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….says strategy to alleviate food pricing, inflation underway ….food palliatives distribution done without biases The Lagos State Government has revealed that a total sum of N918 million worth of transactions…

The Super Eagles have dropped to 39th position in the latest FIFA rankings, slipping one place from their previous rank of 38th. This comes as Spain, the new Champions of Europe, leap five places to claim the 3rd…

The leadership of Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) in Borno and Niger states have passionately appealed to President Bola Tinubu to in the spirit  of humanity and performance, reinstate Dr. Betta Edu to office as…

A group of students belonging to the Coalition of Concerned Northern Youth and Students has announced their withdrawal from a planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria. The decision was…

Omowunmi, wife of late Nigerian artist Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba nicknamed Mohbad, has described her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, as the greatest enemy of her son, Liam. After her husband’s death in September 2023,…

Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has waved the 18 years benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. At an ongoing policy meeting organised by the Joint Admission Matriculations Board (JAMB) in Abuja,…

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of five properties linked to the former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Major-General Umaru Mohammed, to the…

At the BusinessDay CEO Forum, Chukwuma Nwanze, MD/CEO of Credit Direct Finance Company Limited (Credit Direct), FCMB Group's consumer finance arm, emphasized the…

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the first reading of a bill proposing amendments to the…

Following last week’s Supreme Court judgment granting local government autonomy, the 401 chairmen and members of the caretaker committees running the 62 local governments and council development areas in Osun…

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, said he was disappointed with Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen over his online rant against Finidi George. In the week Finidi George…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has said that persistent inflation could prolong monetary tightening measures and hinder the nation’s growth potential. He said in the foreword of the…

Series “Shogun” and “The Bear” dominated the Emmy nominations on Wednesday, each garnering more than 20 nominations. The Emmy Awards, presented by the Television Academy to honour excellence in the television…

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said that Nigeria and Africa could not realise their significant future prospects if the youths continue to engage in corruption and…

Adam Schiff, a prominent House Democrat, has asked incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, citing serious doubt over the president’s chances of winning. “Mr Biden has been one of the…

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday refused to grant an application filed by Olu Agunloye, a former minister of power and steel, seeking to travel abroad for medical treatment. The Economic and…

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred its ruling on a request to restrain parliament from transmitting a highly contested anti-LGBTQ bill to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his final approval. The ruling means…

Mauritius-based Chappal Energies has acquired a minority share in TotalEnergies’s Nigerian onshore joint venture assets for $860 million. The new purchase by Chappal Energies, a company registered in Mauritius in…

President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while traveling in Las Vegas. This news comes as Biden was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS event in Las…

…Says N32b available for disbursement The National Education Loan Fund, NELFund formerly took off on Wednesday, with the disbursement of the first tranche of funds to successful applicants, by President…

The Bankers’ Committee are on the verge of completing the renovation and upgrading of facilities at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos; a development that could be best described as the restoration of national…

…Inflows via CBN up 127.97% in one month …FX turnover rises by 180.47% in one year Foreign exchange (FX) inflows into the Nigerian economy jumped by 57 percent in one year, resulting in the Naira showing some…

Experts seek end to oil monopoly, call for transparency The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol has risen to a staggering N1,117 per litre using the official Investors &…

• To raise N1.3 trillion from banks’ FX gains• Consultations over minimum wage end today• President seeks amendment of Finance Act• Challenges hurt economy as IMF downgrades growth projection to 3.1%  The Federal…