The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed the power of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate the recent MultiChoice subscription hike in Nigeria or any other companies suspected of being involved in exploitative pricing practices. The Court, according to a statement by Ondaje Ijagwu,[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Senate Security Summit: Planting Seeds of Hope or Watering Barren Ground?
The air in Abuja has been thick with pronouncements following the Senate’s recent Security Summit. Resolutions have been passed, committees formed, and impassioned speeches delivered, all aimed at tackling the hydra-headed monster of insecurity that continues to plague Nigeria. But as the echoes of the summit fade, a crucial question[Read More…]
General Musa: A Steadfast Hand Amidst Shifting Sands
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emerged as a figure of resolute leadership in a period marked by profound security challenges. His tenure, though still unfolding, has been characterized by a multi-pronged approach that seeks to address the multifaceted threats facing Nigeria.[Read More…]
NGX Chairman, Alhaji (Dr) Umaru kwairanga To Chair SUPERNEWS Confab June 19
The Chairman, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group is the Chairman of the SUPERNEWS Nigeria Annual Conference scheduled to hold on June 19th 2025 at Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos at 10am. The conference with theme, Power Of AI: Enhancing Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction For Better Financial Services[Read More…]
Akpabio Backs Out of Presidential Panel Setup to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegation by Senator Natasha
In a fresh twist to the ongoing political drama at the National Assembly, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has allegedly withdrawn from a presidential panel set up to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The revelation was made public during Saturday’s edition of[Read More…]
Nigerian ESG Summit, Exhibition, and Awards to Hold on May 22, 2025
As the global shift towards sustainable energy accelerates, Nigeria is stepping up its commitment to a greener future. In line with this transition, the Nigerian Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) community will host the 2025 ESG Summit, Exhibition, and Awards on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, 3[Read More…]
3 Million Barrels Per Day Oil Production By 2030, a Dream Nigeria Must Wake From
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it is very unlikely this lofty and unrealistic target can be met. Even 2.5 million per day is unlikely. I will try to dissect the reasons why. It is critical Nigeria adopts a sober realization of the challenges facing the[Read More…]
Advisory Board Predicts Fierce Contest for 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature”
The stakes have never been higher and the literary stage is set ablaze, as the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by NLNG, announced on Tuesday that a record 252 entries have been received for the 2025 edition, setting a new level for the quality of entries[Read More…]
Healthcare in Rural Africa: A Crisis Demanding Collective Action
By Julius Agenmonmen Every day across rural Nigeria and Africa, countless lives are lost—not to war or disasters, but to something far more preventable: a lack of basic healthcare access. In villages tucked away in the heart of Nigeria’s vast countryside, people fight for survival against diseases that should not[Read More…]
FirstBank and Eko Hotel Unite to Bring “The Jewel “To Life this Easter
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a long-standing advocate for the arts, has partnered with Eko Hotel to present The Jewel—a spectacular theatrical experience set to captivate audiences this Easter weekend. On April 18th and 19th, the Eko Hotel Convention Center will be transformed into a vibrant, futuristic stage[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]