April 2026 – Page 103

Expert links Nigeria’s debt crisis to low productivity

21.04.2026

An Associate Professor and Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, has said Nigeria’s rising debt burden is being driven by weak productivity, warning that the country’s fiscal challenges are rooted in structural inefficiencies in the economy. Amadi, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, stated this...

Lagos Free Zone & CEVA Seal Logistics Joint Venture in Niger

21.04.2026

In line with their shared vision to drive growth and innovation in West Africa, Lagos Free Zone and CEVA Logistics have announced the signing of a Joint Venture agreement. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing integrated logistics solutions in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. The agreement, which has been approved by...

NRS exits Nigeria’s unreliable national electricity grid

21.04.2026

The Nigerian Revenue Service has joined the growing list of major organisations abandoning the troubled national electricity grid, securing approval to generate its own power amid persistent outages that continue to cripple businesses and government operations across the country. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s fourth quarter 2025 report, the revenue agency obtained a...

IMF Endorses Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalization for Stability

21.04.2026

The International Monetary Fund has endorsed Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, noting that stronger capital buffers are enhancing resilience, stabilising the financial system, and positioning the economy against global shocks, OKECHUKWU NNODIM writes The International Monetary Fund has recognised the strategic importance of Nigeria’s recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, stating that the programme is already yielding positive...

My Nightclubs Are Least Of What I Do, Uyi Fires Back At Critics

21.04.2026

The Chief Executive Officer of Vaniti Lagos, Uyi Ogbebor, has warned critics of his nightclub to steer clear, as he may be forced to show his might if pushed to the wall. Ogbebor, popularly known as Sir Uyi, made the remarks in a post shared on his official Instagram handle, @sir_uyi, while reacting to allegations...

NASRE Accuses Peter Okoye of Threatening Journalist

20.04.2026

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has raised an alarm over an alleged threat by Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, against journalist and NASRE Directorate member, Mr Bayo Adetu, warning that the singer will be held responsible should any harm come to the journalist or his family....

Gov Aliyu’s Education Investment Gains Natl Attention

20.04.2026

The Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Muhammad Maishanu, has commended the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, for his administration’s expanding investment in the education sector—an approach that is increasingly attracting national recognition and setting a benchmark for purposeful leadership. In a statement issued by Prof. Maishanu also noted that at a time...

Oyo Rep, Olajide Empowers Unemployed Youth With Laptops, Digital Literacy Training

20.04.2026

In continuation of his efforts towards tackling youth unemployment and promoting digital inclusion among youths in Oyo State, the lawmaker representing the Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South -west federal constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on Monday, facilitated a comprehensive digital literacy training and empowerment programme for 210 unemployed...

Oyewumi Greets Sarafa Alli At 63

20.04.2026

A former member of the National Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Prince Oyekunle Oyewumi, has congratulated the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sarafadeen Alli, on his 63rd birthday. Oyewumi, who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council and the Tinubu- Shettima Independent Campaign Council...

‘I was tricked,’ Bala Explains Presence In ADC’s Leadership

20.04.2026

Nafiu Bala, the self-acclaimed Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that he was lured into attending the ceremony where the party’s leadership was handed over to new officials. Bala made this disclosure while clarifying his presence when former Senate President David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola took over as interim National...