Nigeria’s Capital Market Maintains Upward Growth Trend, Tinubu Notes
KogiTribune — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the steady growth of Nigeria’s capital market, describing it as a reflection of investor confidence in his administration’s economic reforms and policy direction.
Nigeria’s Pension Funds Boost Infrastructure Stake by 49%, Hit ₦242.8bn
Nigeria’s pension funds have significantly expanded their investment in infrastructure, growing by 49.4% year-on-year to ₦242.799 billion in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), compared to ₦162.488 billion in the same period of 2024 (H1’24).
2027 Presidency: Makinde, Top PDP Contenders Set to Battle for Party Ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a decision expected to open the way for Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other southern aspirants to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election.
ASUU Urges National Assembly, Stakeholders to Step In as Strike Threatens
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, cautioning that university lecturers may be forced into a nationwide strike if long-standing demands are not urgently addressed.
Air Peace to Begin Lagos–São Paulo Flights Following Tinubu’s Visit to Brazil
Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, will soon begin direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to Brazil.
PDP Governors Back Zamfara Security Meeting, Accuse ADC of Playing Politics with Insecurity
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has defended its recent meeting in Zamfara State, faulting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it described as an attempt to politicise insecurity instead of showing empathy to victims of banditry.
Royal Castle Ceramics: NIS Re-Arrests Five Chinese Nationals on Fresh Orders
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the re-arrest of five Chinese nationals employed at Royal Castle Ceramics in Ogun State, following mounting public outrage over their earlier release.
NNPCL Spends N235.6bn in Seven Months on Northern, Frontier Basin Oil Exploration
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has deducted a total of N235.6 billion from the Frontier Exploration Fund (FEF) between January and July 2025, according to official financial documents from the company.
Cape Verde, Benin, Senegal Top ECOWAS Stability Index, Nigeria Records Notable Improvements
Cape Verde, Benin, and Senegal have been ranked as the most stable nations in West Africa, according to the Q2 2025 Eagle Badger Stability Index (EBDA SI). At the other end of the scale, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Mali remain in the red zone, highlighting persistent governance and security challenges across the region.
PDP NEC Releases Communiqué from 102nd Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the appointment of Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum as its substantive National Chairman following resolutions reached at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Abuja.
