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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Enitan’s appointment takes effect from August 27, 2026, and follows the impending retirement of the incumbent, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who will exit the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of […] The post Tinubu Appoints Enitan As Head Of…
Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, bringing together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. Themed “Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth in…
CNN International has hired British-born Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host its new multiplatform feature series Africa Inc. Africa Inc. will showcase how African companies are competing and thriving on the global stage, from technology and hospitality, to manufacturing and entertainment. The series positions the continent not as an emerging player but as a growing […] The post Adefemi…
…The Naira declined by 0.53% to close at ₦1,350.41 EQUITIES MARKET:The local bourse extended its bearish streak as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) shed 36 bps to close at 240,750.47 points. The decline was primarily driven by sustained profit-taking across the exchange, which continued to weigh on broad investor sentiment and keep the market firmly […] The post Bearish Streak Persists, Equities Lost…
Nigeria’s headline inflation decelerated in July 2026 to 15.43% year-on-year from 15.91% in June, marking a second consecutive decline and the sharpest monthly slowdown so far this year. On a month-on-month basis, inflation eased to 1.57% from 1.66% in June. However, this masks a divergence: food inflation rose to 5.56% from 3.75%, while core inflation […] The post Nigeria’s Headline Inflation…
by Bidemi Oke There is a strange thing about regulation: everybody wants clarity until clarity comes with a bill. Given that is probably why the conversation around Nigeria’s proposed 1.5% stamp duty on virtual asset transactions has quickly become a debate about the number. Is 1.5% too much? Will it make crypto more expensive? Will […] The post Feature- The Biggest Cost of Nigeria’s Crypto Stamp…
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited are partnering for a new global, multiplatform campaign to showcase the scale, impact, and ambition of one of Africa’s most influential industrial groups, while highlighting the continent’s growing role in the global economy. As the largest conglomerate in West Africa, and one of the largest on the […] The post CNN and Dangote…
The Olota of Ota, Oba Professor Adeyemi AbdulKabir Obalanlege, alongside other Awori traditional rulers, has reaffirmed support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the preferred candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The monarchs made this declaration on Tuesday during the visit of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, […] The…
MultiChoice Nigeria has outlined how its corporate governance and local strategy operate following its acquisition by global entertainment group CANAL+. Speaking on the company’s corporate architecture, Kemi Omotosho, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, explained that while the business operates as part of an international group, its leadership, strategy, and daily operations remain…
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible drinking and safer roads through its partnership with the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) during the 2026 Annual Train-the-Trainer Program for Driving School Proprietors and Instructors. Held at the Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, Agidingbi, Lagos, the programme, themed “Enhancing Road Safety Through Continuous Training…
