By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Detty December and the Cost of Congestion END-of-year celebrations have become a defining feature of Lagos life, but they come with a heavy cost. Traffic congestion during the yuletide season routinely paralyses the city, draining economic productivity and testing the patience of millions. With this reality in mind, LASTMA […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA EFFORTS to improve mental healthcare access in Nigeria received a boost on Monday as the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation and the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Enugu. The agreement, anchored on the “Total Care Mind and Body Initiative,” seeks to deliver integrated […]
A Hard Deadline Signals a Regulatory Shift NIGERIA’S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drawn a firm line under its long-promised digital reform agenda, announcing that all capital market operators must renew their registrations between 1st and 31st January 2026. The deadline is more than an administrative requirement; it marks a decisive break from manual, […]
ALIKO Dangote has explained that the high price of cement in Nigeria is largely due to multiple taxes and levies imposed on local production. In an interview with Business Insider Africa, the Dangote Industries president said regulatory costs significantly inflate domestic cement prices. Dangote said cement exported from Nigeria is cheaper because exporters are exempt […]
By HAUWA MAGANA ONE month after the abduction of students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, the captives have regained their freedom, with security sources confirming the release of 130 persons on Sunday. The victims were freed near the Nigeria–Benin border and transported through Wawa, Mokwa and Bida to Minna. Niger […]
LONG distance luxury bus operators have assured Nigerians travelling during the Christmas season of safe and hitch-free journeys across the country. The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria said it is addressing safety concerns and preparing for the seasonal surge in passenger traffic. In a statement signed by its National President, Prince Samuel Ezeh, […]
THE Federal Government has approved 25 and 26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 as public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year celebrations. Making the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, said the holidays were declared to enable Nigerians […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE TEAM Uvwie secured the 2025 Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori Invitational Soccer Tournament title on Sunday after defeating Team Okpe on penalties in a pulsating final at the Osubi Airport Football Pitch. The win represents Uvwie’s fifth championship triumph in the prestigious grassroots competition. The final lived up to expectations, with Team Okpe taking […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH The third Calabar Table Tennis Challenge has drawn players from seven states to Cross River, aiming to identify promising talents and sustain the sport across Nigeria. Participants hail from Lagos, Anambra, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Ogun, and host Cross River, competing across senior, cadet, and veteran categories. Chairman John Akintola highlighted the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Essien James, a former ExxonMobil contract worker, following a violent confrontation in Eket Local Government Area. The incident, which reportedly occurred at a beer parlour, is currently under investigation by the police. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, told journalists in […]