…Warn Against Coup Uche Cecil Izuora The Yoruba Assembly, a coalition of several civil society and self determination groups have called for sustained push by government to promote peaceful co-existence and take tough measures to crush rising insecurity across the country. The coalition made their view public on Tuesday at a summit that drew close to1000 representatives from across the region. The delegates said insecurity is a threat that may tear the country apart and prevent a peaceful election in 2027. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to invoke Executive Order that would within weeks order States to recruit…
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Yemisi Izuora The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is taking broader measures to deal with corrupt practices in the domestic wine and spirit industry. The Association has therefore scheduled to hold a one-day stakeholder workshop to combat illicit trade in the sector. According to the body, made up of notable producers, importers and marketers of spirits and wines in Nigeria, the high-level engagement is scheduled to take place at the Abuja Continental Hotel on April 22, 2026. Themed “Combating Illicit Trade in the Spirits and Wines Industry in Nigeria,” the workshop aims to bring together regulators, industry…
Joseph Bakare The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has stated that Nigeria can bridge the gap between the national budget and expenditure with sustained revenue generation. Speaker Abbas noted that bridging that gap through sustainable revenue is central to fiscal stability. Giving his goodwill message at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, the Speaker highlighted some economic reforms caused by the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, especially relating to revenue generation and taxation. Speaker Abbas pointed out that the challenge now is…
Francesca Odimgbe What is the place of young people in leadership and development? A summit held at the State House Banquet Hall, the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, examined key contemporary factors influencing the youth’s attitude towards leadership roles. Vice President Kashim Shettima posited that an institutionalised leadership approach should be cultivated by a nation seeking to convert the strength of its young population into national capacity. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said whether or not young people mattered in leadership was not longer a subject of debate. He asked if the leaders had started to build systems,…
Joseph Bakare The trial of Akindele Akintoye, alongside Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the court refusing to admit in evidence, a document tendered by Akintoye, containing his request to buy off the shares of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. The defendants are facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an amended six-count charge bordering on dishonesty and conversion of $35million belonging to NCDMB. The application for the admission of the document…
Yemisi Izuora Tosin Eniolorunda, Group CEO of Moniepoint Inc., has delivered on a commitment that demonstrates his fidelity to deepen financial literacy among women business owners in Nigeria. In partnership with ALX, Eniolorunda hosted a four-hour virtual Entrepreneurship Masterclass bringing together 100 female business owners for a hands-on session designed to move them from petty trading to building valuable enterprises. The masterclass was structured around three practical modules: The Model, The Money, and The Plan with each session facilitated by a subject matter expert and anchored in live, guided exercises rather than passive instruction. Participants also completed a one-page…
Yemisi Izuora Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, made a remarkable impact at the 2026 Easter Cup, hosted at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club on 05-06 April, 2026. This year’s tournament was not only about exciting polo matches; it also highlighted the strong partnerships that make the event lively. The event transformed the hallowed grounds of the Lagos Polo Club into a vibrant celebration of Nigerian excellence, drawing corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and families from all walks of life. The inclusive atmosphere allowed attendees to engage in the “Game of Kings,” emphasising accessibility for everyone and reinforcing…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has paid a courtesy visit to International Breweries Plc’s plant in Ilesa, Osun State, with the aim to strengthen cooperation with one of its key excise stakeholders. The visit, led by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, was aimed at fostering mutual understanding, addressing operational issues, and reinforcing the importance of tax compliance. During the engagement, DC Wale Adewole reiterated the Command’s focus on enforcing extant excise laws while creating an enabling environment for legitimate trade.…
Francesca Odimgbe As part of intesified effort towards achieving $1trn economy, the Lagos State Government has announced it will be unveiling its new industrial policy by 30th 2026. This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner, Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Bada Ambrose at the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Roundtable Meeting on Trade and Export Competitiveness on Tuesday in Lagos. The Commissioner noted that targeted industrial policy must guide national efforts, with clear designation of export priority sectors such as shea, cocoa, lithium, textiles, and petrochemicals. According to…
Yemisi Izuora Finance Minister and Chair of the G-24 coalition of developing countries, Wale Edun, has urged multilateral institutions to do more to support vulnerable countries weather the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East. “We would like them to do more, we definitely like them to provide, particularly at this time, additional liquidity risk management tools that bring down the cost of financing,” Edun said during a briefing of the G-24 during the IMF/ World Bank Spring meetings in Washington. The G-24 aims to coordinate the positions of developing countries on monetary and development finance issues.…