policies, overseeing […]

BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, IGHO OYOYO, AZA MSUE, NONYE EKWENUGO, SAMUEL ABULUDE, PATRICK OCHOGA, NNAMDI MBAWIKE, KALU EZIYI, EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE The federal government has said it will soon provide an update on the non-resumption of academic activities in some Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in Abuja and other states. The development followed a directive by the Association […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival time for candidates sitting the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from 6:30am to 7:30am. JAMB said candidates for the first examination session are expected to arrive at their designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:30am, with the […]

Tears flowed in Woru – Agunbelewo, Osogbo, Osun State, as the remains of the factional leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun, Mr Olalekan Oyeyemi (aka ‘Emir Ajagungbade’), were laid to rest on Monday evening at his house. Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead at Mayfair Park, Ile-Ife, on Sunday, and […]

The lone survivor of an attack on a commercial bus around Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Mr Nasiru Garba, has narrated how he escaped death. Garba, a resident and bus conductor, said the incident occurred at about 9:30pm, when the driver stopped by the roadside to drop […]

| It’s exploitative – ARCON   |  OAAN seeks fairer operating environment By AZA MSUE, Okem Green Mbah, Longtong Yakubu, ABU NMODU, KABIR WURMA, Adebayo Waheed, Abdullahi Olesin, Nnamdi Mbawike, OKECHUKWU OBETA, GEORGE OKOJIE, ADEBAYO WAHEED, KINGSLEY OKOH Various states in Nigeria are imposing different charges on political billboards as campaign activities ahead of the 2027 […]

BY BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO, Lagos AND HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have shut no fewer than 592 branches and cash centres across Nigeria between 2014 and 2025, with the pace of closures accelerating sharply in the last three years, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2025 Statistical Bulletin for the […]

The Chairman of Vento Furniture, Hon. Faruk Adamu Aliyu, has described the recognition of the company as Brand of the Year by LEADERSHIP Newspapers as a significant honour to the management and staff of the company. Speaking in Abuja last Thursday at the company’s office during the presentation of the award letter by the management […]

A commissioner in Kogi State, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, has commended Deacon Otitoju Olusuyi Aiyenigba, and the executive members of Okun Development Initiative (ODI) for organising the Okun Unity Dialogue (OUD). The post Kogi commissioner commends OUD, calls for sustained unity, development appeared first on Tribune Online.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested six suspected kidnappers in Song LGA, Adamawa State, following credible intelligence on their activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorist-surrenders-in-borno-troops-nab-six-kidnappers-in-adamawa/

A joint team of police and military has killed several suspected terrorists and recovered weapons during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kebbi State Read More: https://punchng.com/security-forces-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-kebbi-raid/

Olam Agri has entered the ruminant nutrition market with the launch of its Tru Value cattle feed range, marking a significant expansion of its Integrated Feed & Protein (IFP) business. The launch broadens the company’s feed portfolio beyond poultry and aquaculture, strengthening its position as a provider of nutrition solutions across key livestock sectors. Tru […] The post Olam Agri enters ruminant feed market with Tru Value cattle feed range appeared first on Tribune Online.

A prominent high chief in Odoralamo community, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Chief James Odusoga Odukoya, has petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun over an alleged plan to impose a new traditional ruler on the community. The post Odoralamo community chief petitions Abiodun over alleged plan to impose monarch appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have signed a two-year partnership to expand access to certified seeds, strengthen quality assurance and support investment in Nigeria’s domestic seed industry. The post NASC, PIND sign two-year partnership on expanding access to certified seeds appeared first on Tribune Online.

Kogi State chapter of Afenifere has congratulated Governor Usman Ododo and the people of the state on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state. The post Afenifere applauds Ododo’s security efforts appeared first on Tribune Online.