Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taking over from Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio. Faye was elected on Sunday during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Faye succeeds Bio, …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Federal Government's new Social Intervention Programmes. It described the programmes as a timely policy initiative that can strengthen the legitimacy of the country's economic reforms if implemented effectively. The CPPE stated this in a policy brief issued on Monday by its Chief Executive …
The 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu's administration to explain what he described as a suspicious increase in the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) contained in the 2026 federal budget, alleging that trillions of naira have been hidden under opaque spending provisions. In a statement issued on Monday by his …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has backed call by Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe for greater regulatory harmony and operational coordination across the nation's evolving electricity market. This call for harmony comes at a critical juncture as Nigeria transitions to a multi-tier electricity system under the Electricity Act 2023. The endorsement was delivered during …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol, introducing 12 code-named operations to tackle the major causes of road traffic crashes and improve compliance with road safety regulations. The special patrols will begin on Monday, July 20, across the Corps’ 12 Zonal Commands, with each zone implementing a strategy …
Premier League legend says Messi’s presence and Argentina’s resilience could prove decisive in Sunday’s final Premier League legend Alan Shearer has tipped Argentina to defeat Spain and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, will face Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is preparing for a major national struggle to push for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage and improved welfare for pensioners. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero disclosed this in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners Legacy House and Multipurpose Hall. …
France captain becomes only the fourth player in World Cup history to score at least 10 goals in a single tournament France captain Kylian Mbappé has joined an elite group of World Cup goal scorers after becoming only the fourth player in the history of the competition to score 10 or more goals in …
Rather than raising taxes, Nigeria is reshaping its revenue mobilisation strategy to widen the tax base and improve the efficiency of tax collection. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, reiterated this at the BusinessDay 14th Annual CEO Forum in Lagos, describing the approach as key to sustaining long-term economic …
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called for a stronger focus on rehabilitation, empathy and professional intervention in addressing substance misuse, warning against the continued stigmatisation and criminalisation of persons affected by substance-use disorders. The call was made in Abuja during a two-day capacity-building training organised by the Hope Gilead Recovery Foundation (HGRF), in partnership …
