By Taiye Olayemi The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed plans to begin recapitalisation for all capital market intermediaries in 2026, marking a major regulatory shift. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the commission’s Director-General, revealed the move duringContinue Reading
By Damilola Nubi Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, the Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, says Africa needs a decisive shift from charity-based poverty reduction to enterprise-driven prosperity anchored on innovation, entrepreneurship and accountability. Asikhia spoke at the 57th Inaugural Lecture of Babcock University, titled, “It Is Time to Use Functional Businesses toContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Concerned retirees on Monday appealed to the Ogun Government to suspend the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) policy. A retired public servant, Mr Daniel Akanji, speaking on behalf of the retirees during a protest at the government office in Abeokuta, said the policyContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has been named TikTok’s 2025 Artiste of the Year. This is contained in a statement by TikTok and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. The TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa whichContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Temiloluwa Owolabi, has organised an Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy session for students in a public secondary school in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students are from ImmaculateContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Corporate governance experts have urged ethical leadership, disciplined structures, and strong crisis preparedness to protect corporate reputation in turbulent periods. They spoke during the Chartered Institute of Directors’ (CIoD) induction ceremony on Thursday in Lagos. The event, which inducted 334 new members and 10 upgrades, had theContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo A culture and tradition enthusiast, Mr Okon Offiong, on Wednesday appealed to the Akwa Ibom government to suspend its ban on Ekpo masquerade practice, saying the prohibition would deprive the yuletide of its flavour. Offiong, made the appeal in a statement he signed on Wednesday. The statementContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Stakeholders in the veterinary sector have called for a strong legal framework to ensure proper management of animal health in the country. The stakeholders from the Federal and State Ministry of Agriculture, Resolve to Save Lives, and Orixine Consulting said this in Uyo during a four-day stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya Stakeholders in the petroleum sector have been called upon to prioritise safety and avoid impatience as business activities increase towards the end of the year. Dr Akinyemi Atilola, Ogun Coordinator, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Abeokuta Field Office, made the call during a stakeholders’Continue Reading
Williams Adekunle Lagos lawmaker provides free eyeglasses to 750 constituents By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Dec. 3 2025 (NAN) A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Temitope Adewale, on Wednesday carried out eye tests and provided prescribed eyeglasses to no fewer than 750 members of his constituency. Adewale,Continue Reading
