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For many Nigerians living abroad, renewing a Nigerian passport was once a task dreaded almost as much as losing the passport itself. It was a process associated with long waits, expensive journeys, uncertainty and frustration. Many accepted it as one of those realities of dealing with government services back home. The expectation was simple: prepare for delays, inconvenience and endless follow-ups. That is why I was initially sceptical when I began hearing claims that Nigerians in the United Kingdom could now renew their passports from home and have them delivered to their doorstep within days. It sounded too good to…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Ikeje Asogwa, has emerged winner of the June 20 Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Nestor Ezeme of the Peoples Democratic Party, who scored 9,299 votes. The by-election was conducted to replace the late Senator Okey Ezea, who represented the district and died on November 18, 2025, at the age of 62. Announcing the result on Sunday in Nsukka, the Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Christian Ezeibe, Dean of the Students Affairs Department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, said Asogwa scored the…
Fast-moving consumer goods operators have called for the deployment of data, technology, and artificial intelligence to develop stronger supply chain solutions, improve customer service, and drive regional competitiveness across West Africa. The stakeholders made the call at the Route to Market West Africa Summit held in Lagos on Friday, where industry leaders converged to discuss strategies for strengthening integrated supply chains and enhancing innovation within the FMCG sector. The summit, themed “The sovereignty of scale and how mastering integrated supply chain helps companies create regional dominance,” brought together key players in the industry to examine emerging trends and challenges in…
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break. Ismaila Sarr cut the deficit for Senegal, only for Haaland to punish more slack defending as Norway moved through to the knockout rounds with a game to spare despite a late consolation from Sarr. Manchester City forward Haaland now has four goals in two games at the tournament, hot on the…
A group of crypto lobbying organizations has urged Congress to pass a bill on crypto staking and mining taxes without changes, saying it would provide clarity on crypto rewards taxes and ensure blockchains “can be secured by Americans in America.”The Blockchain Association, the Crypto Council for Innovation and The Digital Chamber said in a letter on Sunday to House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith and its top Democrat, Richard Neal, that the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act should be passed “as introduced.”“After years of uncertainty about how mining and staking rewards are taxed, the bill provides…
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The nationwide governorship primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were characterised by a whirlwind of high-stakes political manoeuvres, reshaping the sub-national balance of power across Nigeria. Rather than being defined by fierce electoral contests alone, the primaries were largely shaped by elite negotiations, consensus arrangements, strategic defections, regional balancing and the influence of powerful political actors operating behind the scenes. In many states, the outcome appeared settled long before delegates cast their votes, reflecting the growing dominance of political calculations over open competition within the ruling party. The primaries, conducted in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission…
The Presidency on Monday dismissed calls by the Nigerian Democratic Congress’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation as “childish, hollow and an unworthy distraction.” It cited economic data on Tinubu’s performance in the past three years, arguing that it contrasts with Obi’s own record as governor of Anambra State. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said Obi’s latest comments were an attempt to undercut the APC’s victory in the just-concluded Ekiti governorship election and the senatorial by-elections. Onanuga said Obi’s comparison of Tinubu’s situation…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday convicted and sentenced two men, Ugwuja Ejiofor and Okon Christopher, to a combined four years and four months’ imprisonment for trafficking 58.6 kilograms of cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp. Justice Musa Kakaki handed down the sentences after the defendants pleaded guilty to separate charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Ugwuja was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful importation of 56 kilograms of cannabis sativa, while Okon faced a one-count charge of unlawful dealing in 2.6 kilograms of the prohibited substance. The NDLEA prosecutor,…
As Nigerian family businesses grow, many founders face a difficult question: should they keep control strictly within the family or bring in outside professionals with the expertise to help the business scale? The answer may determine whether the business survives beyond the current generation. A founder sits at the head of the table. The business is growing, revenues are improving, and new opportunities are emerging. Then an adviser says what no one in the family wants to hear: “You need to bring in outsiders.” And then the room goes quiet. For many Nigerian family businesses, that moment is almost inevitable.…
