By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Balogun, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Balogun, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), turned 75 on Friday, March 13. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has said Nigeria’s new tax regime is designed to reduce the financial burden on workers and small businesses while strengthening fiscal sustainability and improving the country’s economic competitiveness. Tegbe made the remarks at the BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference 2026 themed “Navigating…
By Ayomide Otitoju Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in Sango-Ota. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge while the entertainer was shooting a skit with members…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has launched the 2026 cohort of its Hackaholics Accelerator Programme, admitting ten Nigerian startups into the growth-focused initiative designed to strengthen business foundations and prepare emerging companies for sustainable scale and investment. The Hackaholics Accelerator, a selective growth programme under the bank’s Hackaholics innovation platform, supports promising startups with mentorship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leadership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council (SPE), led by Council Chairman Engr. Francis Nwaochei, FNSE, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, at NNPC Towers in Abuja. The delegation was joined by Dr. Riverson Oppong, Africa Regional…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank PLC Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, hosted the 2026 Zenith International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar themed “Take It; You Own It” on March 9, 2026. The event featured key dignitaries, speakers, and panelists promoting women’s empowerment and leadership. Representing the Special Guest of Honour, Senator Oluremi Tinubu…
China has imposed stricter restrictions on exports of refined oil products as it seeks to shield its economy from the impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, Bloomberg News reported Thursday. China, the world’s second-largest economy and a top crude oil importer, exported 58 million tonnes of refined fuels last year, including gasoline, diesel,…
South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill enabling up to $350 billion in investments in the United States, fulfilling a key part of a trade agreement reached with Washington last year to avert steep tariffs proposed by Donald Trump. The agreement, finalized in November, commits Seoul to a major investment package, including $150 billion…
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there were few remaining military targets in the country. In an interview with Axios, Trump said there was “practically nothing left to target” and suggested the conflict could end quickly if he chose to bring it to…
