Awojobi declares 2027 ambition, pledges development-driven agendafor Obafemi Owode

By Seun Ibiyemi Honourable Afeez Olalekan Awojobi, popularly known as UP AWO, has expressed his intention to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly in the 2027 elections, outlining an agenda centered on inclusive development and community transformation in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. In a statement outlining his vision, Awojobi…

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Nigeria’s power sector reforms at risk without clear rules, PwC warns

Nigeria’s ongoing electricity sector reforms could face major setbacks if regulatory uncertainty and weak coordination between federal and state authorities are not urgently addressed, a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned. The report, titled “Priority Actions for the Successful Evolution of Nigeria’s Multi-Tier Electricity Market,” said the country’s transition toward a decentralised electricity system requires…

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SunTrust Bank appoints Kudi Badmus as Executive Director to drive growth strategy

By Seun Ibiyemi SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Kudi Badmus, FCA, as its new Executive Director, in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s leadership team and accelerating its growth strategy. The bank said Badmus brings over three decades of professional experience spanning banking, energy, and infrastructure sectors, positioning her…

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Massive job losses loom as Lagos container terminals shut down over cargo shortage

Thousands of jobs are at risk in Lagos following the shutdown of several inland container terminals, as operators lament severe cargo shortages from Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports. The Association of Bonded Terminals Operators of Nigeria has confirmed that ITC Container Terminals, Alliance Container Terminal, and Creseada Container Terminals have ceased operations due to lack…

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APC urges security agencies to probe Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ comment

…Blames opposition crises on poor leadership, internal rivalries By Seun Ibiyemi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security and intelligence agencies to investigate Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments allegedly referencing the violent “Operation Wetie” era during a recent opposition parties’ summit in Ibadan. The ruling party described the governor’s remarks as…

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Polaris Bank, NACCIMA launch export support centre to boost MSME

Polaris Bank Ltd and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have inaugurated an Export Express Support Centre aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and providing practical support for exporters, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The stakeholders at the launch event stressed that stronger partnerships among financial…

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No new tax on vehicles – NRS

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective from July 1. The agency clarified that no such tax had been approved, urging Nigerians to disregard the message and rely only on verified government communication…

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