Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Introduction Salah (prayer) is the cornerstone of a Muslim’s life, the first deed we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment, and the direct link between a servant and their Creator. Yet, for many of us, salah has become a routine. Our lips move, but our hearts wander. The sweetness of
What Every Nigerian Must Know About Tinubu’s New Tax Law From January 1, 2026, Nigerians will no longer be able to open or operate a bank account without a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID). This new rule is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. What
Abuja, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has partnered with China’s Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd. to establish the country’s first insulin production plant. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in Abuja on September 10, 2025. The initiative aims to reduce Nigeria’s
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Court of Appeal has overturned Justice E.A. Obile’s earlier judgment, which had dismissed First Bank of Nigeria’s case against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a company linked to media entrepreneur Nduka Obiagbena. The appellate court upheld First Bank’s appeal, filed by Senior Advocates of Nigeria Babajide Koku and
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 AIICO Insurance Plc has projected a profit after tax of ₦19.5 billion for the full year ending December 2025, according to a filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company’s Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. The forecast includes a profit before tax of
Awka, Anambra State – Thursday, September 11, 2025 John Chuma Nwosu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for formally recognizing the party’s leadership. Speaking in Awka, Nwosu described INEC’s recognition as a “democratic relief” for voters seeking credible alternatives in a political landscape
Osun State, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested nine individuals for various crimes, including the alleged rape of minors, burglary, and theft across the state. Among the arrested are: Elijah Olawale (26), accused of sexually assaulting his nine-year-old daughter in Ijebu-Ijesha. ThankGod
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Lagos State Government has announced a statewide arts and crafts competition for over 100,000 students across more than 1,200 secondary schools and tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to encourage creativity, innovation, and artistic expression among students, while promoting environmental education and cultural awareness. The competition builds on
Lagos, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 Wema Bank Plc has successfully concluded its ₦150 billion Rights Issue, which commenced on April 14, 2025, and closed on May 21, 2025. The offer comprised 14,286,785,417 ordinary shares at ₦10.45 per share, issued on the basis of two new shares for every three held as of March 5,
Ikotun, Lagos State | September 11, 2025 Residents of Governors’ Road in the Ikotun area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, have raised strong complaints against Ikeja Electric following a power outage that has lasted for more than ten days. Speaking on behalf of the community, Emmanuel Joseph, Chairman of Igando Peace Estate Phase IV
