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by oluwaseyi fadoro   The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed a report published by Sahara Reporters alleging that party delegates from the state were stranded due to a failure to release mobilisation funds. In a statement issued by its Lagos chapter, the APC described the report as false and misleading, insisting that all accredited delegates from the state were transported to Abuja in an organized and comfortable manner. The party said arrangements were properly coordinated to ensure the convenience of delegates throughout their journey and upon arrival. According to the statement, adequate accommodation was also provided for the delegates in Abuja, contradicting claims that they were left stranded at airports or motor parks. The party further clarified that funding for its activities does not come from the state government. It stressed that the APC operates as an independent political organization with its own financial and logistical structures, ad...

  When people think about taxes, they usually think about money paid to the government. But across Africa, there’s another kind of tax that often goes unnoticed, one that quietly drains the creative industry. That tax is piracy. Illegal streaming may seem harmless at first glance. After all, it offers easy access to movies, series, music, and live shows, often for free or at very low cost. But behind that convenience lies a deeper problem, one that is costing Africa not just money, but opportunities, jobs, and creative growth. The rise of digital streaming has made it easier for African stories to reach wider audiences. Platforms like MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, have played a major role in bringing local content into homes across Nigeria and beyond. However, the same technology that enables access has also made it easier for piracy to thrive. When content is illegally streamed, it is essentially stolen. And while users may not feel the impact immediately, creators and the wider ...

  By Vivian Imoh-Ita Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from "inclusion as intent" to "inclusion as performance." Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from   in   the   next   cycle?   One   answer   is   hiding   in   plain   sight:   women-led   enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive.  In Nigeria's informal economy, where cash flow is real but documentation is uneven, the institutions that win will be the ones that price risk with better signals, distribute at scale, and convert trust into long-term financial relationships.Too often, women’s economic participation is framed as a socia...

  Lagos, Nigeria, Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics. Held under the theme “Funding the Engine of Growth,” the summit positioned Nigeria's transport and logistics sector as a critical but under-leveraged driver of productivity, regional integration, and economic growth. Transport, mobility, and logistics collectively form the backbone of the Nigerian economy, yet chronic underinvestment, infrastructure deficits, and limited access to financing have long constrained its potential.  Transport, mobility, and logistics collectively form the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. While the logistics sub-sector alone contributes approximately ₦1 trillion to national GDP, experts estimate that the broader ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Executive Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ajose peter has reaffirmed the commitment of local governments to improving public health through effective nutrition programmes. Speaking on behalf of council leaders at the inauguration of a nutrition committee held at Dover Hotel, Aromire, Ikeja,  Hon Ajose  described the establishment of the committee as both timely and necessary in addressing pressing nutritional challenges. He assured that local governments would provide full support for the initiative, ensuring its successful implementation across communities, particularly in rural areas where the need is greatest. The chairman also pledged adequate funding, strong collaboration among stakeholders, and unwavering commitment to achieving the programme’s objectives. The move is expected to enhance coordinated efforts aimed at tackling malnutrition and promoting healthier communities at the grassroots level.

  The Oyo State Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni, has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for introducing a welfare package aimed at cushioning the impact of the ongoing fuel price hike on civil servants in the state. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Mrs. Oni urged civil and public servants across Oyo State to reciprocate the government’s gesture by redoubling their efforts and maintaining efficiency in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The statement said, ' The welfare package is both a form of support and a motivation for improved productivity. “To whom much is given, much is expected,” she said. She emphasized that the governor’s initiative reflects his recognition of the dedication and hard work of the state workforce. Mrs. Oni noted that Governor Makinde has great empathy towards the civil and public service  and had demonstrated it through his  proactive leadership by approving the payment of March salaries before the 25th of the month to  e...