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The Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development, Mr. Gbolahan Oki, stated that the meeting was in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive that the process must be inclusive and transparent.“This is the first time in 15 years that government is holding this kind of meeting directly with you in your market. It shows the governor’s commitment to openness,” …

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate, has filed two fundamental rights suits against the Department of State Services (DSS), challenging the “unconstitutional censorship” of his social media accounts. Sowore, who is publisher of Sahara Reporters, filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja.The DSS had earlier filed a criminal suit against Sowore before the court …

Dangote refinery has delivered the first shipment of gasoline to the United States, marking a major milestone for the $20 billion facility. Reuters, in its reports cited shipping data and industry sources, the cargo of about 320,000 barrels was transported aboard the Panama-flagged vessel Gemini Pearl and arrived at the Port of New York on Sunday. The shipment was arranged …

Following the misleading information flying in the media space, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigerians will not be required to obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) in order to open or operate bank accounts. The agency explained that the TIN system has been designed to work seamlessly with existing national identifiers such as the National …

Russia has officially announced that a domestically developed personalized mRNA cancer vaccine is ready for clinical use and will be distributed free of charge to cancer patients. The vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center, targets tumor-specific neoantigens tailored to each patient’s genetic profile and is expected to launch treatment for patients starting in September-October 2025.The cancer vaccine has …

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB), Nigeria’s definitive and trusted business and personal banking platform, has launched its new brand campaign, “Made for Your Progress,” reaffirming its commitment to powering the dreams of millions of Nigerians. To signpost this message of aspiration and achievement, Moniepoint also proudly announces the appointment of Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen, as its brand ambassador. The “Made …

Polaris Bank, Fidelity Bank, Universal Insurance, Nestle PLC and other institutions have thrown their weight behind the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP  conference; joining forces with Zenith bank, NDIC and emPLE insurance to fast track the achievement of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy by 2030. When President Bola Tinubu first announced idea of a $1 trillion …

Elon Musk, owner of X and other tech companies was visibly absent as United States President Donald Trump hosted tech leaders in a rare dinner at the White House on Thursday, September 4, 2025. At the dinner were heads of major tech companies, including Google-parent Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and artificial intelligence star OpenAI.Some of those at the dinner had attended …

The Nigerian Bar Association has filed a Federal High Court suit challenging the Inspector-General of Police’s tinted-glass permit policy, saying the directive is unlawful and infringes fundamental rights. At its pre-conference National Executive Council meeting in Enugu on August 23, the body condemned and resolved to challenge the policy introduced by the IG, Kayode Egbetokun, in April 2025. The policy, …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unveiled sweeping new regulations to curb unethical practices among digital lenders in Nigeria’s fast-growing online credit market. The rules, issued pursuant to Sections 17, 18, and 163 of the FCCPC Act (2018), take effect from July 21, 2025, and aim to address widespread complaints of harassment, privacy breaches, exploitative lending, and …