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Saturday, 27 June 2026

FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026

By ebosele@hotmail.com. – FirstBank has concluded plans to host Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 on Tuesday, 6 January 2025.City Business News reports that the theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth”Nigeria Economic…

2026: SEC To Prioritise Mobilisation Of Long Term Funds, Others

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it is prioritizing the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gaps while also streamlining regulatory frameworks and aggressively facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments that channel…

Edo Implements New Tax Laws, Pledges Fairness

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Edo State Government has described the newly introduced Tax Acts, which take effect from January 1, 2026, as fairer and more progressive, with specific provisions exempting low-income earners from personal income tax.In a New Year message,…

Sunderland Shock Man City As Title Race Heats Up

Manchester City’s hopes of a comfortable New Year’s Day outing were dashed in the North East as newly promoted Sunderland produced a heroic defensive display to hold the reigning champions to a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light.Pep Guardiola’s…

Tinubu Congratulates Hadiza Bala-Usman At 50

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hadiza Bala-Usman, on her 50th birthday, on January 2, 2026.He described her as a dedicated patriot whose sterling public…

2026: Pope Leo Urges Peace, Dialogue

Pope Leo XIV opened the New Year 2026 with a heartfelt appeal for peace, calling on the global community to embrace a type of peace rooted not in fear or force but in dialogue, justice and mutual trust. In his…

EIRS Chairman, Bankole-Balogun Bags Rotary Humanitarian Service Award

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun has been honoured with the prestigious Humanitarian Service Award by Rotary International District 9141 in recognition of his outstanding commitment to community service…

SCAN President Appreciates Members, Stakeholders

The President, Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN), Mr. Moses Ebosele, has commended members of the association for their support, resilience and professionalism throughout 2025, while assuring them of a more rewarding year ahead.In his New Year message, Ebosele welcomed…

Tinubu: New Tax Laws To Commence Jan 1 As Planned

The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned, President Bola Tinubu has declared.The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.Tinubu described…

Okpebholo Seeks Stronger Italy–Edo Collaboration

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for deeper collaboration between Edo State and Italy, describing cultural exchange as a strong platform for economic growth, mutual understanding, and sustainable development.The governor made the call during a courtesy visit by…