Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition of the Joint Working Group was part of the agreement reached during the recent trip to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Ribadu is to lead the Nigerian side of the Joint Working Group, supported by a multi-stakeholder team comprising senior officials from relevant government establishments. Members of the Joint Working Group include the Minister of Foreign…
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Court A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately release 27 houses wrongly seized by the commission. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order while giving a judgment in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/348/2025 filed by the EFCC.The EFCC had, on March 13, obtained an ex-parte interim forfeiture order against the 27 properties which it claimed were acquired from proceeds of unlawful acts, which it published on April 4.However, James Ikechukwu Okwete and his company, Jamec West African Limited, claimed ownership of 26 of the properties, while Adebukunola Iyabode Oladapo showed interest in…
Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with the economic aspirations of the government and the people of Nigeria. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s work. The Committee will undertake extensive consultations across the public and private sectors to ensure broad-based input into the implementation process. Its chairman, Tegbe, is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria…
Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has insisted that the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau “was not a coup” and described it as “maybe a ceremonial coup.” Gunfire had erupted around key government institutions in Bissau on Wednesday as soldiers claimed to have “total control” of the country. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló also said he was arrested in his office at the presidential palace, sparking panic and prompting the military to impose a curfew, suspend the electoral process, close borders, and detain senior officials, including top military and interior ministry figures. The Federal Government condemned the development as “a serious threat…
Corporate banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation, and the conversation has shifted beyond traditional deposits and loans. Speaking recently during a panel session at Future of Finance Summit, Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for financial institutions to bridge the widening gap between what corporates require and what banks currently provide. “Corporates are no longer asking for just an ad or a simple product, they want visibility into liquidity, frictionless cross-border payments, and integrated solutions that anticipate their changing needs.” Bamisebi noted during the session. Despite progress across the industry, he…
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has paid a courtesy visit to the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President Tinubu was overtly delighted to receive Governor Soludo his long standing friend of over 22 years. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the President further congratulated Governor Soludo on his landslide victory on the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election. It will also be recalled that President Tinubu had earlier issued a congratulatory message to Governor Soludo immediately the governorship election was concluded and Governor Soludo declared winner with 73% of the votes cast by INEC.…
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to responsible fiscal management, with a focus on prudent management of the state’s resources. The governor made this assertion while presenting the 2026 budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” of N757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly, an increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118, with a focus on accelerating development and further transforming the state with a new developmental drive. The governor, who has not borrowed in executing the avalanche of projects and landmark achievements in the state, emphasised responsible fiscal management as a cornerstone of his administration’s…
First Bank house Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it with the kind of consistency that makes the saying feel almost crafted…
Dion Celine Dion has shared a message of peace and love to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. The legendary singer has reminded followers in a social media post that the holiday is an opportunity to “slow down, take a deep breath, and give thanks”. “There’s something so powerful about gathering with the people you love, whether around a full table, over the phone or even just in your heart,” she continued. “I’m so thankful to my family and our moments together that mean the world to me.” In 2016, Dion lost her husband, René Angélil, to throat cancer…
Starr Ayra Starr, the Nigerian singer, has confirmed her relocation to New York City. During a recent interview on Hot 93.7FM’s Buck N Regg, the 23-year-old artiste, born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, revealed that she moved to New York less than two months ago. She added that while she is still in the process of settling in, her spirit has always belonged to the city. “I do (live in New York). I moved in officially less than two months ago. I am always in New York regardless,” she said. “New York reminds me so much of Lagos. There are a lot of Nigerians. There…