The Nigerian equities market closed the week on a bearish note, as renewed sell-offs across selected stocks weighed on overall market performance. The benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.97 per cent week-on-week (WoW) to close at 248,363.55 points, while market capitalisation shed N1.58 trillion to close the week at N161.26 trillion. Consequently, the […]

The federal government plans to raise the share of Nigeria’s vehicle demand met by local assemblers from less than 8 per cent to 70 per cent, in a push to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs and cut reliance on imported vehicles and parts. The director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph […]

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has that accountability, integrity and transparency are crucial to the effective management of public revenue and the protection of Federation Account resources. The commission charged its newly recruited employees to make integrity, transparency and due process central to their work, warning that weak ethical standards could undermine […]

Importers and businesses in Abuja and Northern Nigeria are expected to benefit from improved cargo access and more efficient logistics as a new customs-controlled bonded warehouse in Kuje, Abuja, brings cargo storage, processing and clearance closer to their markets. The facility, operated by TRÏNŪ Bonded Warehouse, a subsidiary of Sirlyon Limited, is designed to ease […]

The naira has held firm this year even as African currencies as a whole lost ground against the US dollar, according to the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Report 2026. UNCTAD said Africa is the only developing region whose currencies weakened in 2026, losing a net 1.2 per cent against the dollar between January […]

Not daunted, the Governor nominated his four candidates; but they were rejected by the unanimous’ vote-taken by secret ballot-of the Joint Council. And so the deadlock remained. As time went on, however, he relented and decided to bow to the wishes of the party in power in the Western Region. The post The People’s Republic: How they rule appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Fisheries Cooperative Federation of Nigeria has said Taraba State could generate at least N1 billion revenue annually from fisheries and aquaculture if the state government invests adequately in the sector. The federation, also said the development of fisheries and aquaculture could create thousands of jobs, boost food security and diversify the state’s economy. Acting […]

The fight against corruption in Nigeria will be won or lost on the desks of civil servants, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has said. At the end of a five-day sensitisation and capacity building workshop for its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, organized in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]

An advocacy group, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), has called on African countries to move beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals and develop the processing, market intelligence, financial and commercial infrastructure required to influence the value and pricing of its mineral resources. The organisation said Africa’s vast mineral endowment would remain an incomplete […]

Chancellor of Ekiti State University Dr Tunji Olowolafe has challenged the Ekiti State government to transform its celebrated intellectual capital into accelerated industrial growth, employment, sustainable wealth creation in order to position the state as one of the leading states in the country in terms of economic growth in the next ten years. The founder […]

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday said the state was making frantic efforts to increase electricity supply to the state to above 3,000 megawatts from the current level of below 1,000 megawatts by March 2027. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at the Fourth Lagos Business School Africa Energy Conference (AEC 2026), with the theme, “Securing Nigeria’s […]

The current actions of certain Nigerian politically-exposed persons have compelled discerning minds to remind them that democracy is sustained by persuasion and the strength of arguments, not intimidation or the threat of guns. As political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, the language of campaigns must reflect the principles of democratic competition, respect […]

By Adebayo Waheed, Ibadan, Aza Msue, Makurdi, Sola Ojo, Kaduna And By Abdullahi Olesin,  Ilorin Nigerians from across the country, especially traders and foodstuff sellers, have disputed the minister of agriculture and food security, Senator Abubakar Kyari’s claim that essential food prices had dropped by up to 50 per cent compared to pre-2023 levels. The […]

Adebayo Waheed, Ibadan, Francis Okoye, Maiduguri, Kalu Eziyi, Umuahia,  Nnamdi Mbawike, Enugu, Achor Abimaje, Jos Poor sanitation standards and meat handling at abattoirs characterised by infrastructure and operational deficits across the country have raised concerns among consumers, prompting suggestions for strict inspection of animals before slaughter and safe handling of meat in slaughter houses. In […]

Benue State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Prof. Terhemba Shija of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have made the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the February 6, 2027 […]

US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on the ​International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize. Reuters reports that the court denounced the ‌move as an “assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order,” and called on […]

LEADING the Nigerian state, by any standard of leadership, is the most tasking of any leadership endeavour one can consider. Leading such a postcolonial state must be situated within the historical and political context of the trajectory of the state—it is postcolonial, The post Benchmarking the Tinubu administration and its leadership possibilities appeared first on Tribune Online.

There is a troubling report from the Financial Times that universities in the United Kingdom have started withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students. This is increasing fears that stricter immigration rules could bar institutions from recruiting international students. The Financial Times, in a report published yesterday, said  22.7 per cent of UK study visa applications […]

BY NSE ANTHONY-UKO, Abuja; YUSUF BABALOLA, OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE, KINGSLEY OKOH AND MUIZ ADESHINA,  Lagos Motorists in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states have expressed concern over the requirement to use a mobile application to access the N66-per-litre petrol discount announced by the federal government at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail stations. While welcoming the […]

Crude oil discovery has sparked a dispute in Okpe-Isoko community, Delta State, with the Adhakpor family rejecting a purported land lease agreement allegedly entered into with Sterling Global Limited for the exploration and development of the oil-bearing property. The post Tension over fresh crude oil discovery in Delta community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Being keynote address delivered by Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026,at the seminar commemorating the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state. The post Ekiti at 30: Celebrating the past, creating the future appeared first on Tribune Online.

In this interview with Gideon Alabi, Provost of the Cathedral of St. James the Great, of the Anglican Communion, Oke-Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, reflects on his journey from government service to the ordained ministry, The post Church must not renege in speaking truth to the nation — Very Rev Faleye appeared first on Tribune Online.

Film practitioner and scholar, Oreofe Williams, has been appointed a consultant to the National Universities Commission (NUC), where he will contribute to the review and development of curricula for Theatre Arts, Film and Media Studies in Nigerian universities. The post Oreofe Williams appointed NUC Consultant to shape theatre arts, film, media education appeared first on Tribune Online.

As part of the collaboration, Nestlé and the NBA will build on a shared commitment to youth participation in sport by creating more opportunities for young people and families to engage with basketball. This will include activations across select NBA youth basketball development programs and platforms. The post Nestlé, NBA Announce Multi-year International Marketing Partnership appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.