November 2025 – Page 87

Fuel Tariff Reversal: Tinubu’s Govt Confused, Says ADC

15.11.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the reversal of the 15 percent import duty the Federal Government im- posed on petrol and diesel is evidence that the Bola Tinubu administration is not sure of its decisions and is merely experiment- ing with governance. ADC, in a statement on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam...

We Board Public Transport With Criminals – Ondo Magistrates

15.11.2025

The Ondo State chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cried out against a situation where some of its members boarded public transport with criminals and litigants to courts. The magistrates said the situation where they boarded the same vehicles with litigants and suspects put their lives at risk and also undermined the...

Skitmaker Folagade Banks Hosts Fans In Lagos

15.11.2025

Popular skitmaker and content creator, Folagade Banks has hosted his fans to an evening of laughter, bonding, and fine dining in Lagos. The exclusive fan hangout was marked by excitement, heartfelt conversations, and moments of shared joy between the comedian and his loyal supporters. The event which took place November 2 saw Banks known for...

Collins Ifeanyi: Celebrating AMAN@30

15.11.2025

The president of Artiste Managers Association in Nigeria (AMAN), Collins Ifeanyi Onwuneme Ajereh Enebeli alias Mavin Grandpa Worldwide (MGW) has counted the many contributions and achievements of AMAN to the progress of Nigeria’s entertainment industry noting that Nigerian artiste managers have gained much respect in past few years. In counting these achievements during the week...

ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

15.11.2025

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum...

Stakeholders push gold value addition in African finance

15.11.2025

Stakeholders in the African finance and extractive sectors have called for greater value addition and integration of gold into financial systems across the continent to enhance economic resilience and wealth creation. Speaking at the recently held Gold Roadshow Africa, Executive Director of Tropical General Investments Group, Mudassir Amray, described gold as “a metal of strategy”...

RNR Klothings Founder, Ramalan Rotimi, Leads Colourful Runway, Wins Big At Peace Achievers Award

15.11.2025

Ramalan Rotimi Buhari, the founder and CEO of RNR Klothings, a brand celebrated for blending African cultural heritage, held audience spellbound with a colourful runway at the recently concluded 15th Peace Achievers Award 2025, organised by the Peace Achievers Award. This was in addition to his conferment as ‘Most Outstanding Africa’s Fashion Entrepreneur’ of the...

Esso urges clearer regulations to boost oil production

15.11.2025

Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, has called for clear regulations and stronger human capital development to unlock Nigeria’s oil and gas potential. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Conference in Lagos, Executive Director of Development at EEPNL, Etabuko Abirhire, said Nigeria’s ambitious production targets of two million...

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Tax breaks to drive 3.1% manufacturing growth in Nigeria

15.11.2025

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has projected that the country’s manufacturing output will grow by 3.1 per cent in 2026, driven by new tax incentives, harmonisation of levies expected under the new tax regime taking effect in January 2026 and increased government patronage. According to the Manufacturers’ CEOs Confidence Index released in October by the...

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HerVest & NemHealth offer free breast cancer screening

15.11.2025

Women-focused fintech HerVest has partnered with NemHealth to provide free breast cancer screening and awareness to women. In a statement on Thursday, it was revealed that the two-part initiative focused on promoting early detection, health education, and preventive care among women in Nigeria. The PUNCH reports that the initiative was carried out in commemoration of...