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Tinubu to World Bank: Economic reforms irreversible
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured a World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, that Nigeria’s bold economic reforms were irreversible, framing them as essential for harnessing the nation’s vast potentialities, amid its youthful population and arable lands.
Polaris Bank Launches Nationwide Free Cancer Screening Initiative to Mark World Cancer Day
February 2, 2026 — In commemoration of World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E).
LASG Celebrates Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on Historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has congratulated the family of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on his posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a historic honour that makes him the first African artist to receive the prestigious accolade.
Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Crosses ₦2.5bn, Sets New West African Box Office Record
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark at the West African box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie in the region as of early February 2026.
Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Non-Oil Exports, MSME Growth at NAHCO–NACCIMA Export Programme
Polaris Bank has reiterated its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as it participated in the NAHCO and Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Export Group Programme.
Musk’s Comments on Nigeria’s Economy Highlight Reform Momentum — Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described recent comments attributed to global technology entrepreneur and investor, Elon Musk, on Nigeria’s economic prospects as a sober and objective assessment that contrasts with what it termed persistent pessimism from opposition quarters.
Türkiye Targets $5bn Trade Volume with Nigeria — Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has announced his country’s target of achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, revealing that discussions to actualise the goal have already begun.
ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement to Drive Action-Oriented Development Agenda
Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the United Nations System and partners of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), will convene the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
Lagos announces new tax law empowers state to seize funds from bank accounts, friends, family members
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has disclosed that the new tax law empowers state revenue agencies to recover unpaid taxes by seizing funds from the bank accounts of employers, friends, business partners, tenants, and other third parties connected to a tax defaulter.
Shell CEO lauds Tinubu for boosting Nigeria’s investment climate
Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring investor confidence and improving Nigeria’s investment climate.