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Update: Police invite Sen. Fadahunsi over ‘kill Accord members’ threat 

Following his alleged incendiary comments against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (APC–Osun East)...

Osun Decides: Adeleke Showcases Scorecard at Arise News Town Hall

By Maryanne Awuya Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has made a strong pitch for support by showcasing his administration’s...

Leadership Tussle: PDP Chairmen Call for Action Against Rival Group

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A fresh twist has emerged in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the party’s 36 state chairmen and...

NAFDAC Requests 5,000 New Staff for Enforcement Push

By Maryanne Awuya To strengthen its enforcement activities across the country, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says...

Nigeria Secures $50bln Investment Commitments as Push for $1trn Economy Gains Momentum

By Maryanne Awuya Nigeria’s push toward a $1 trillion economy gained significant momentum at the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment...

Ebola Outbreak: Oxford Launches Human Trials for New Vaccine as DR Congo Crisis Deepens

By Maryanne Awuya A new experimental vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been approved for human trials in the United Kingdom,...

Mr Macaroni Opens Up: Real Reason for  Skit Maker’s Long Hiatus, Cites Personal Reset

By David Adebayo Popular Nigerian skit maker and activist, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has finally addressed concerns over his prolonged...

Data-Driven Reforms: How Digital School Systems Will Upgrade Nigerian Education – Minister

By Maryanne Awuya In a bold step towards effective planning and reforms in the nation’s education sector, the Federal Government has rolled out...

Just In: Insecurity: Bayelsa Gov Dethrones Swali Monarch Over Alleged Complicity

Following the recommendations of an investigative panel, the Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has approved the immediate deposition of Chief Wilcox Seiyefa...

Judge FG Borrowing by Results, Not Debt Size — Oyedele

By Maryanne Awuya The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy,...

CMAN urges gradual interest rate reduction, increased development financing

By Maryanne Awuya The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to gradually moderate interest...

Capital market key to translating economic reforms into household prosperity – CMAN

By Maryanne Awuya The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) has said Nigeria’s capital market must play a central role in translating nation’s...

Breaking: Major Setback for Ozekhome as LPPC Suspends Senior Advocate Rank

High-profile constitutional lawyer and human rights activist Prof. Mike Ozekhome has been temporarily stripped of his Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title, following...

FG Unveils National Poverty Intelligence Lab for Data-Driven Reduction Efforts

By Maryanne Awuya The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, has launched the National Poverty Intelligence Lab, describing...

Industrial policy must deliver jobs, prosperity for Nigerians — Minister Enoh

By Maryanne Awuya The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has said the success of Nigeria’s Industrial Policy (NIP) will be...

FG targets stronger industrial growth as capital importation hits $21bln

By Maryanne Awuya As part of efforts to drive economic diversification and achieve sustainable economic development, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment...