A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the party, citing the need to pursue his ambition on another political platform, due to the unresolved crisis at the national level of the PDP. Oguntoyinbo said the lingering internal[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Experts, Industry Leaders Set to Redefine Success at 2nd MediaConsortium CSR Conference
As the global business landscape shifts from a pure profit-driven motive toward a more holistic, purpose-led approach, all eyes are on the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Alausa, Ikeja. Next Friday, May 15, 2026, MediaConsortium will host the second edition of its highly anticipated CSR Impact and[Read More…]
TAX OMBUD SEEKS IMF SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Nigeria, Dr. John Nwabueze, has called for strategic support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enhance the operational capacity, independence, and effectiveness of Nigeria’s newly established tax arbiter. Dr. Nwabueze made this appeal at the ongoing high-level benchmark visit to[Read More…]
Telcos, Regulators Face Backlash for Defying Airtime Loan Court Orders
A deepening legal and regulatory standoff has left millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers in a state of growing frustration, as major telecommunications operators and government agencies appear to be disregarding explicit court orders to restore critical airtime and data credit services. What began as a regulatory attempt to sanitize the[Read More…]
The Armor of Integration: A New Era for Nigerian Defense
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi In the complex theatre of asymmetric warfare, victory is rarely found at the end of a barrel alone. It is found in the resilience of a farmer returning to his land, the surrender of a disillusioned insurgent, and the transparency of a military budget that prioritizes[Read More…]
Tax Ombud Urges Journalists to Educate Citizens on Fiscal Reforms, Taxpayer Rights
The Taxombud/Chief Executive Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has underscored the role of the press in propagating the ongoing fiscal reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, urging journalists to help educate the taxpaying public on the role of the Office of the Tax[Read More…]
FirstBank Confirms Appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas[Read More…]
Between Deceptive Loan App Advertising and the Regulatory War for Truth
In the palm of almost every Nigerian’s hand lies a digital gateway that promises instant relief from financial strain. A quick scroll through social media or a casual mobile game is often interrupted by vibrant, high-energy advertisements: “Get ₦500,000 in 5 minutes! No collateral, no stress.” To a struggling entrepreneur[Read More…]
Sports Industry Awards Nigeria to honour FirstBank for longstanding sports sponsorship legacy
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to receive prestigious recognitions for its sustained contribution to Nigeria’s fast evolving sports industry at the forthcoming Sports Industry Awards Nigeria. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 19, in Lagos. Organised[Read More…]
PMI Global Summit Series heads to Cape Town
Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town from 14 to 15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa,[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…]