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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Approval-in-Principle to global financial giant JPMorgan to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, to be known as JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited. The development marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s financial sector, signalling growing international confidence in the country’s financial markets and long-term economic prospects. JPMorgan’s proposed entry is expected to strengthen competition, expand financial services and create new opportunities for businesses and investors, subject to meeting regulatory requirements for final approval and commencement of operations.

Ebola: One Confirmed Case, 44 Contacts Under Watch as Nigeria Battles Misinformation – By Milliscent Nnwoka … Says NCDC report raises concerns over public trust, fake remedies, healthcare preparedness Nigeria’s response to a newly confirmed imported Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is facing a critical test of public trust, as health authorities battle misinformation, public anxiety and concerns over the country’s preparedness to contain the disease. The Federal Government confirmed the case on October 20, 2026, identifying 44 contacts for monitoring as part of measures to prevent further transmission. However, a social-listening report attributed to the Infodemic…

…ANNTV Analysis: South-West Ranks Second as South-East Records Lowest Electoral Share By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, voter-registration figures indicate that Northern Nigeria holds a numerical advantage over the South, with the North-West emerging as the country’s largest geopolitical electoral bloc. The figures supplied for analysis put Nigeria’s registered electorate at 103,428,715 voters. The three northern zones account for 56,014,673 voters, representing 54.16 per cent, while the three southern zones have 47,414,042, or 45.84 per cent. This gives the North an advantage of approximately 8.6 million registered voters. SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES: ELECTORAL…

.. Allied health professionals accuse FG of delaying CONHESS adjustment, warn against renewed industrial action By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has directed its members across health facilities nationwide to commence mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s alleged failure to implement outstanding agreements on salary adjustments, professional allowances and other welfare demands. The union also demanded the immediate payment of 19 months’ arrears of reviewed professional allowances, the implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment and the conclusion of collective bargaining negotiations with the Joint Health…

By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is considering the adoption of biometric identification for the issuance of Certificates of National Service as part of efforts to combat certificate forgery, improve accountability and strengthen the integrity of its certification process. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this at the 2026 NYSC Certification Officers’ Workshop held in Abuja, where he urged certification officers across the country to acquire the necessary digital skills to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. Nafiu, who was represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mrs…

By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the Kano State Government, has commissioned four transmission substations, adding 544MW of electricity wheeling capacity to Kano State and the national grid. The newly commissioned facilities are located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, in a move expected to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas across Kano State. The projects form part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Ministry of Power to expand transmission infrastructure, address electricity supply constraints and support economic growth through improved power delivery. At…

… Abubakar Suleiman says reforms must tackle food inflation, improve small businesses’ productivity, reduce multiple levies and encourage government-backed investments in productive sectors. By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Managing Director of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, has said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration have made Nigeria better than it was before, but stressed that the government must now focus on stimulating domestic demand and improving the productivity of small businesses to translate the reforms into widespread prosperity. Suleiman made the remarks during a fireside chat at the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Annual Lecture…

… Toriola urges FG to expand access to credit, harmonise taxes, tackle energy costs and deploy digital technology to drive MSME growth By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has disclosed that an estimated eight million small businesses, representing about 20 per cent of Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), exited the market between 2023 and 2024, warning that urgent interventions are needed to translate economic reforms into sustainable business growth. Toriola said although the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms had restored confidence among major investors and encouraged reinvestment in the…

.. Ogunsanya says reforms must deliver jobs, improve living standards; DBN disburses ₦1.4trn to MSMEs, creates 1.6m jobs By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have called for stronger collaboration among government, financial institutions and private-sector operators to translate Nigeria’s economic reforms into productive enterprises, sustainable jobs and improved living standards. The Chairman of NSIA, Segun Ogunsanya, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of DBN, Tony Okpanachi, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the sixth edition of the DBN Annual Lecture 2026, themed “From Policy to…

• Former Kogi Investment and Property Limited MD honoured for reforms and property management. By | Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja Hon. Dr Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA) , former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kogi Investment and Property Limited (KIPL) and a major aspirant for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has received an award for reforms and property management at the African Women’s Economic Sovereignty Summit and Awards (AWESSSA) 2026. Adoke was among distinguished Nigerians Women honoured at the ceremony held at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21,…