From Survival to Habit: The Growing Culture of Street Begging in Kano
By Ibn Usman Abubakar Siddiq “They do not beg people persistently.” — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:273 Young men who should be building businesses, learning trades, or shaping their futures now spend…
Afreximbank, Egypt advance plans for 2026 meetings in Alamein
Barbara Bako, Abuja African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Egyptian authorities have assured that preparations for the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2026) are on track ahead of the event scheduled to…
OAGF intensifies IPPIS payroll reforms
OAGF intensifies IPPIS payroll reforms Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen payroll accountability and improve efficiency in the public sector as stakeholders review the…
Nigeria’s tax reforms targets global Competitiveness — Oyedele
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has said its ongoing tax reforms are designed to build a globally competitive, equitable and sustainable tax system capable of driving long-term economic growth…
SEC taps data analytics to drive capital into Nigeria
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, has said Nigeria’s capital market is prioritising data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation to attract both domestic…
NMDPRA says Refineries near full capacity
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says domestic refining activities strengthened significantly in April 2026, with average refinery capacity utilisation rising to 99.12 per…
CBN seeks states’ support to curb inflation
CBN seeks states’ support to curb inflation By Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on State Governments to adopt disciplined fiscal practices to support Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s ICT directors unite to shape smart campus future
Nigeria’s ICT directors unite to shape smart campus future The 2026 Annual Conference of the Committee of Directors of ICT of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (ComDICT-NTI) attracted education leaders, government officials,…
Nigeria’s Tax Ombud seeks IMF support to strengthen institutional capacity
Nigeria’s Tax Ombud seeks IMF support to strengthen institutional capacity The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Nigeria, Dr. John Nwabueze, has called for strategic support from the…
Nwabueze urges journalists to sensitize citizens on fiscal reforms
Nwabueze urges journalists to sensitize citizens on fiscal reforms The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has underscored the role of the press in propagating…















