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The inauguration of the Lagos State cabinet faced another setback on Thursday as the State House of Assembly remained adamant in rejecting former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Sam Egube, his Energy counterpart, Engr. Olalere Odusote, and one other nominee for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet. In contrast, the lawmakers confirmed Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, […]

Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has returned to Nigeria after several weeks in Germany for medical care. The governor touched down at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 3:20 pm today in a private jet. According to sources, Akeredolu arrived via a United Aviation flight despite initial plans to fly directly to Akure Airport. After […]

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, approved the elevation of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to a Department within the Nigeria Police Force, a move aimed at enhancing internal security measures and addressing contemporary challenges. As part of this transformation, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Habu Sani, a seasoned and highly experienced officer, […]

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Thursday, affirmed the victory of Senator Solomon Adeola, fondly called Yayi, as the duly elected lawmaker for Ogun West Senatorial District in the last February 25 National Assembly election. Delivering its judgement in the Senatorial election Petition […]

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Thursday, affirmed the victory of Senator Solomon Adeola, fondly called Yayi, as the duly elected lawmaker for Ogun West Senatorial District in the last February 25 National Assembly election. Delivering its judgement in the Senatorial election Petition […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday rejected the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal judgement that affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25, 2023, presidential election. He said the tribunal judgement failed to restore confidence. “Though the judgement of yesterday is respected, it is a judgement I refused to accept. I refused […]

Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Professor Damilola Olawuyi, has called on all African countries, including Nigeria, to accelerate and maximize the full potential of the green economy as a tool for promoting sustainable prosperity and green economic opportunities. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who is also the global […]

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital has nullified the election of Labour Party’s candidate, Hon. Amobi Ogah representing Isiukwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency. Delivering judgment in the petition tagged EPT/AB/HR/8/2023 on Wednesday in Umuahia, the three-member panel of the tribunal said Ogah did not comply with the provisions of […]Read More

By Festus Ogun, Esq The Presidential Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja delivered its judgment today, the 6th of September, 2023. Specifically, the Court of Appeal finally determined the petitions separately filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Labour Party (LP) against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party declared by […]

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION Since its enactment in 2022, the Nigerian Startup Act has served to establish a legal and institutional framework for the advancement of labelled startups in Nigeria, as well as to foster an environment that encourages the formation, growth, and operation of startups in Nigeria. More so, the Act seeks […]

Prices of Crypto Assets Fall on Retail Selloffs Market prices of crypto assets fell on Wednesday due to retail investors selling down amidst global economic uncertainties. Most major digital assets were trading lower as of late Wednesday afternoon, along with US equity indexes, as investors assessed the most recent economic data, including two surveys on […]

Naira Loses 3.57% as Forex Trades Rise to $65m The Nigerian local currency, the naira, lost 3.57% to rising foreign currency demand at the Investors and Exporters window, data from FMDQ showed. The volume of the US dollar transacted at the official window rose as manufacturers, and imports logged higher FX demand on Wednesday. FX […]