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Why More Women Are Needed In Politics, By Ajila-Jakande

Dr Tokunbo AjilaJakande is the founder of TAJ Foundation, a non governmental organisation that prioritises humanitarian programmes for the vulnerable. In this interview with ADEWUMI ADEMIJU, she speaks on the significance of reserved seats for women in the parliament and other issues What is your take on the call for reserved seats for women in...
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Business Confidence in Nigeria Rises Despite Challenges: Rep

Nigerian businesses are entering 2026 with a surge of widespread optimism, according to the December 2025 Business Expectations Survey Report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to the survey, the aggregate Confidence Index reached 37.5 index points in December, with a trajectory projected to peak at 52.5 points over the next six months....
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C’River Police Command Gets New Spokesman

The Cross River State Police Command has unveiled a new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, who takes over from CSP Irene Ugbo. A press statement by the outgoing PPRO, CSP Irene Ugbo, noted that ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, an indigene of Edo State, was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as...
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RMB Nigeria Meets CBN Recapitalisation Threshold

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited has announced meeting the new minimum capital requirement as set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, indicating that the MCR was achieved on 30 December 2025. In March 2024, the CBN raised the operating minimum capital requirements...
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Wike Praises Tinubu Over Appointment Of Abe, Kobani As NUPRC,

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the nomination of 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratix Party (SDP), Magnus Abe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Wike expressed his appreciation during a “Thank you” visit to Ogu/Bolo...
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IEI Converts N2bn Deposit to Equity from Norrenberger

International Energy Insurance Plc has converted a N2bn deposit from Norrenberger Advisory Partners Limited into equity, creating 1.25 billion ordinary shares in the company, following the approval of shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually on 31 December 2025. In a notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday, the new shares, valued...
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APC E-Registration Not Optional, Says Lagos Spokesman Oladejo

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the ongoing electronic registration (e-registration) exercise of the party is neither optional nor cosmetic, describing it as a critical political reform aimed at strengthening internal democracy and party discipline. The party made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its...
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