Day: August 18, 2026

#NigeriaDecides2027: No Eligible Nigerian Must Be Left Behind

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has commenced intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election, with a firm commitment to ensuring that the elections are credible, inclusive, participatory and reflective of the will of the Nigerian people. The commitment was reinforced at a strategic…

From UNIPORT to NDU: BIGI and Fearless Take SoundCity On Tour Across 20 Campuses

Nationwide campus experience brings music, entertainment and talent discovery to students, with opportunities for emerging artistes to win prizes and advance their careers. For Rite Foods Limited, bringing BIGI Carbonated Soft Drinks and Fearless Energy Drink to Nigerian campuses is about more than brand engagement. Through its partnership with Soundcity OnTour, the company is creating…

Nigeria May Have Escaped Fiscal Cliff; Now Build an Economy worth the Sacrifice

By Blaise Udunze Three years after the removal of the fuel subsidy and the adjustment of the foreign-exchange regime, Nigeria’s revenue and external positions have improved significantly. After escaping the fiscal cliff as touted, but with the United States questioning the country’s fiscal transparency, the harder question is whether these gains can be translated into…

Dangote Refinery Secures $1 Billion Backing Ahead of Planned IPO

The planned Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a US$1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening the capital markets foundation for what could become Africa’s most consequential industrial listing. The programme, structured by Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital…

Lagos Warns Against Illegal Use Of Dealer Number Plates

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its strict prohibition on the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates, warning motorists and vehicle dealers against deploying them for purposes outside those permitted by law. Under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, dealer number plates are issued strictly for specific, time-limited activities – namely,…