Bauchi Inaugurates Committee On New Emirates, Chiefdoms

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed yesterday inaugurated a 41-member committee to review and assess requests for the creation of new emirates, chiefdoms and districts. Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Governor Mohammed said the creation of new traditional institutions was in fulfillment of his campaign promise in 2019. He added that government’s intention was […]

Interim Dividend: Stocks Gain N377bn In 1 Week

Nigeria’s equities market recorded a significant gain of N377 billion in the week ending July 4, 2025, as investors positioned themselves ahead of anticipated interim dividend payments. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) rose from 119,995.76 points to 120,990.27 points, while market capitalisation increased from N75.962 trillion to N76.339 trillion during the period. […]

Nigeria Is Top Investment Pick, Says Asia Fund Veteran

Following the various reforms in Nigeria, founder of Research Alpha Fund and a veteran Asia-Pacific investor Michael McGaughy, has described the country as an investment destination with investments doubling over the past 12 months. McGaughy in an interview with Asian Century Stocks, identified Nigeria as offering unprecedented investment opportunities comparable to Indonesia following the Asian […]

Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

Worrisome Discord In Opposition Coalition

Finally, the promised coalition of opposition politicians was unveiled last Wednesday as the former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, emerged as chairman and secretary, respectively, of the party, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Even before the shouts of joy are yet to go silent over what some consider […]