By Rukayat Moisemhe The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of aContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) engaged the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on Thursday to explain benefits and address concerns over new tax laws. The engagement, held in Lagos, aimed to clarify misconceptions surrounding implementation and implications for manufacturers across differentContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom/Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the armed forces and families of fallen heroes. He emphasised that their sacrifices would never be in vain. Sanwo-Olu stated this while addressing newsmen during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day,Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku A platform for borderless living, Multipolitan has released a digital state project report examining how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and metaverse are fundamentally reshaping statehood, governance and citizenship. Mr Nirbhay Handa, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Multipolitan, disclosed this during a webinarContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Software Testing Qualifications Board (NGSTQB) says it will prioritise stronger, globally aligned software testing standards in 2026 to improve reliability, security and trust of Nigeria’s digital systems. The President of NGSTQB, Mr Boye Dare, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Lagos traditional ruler, Oniru of Iru, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, has urged policymakers, professionals and academics to collaborate more closely to shape the future of urban governance. Oba Lawal spoke on Wednesday at the 2026 Distinguished Personality Lecture Series of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The NewsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG) has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt basic governance structures to remain compliant, competitive and financially viable amid implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. CEG Founder, Dr Adeyinka Hassan, gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos in anContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The Independent Newspapers Ltd., publishers of the Independent Newspaper, is set for its 2026 annual awards which will coincide with its ilver Jubilee anniversary. The Chairman, Awards Committee of the organisation, Mr Yemi Adebisi, said at a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday that the awards wouldContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs (WAPA) has underscored the need for counselling, psychosocial support and community-based interventions for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Dada, made this known on Tuesday in Ikeja, at aContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s cultural resilience is in global focus as the National Arts Theatre Chief Executive, Mrs Tola Akerele, addresses the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress in New York. Akerele is presenting Nigeria’s experience in sustaining culture economically amid tightening funding and rising global pressures. InContinue Reading
