Kenya Overtakes Nigeria, Emerges Africa’s Best-Performing Private Sector Economy
.....New S&P Global data shows Kenya posted the strongest private-sector expansion in Africa, driven by higher demand, easing inflation, and rising business confidence. Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s…
CBN Urged to Scrap Outdated Bank Reference Requirement for Current Accounts
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector are calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the long-standing bank reference requirement for opening current accounts, describing it as outdated and…
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Shootout in Orokam Forest
Troops of Operation Udo Ka, working under Sector One of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, on Friday rescued 14 kidnapped persons during a coordinated operation inside Orokam Forest, a…
Naira Records Mild Depreciation, Closes Week at N1,450.42/$
The Naira ended the week on a slightly weaker note, depreciating by N2.60 against the United States dollar to close at N1,450.42/$ on Friday at the official foreign exchange market.…
HolidayHoliday Travelers Abandon Shortlet Apartments Over Outrageous December Rates
Nigerians preparing for the annual Detty December festivities are making a notable shift this year, abandoning shortlet apartments for hotels as booking prices hit unprecedented highs in major cities. For…
FG to Enforce Full Concrete Road Policy From 2026, Says Works Minister Umahi
The Federal Government will adopt a full concrete pavement policy for all new federal road projects beginning in 2026, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced. Umahi made…
China Hands Over Satellite Technology to Namibia
Namibia has officially received the China-Aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station (SGDRS), marking a major step in the country’s space technology development. The handover was formalized through the signing of…
Lagos Tenancy Bill 2025: New Rules to Protect Tenants, Cap Rent, and Regulate Agents
Lagos State is set to modernize its rental market with the Lagos Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025, a proposed law designed to improve landlord-tenant relations, protect tenants from…
Professional Ethics vs. Superior Orders: Lessons from Abuja’s Town Planning History
Abuja’s history in urban development demonstrates the complex tension between professional ethics and the exercise of authority. Over the years, senior Town Planners in the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)…
Download: Court Ruling on Late Jeremiah Useni’s London Property as Judge Orders 14-Day Notice
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a 14-day publication calling for anyone with legal claims to a London property linked to the late former FCT Minister, Lt. Gen.…