Female Tilers Training Kicks Off as Ogun Partners Lafarge on Skills Empowerment
A new empowerment programme aimed at equipping young women with practical skills in the construction sector has been launched by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with Lafarge. In a…
From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned naira into Nigeria’s export engine
Opinion by Tanimu Yakubu When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu scrapped Nigeria’s long-standing foreign exchange controls in 2024, the backlash was immediate. The naira’s dramatic slide to ₦1,800 against the dollar…
Over 100 Job Roles Shut to Foreign Workers as Britain Tightens Migration Rules
In a major overhaul of its immigration policy, the United Kingdom has barred foreign workers from applying for more than 100 job categories, marking one of the toughest moves yet…
AIHS Applauds FG’s Building Materials Hub Initiative at Lekki Free Trade Zone
The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) has commended the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for taking giant steps towards establishing a Building Materials Hub in the Lekki Free…
Nigeria’s Civil Service: From Engine of Development to Epicenter of Corruption
When Nigeria inherited its civil service from the British, it was designed as the backbone of governance efficient, accountable, and stable enough to guarantee smooth administration regardless of political change.…
Pretoria demolishes illegal housing estate belonging to Nigeria developer
Pretoria authorities have demolished two high-rise buildings owned by Nigerian property developer George Asaba, following multiple court rulings that declared the projects unlawful and unsafe. The demolition order stemmed from…
Holcim Bows Out of Nigerian Market with Sale of Lafarge Shares to Chinese Firm
Swiss cement giant Holcim has completed its long-anticipated withdrawal from Nigeria, sealing a $1 billion deal to transfer its controlling 83.81 percent stake in Lafarge Africa Plc to China’s Huaxin…
Lagos Residents Warn of Safety Risks from Victoria Island Construction Project
Residents and business owners around a construction site at 28 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, have called on the state government to urgently address what they describe as a…
NCC Unveils Robust Cybersecurity Framework to Safeguard Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
By Ameh Gabriel The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is intensifying efforts to secure the nation’s telecom networks with a new cybersecurity framework designed to strengthen digital infrastructure and improve online…
Liverpool, Man City Draw Real Madrid as Premier League Clubs Face Tough Champions League Tests
By Ameh Gabriel Liverpool and Manchester City will both take on 15-time European champions Real Madrid in the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, while Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle…