The outgoing Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Nigeria, Dr Christian Ebeke, has expressed optimism about the country’s economic prospects, saying Nigeria is well positioned to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth if it sustains ongoing reforms and sound macroeconomic policies. Ebeke stated this in Abuja at a farewell dinner organised in…

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to adopt responsible waste disposal habits, saying changing attitudes towards sanitation is critical to tackling climate change, improving public health and building a sustainable environment. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, made the call yesterday at the unveiling of…

Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Why northern Nigeria still battles poverty, insecurity, underdevelopment –Elders Prominent northern elders have put forward reasons they think the north has been grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment.Read more 2. Nigerians brace for harder times as petrol price hits N1,400 per litre Nigerians…

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to suspend the proposed increase in Nigeria’s mandatory pension contribution from 18 per cent to 21 per cent, warning that the policy would raise the cost of doing business, threaten jobs and undermine enterprise sustainability at…

Global music icon Shakira has revealed that Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy was her first choice for the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying his powerful voice and distinctive musical style made him the ideal collaborator for the tournament’s anthem, Dai Dai. Speaking during an interview aired on Capital Evening Show with…