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Sterling Financial Completes Share Allotment

Sterling Financial share allotment proceeds after oversubscribed N7.00 public offer draws N117.88 billion in investor demand.

February 20, 2026

News

Dangote Commits N1.5 Billion to Bayero University Postgraduate

Dangote Graduate Business Scholarship will provide N1.5 billion in tuition support to MBA and management students at Bayero University Kano.

February 20, 2026

News

Natasha Apologizes to Akpabio Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan apologizes to Akpabio over sexual harassment allegation, veiling it in a sarcastic letter

April 29, 2025

Politics

Ezekwesili and Senator Clash During Heated Senate Hearing

A verbal confrontation broke out between Ezekwesili and Senator Nwaebonyi during a Senate hearing on Akpabio, raising questions over bias.

March 26, 2025

Politics

IPU Assures Natasha of Action After Hearing Both Sides

The IPU has assured Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that it will take necessary action after hearing both sides regarding her suspension from the Nigerian Senate.

March 13, 2025

News

Falana Condemns Natasha’s Suspension as Legislative Recklessness

KEY POINTS According to Femi Falana the suspension driveway constructed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against...

March 11, 2025

News

Saraki Urges Open, Fair Probe Into Akpabio Harassment Allegations

Saraki calls for an open investigation into Akpabio's harassment allegations, warning against turning the issue into politics.

March 10, 2025

News

Senate Dismisses Natasha Akpoti’s Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Nigerian Senate rejected a petition by Natasha Akpoti against Senate President Akpabio, citing procedural violations and an ongoing legal case.

March 6, 2025

News

Nigerian Senate President Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Akpabio denies the claims as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct reviews the case

March 6, 2025

News

Tax Reform Bills Move Forward in the Senate

Key challenges resolved, Senate set to pass tax reform bills.

January 14, 2025

News

The Tax Reform Bills Suggest A 55% Share of VAT To States

Senate passes tax bills that raise VAT share to states by 40%.

November 29, 2024

News

Senators Split on Push for Regional Government in Nigeria

Nigerian senators are split over the push for regional governance, with proponents arguing for local autonomy and critics warning of the risks to national unity.

September 29, 2024

Business

Senate Increases Windfall Tax on Banks to 70%

Nigerian Senate raises windfall tax on banks' foreign exchange gains to 70%, targeting redistribution of government-driven profits.

July 25, 2024

News

Senate Open to Approving New Presidential Jet Purchase

The Nigerian Senate is ready to approve the purchase of a new presidential jet if President Bola Tinubu requests it, emphasizing their commitment to responsible governance.

June 28, 2024