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The Nigerian equity market stalled its bullish run as investors lost N101 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday. This follows a plunge in the prices of shares such as Jaiz Bank, Dangote Sugar and Cap among others on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 196,463.22 points from 196,621.96 points on the previous trading …

Indigenes of Oke Ogun, Oyo North Senatorial District, have rejected the zoning deal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which saw the emergence of Chief Moses Adeyemo as the state president. Adeyemo, a former Deputy Governor under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, is an indigene of Igboho, Orelope Local Government Area of ​​Oke-Ogun area. The former deputy governor from 2011 …

Post views: 33 By Silvernews The collaboration between Dunamis Icon and the Niger Delta Development Commission has been described as a model partnership that can redefine grassroots sports development in Nigeria. Mrs. Sabina Chikere, Executive Director Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission, made this statement while reviewing the success of …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at the country’s airports. This follows reports of traffic jams experienced by travelers across the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Tinubu on …

Over the past few days, I have received calls, messages and visits from leaders, friends and collaborators across Ogun State. The question was consistent and direct: Why Yayi? And why now? My alignment with Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly known as Yayi, did not happen by chance, and it was certainly not an impromptu decision. It is the result of reflection, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final funeral rites of Reverend Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate. Jackson died at the age of 84 on February 17, 2026 in Chicago. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is the head …

Minister of State for Finance nominee, Taiwo Oyedele, said on Wednesday at least 12 states in the country have enacted the Tax Harmonization Act. Oyedele spoke at the graduation ceremony of 5,900 young entrepreneurs trained by the MTN Foundation on various entrepreneurship, business and innovation modules in Abuja. The tax harmonization law was recently introduced by the Federal Government as …

National Human Rights Commission bill receives overwhelming support during public hearing in the House …as the Committee is committed to supporting any legislation that supports the rights of Nigerians The National Human Rights Commission Bill 2025 (HB 2376) received tremendous support from stakeholders on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, when the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights held a one-day …

A leading aspirant in the upcoming governorship race in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has advised women to step up their game, take governance seriously and avoid the current descent into superficial femininity. Iyabo Obasanjo is particularly annoyed that today’s modern Nigerian women waste too much time, advocating their superficiality at …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is determined to eliminate revenue leakages at the country’s airports through full enforcement of electronic payment and collection systems as a significant change in its financial and operational framework. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku told journalists after appearing before a House of Representatives Committee that the agency has …