Category: News
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JONATHAN’S HEARTFELT THANKS AFTER GUINEA-BISSAU COUP ESCAPE
Former President Goodluck Jonathan landed safely in Abuja and poured out gratitude to Nigerians young and old who united across religion and politics in worry when he got trapped in Guinea-Bissau’s explosive military coup on Nov 26. Leading the West African Elders Forum to observe the Nov 23 presidential polls between incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló…
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NIGERIA STOCK MARKET GOES LIVE WITH T+2 SETTLEMENT CYCLE
Nigeria’s capital market just leveled up, ditching the old T+3 for a snappier T+2 settlement meaning trades now clear in just two business days, slashing risks and boosting efficiency. CSCS Chairman Temi Popoola called it a historic win that deepens liquidity, amps investor trust, and aligns with global standards to chase that $1 trillion economy…
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NIGERIA STOCK MARKET SURGES, INVESTORS TRADE N20 BILLION IN A DAY
On Friday, the Nigerian stock market roared back to life with investors trading a whopping 1.826 billion shares worth N20.03 billion across more than 20,000 deals—way up from Thursday’s 324.6 million shares worth N13.05 billion. This big jump reflects fresh confidence and widespread strength in the market. Access Corporationled the activity, trading over 103 million…
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OBJ PRAISES PLATEAU GOV MUTFWANG FOR PROJECT CONTINUITY AT UNITY CAROLS
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo hailed Gov. Caleb Mutfwang at Plateau’s 2025 Christmas Carols and Festival Songs in Jos for picking up where predecessors left off, completing stalled projects and steering steady growth. He slammed Nigeria’s continuity gap in governance, calling Mutfwang’s drive a blueprint for societal progress. Obasanjo cheered the event as a unity booster for…
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FIRST LADY ENDORSEMENT OF RESERVED SEATS BILL HAILED AS GAME-CHANGER
Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, top advocate for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, described First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s backing as a “decisive milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward gender inclusion. She said this strong support marks a pivotal moment fueled by months of advocacy and strategic dialogue by women’s groups nationwide. The Bill aims to guarantee women…
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FIRST LADY TINUBU RALLIES NASS FOR WOMEN’S SEATS AT STATE DINNER
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu hosted National Assembly leaders like Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, VP Kashim Shettima, and Imo Gov. Hope Uzodinma for a pivotal dinner at Aso Rock’s Banquet Hall, blending dialogue on national fixes with a passionate push for the Gender Parity Bill (Reserved Seats for Women). She hailed lawmakers’ democratic grit…
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NIGERIA’S $60B LOGISTICS GOLDMINE: TIME TO UNLOCK JOBS & WEALTH
Leaders and policymakers at the CLMI International Conference in Lagos slammed the brakes on Nigeria’s sleepy logistics sector—worth N3.5 trillion ($60B)—urging the Federal Government to supercharge it for massive job creation and economic firepower. Prof. Simon Emeje, CLMI Chairman, spotlighted its power to fund half the national budget if regulated right, blasting collapsed firms from…
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NIGERIA’S TOURISM CAN SOAR WITH TRADITIONAL TEXTILES
At a lively Lagos symposium, textile and fashion experts revealed a golden ticket for Nigeria’s tourism: embracing traditional fabrics, investing in local artisans, and boosting production. Hosted by Wear Nigeria, the event spotlighted how rich textile heritage like Aso-oke, Adire, and Ankara isn’t just fashion—it’s a cultural tourism magnet waiting to explode. Prof. Pamela Cyril-Egware…
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PPFN DEMANDS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GBV: MORE FAMILY PLANNING CASH NOW
Dr. Haruna Okai of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) fired up calls for all-in commitment to smash Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and pump investments into family planning during the “Paint It Loud” event in Abuja—part of the 16 Days of Activism. With 28% of women aged 15-49 facing physical violence and 40% emotional abuse, he…
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NAF GRADS AVIATION ACES: WORLD-CLASS SKILLS UNLOCKED
Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke hailed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) top-tier standards at the Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC) graduation in Kaduna, affirming grads are ready for global skies. Represented by AVM Ahmed Dari, he celebrated completers of three key courses: Standard Flight Dispatch Ops 1/2025, Air Traffic Control…
