Daniel Peters

1 week ago | thisage.com.ng | Daniel Peters

By Daniel PetersNigeria has welcomed Shell’s renewed commitment to its energy sector, with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, expressing optimism about the company’s investments in the country.

2 weeks ago | thisage.com.ng | Daniel Peters

By Daniel PetersThe Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through a landmark $50 million investment in the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), anchoring the fund’s first close at $100 million. This strategic initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of achieving 7% annual economic growth, with a focus on critical sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, and digital innovation.

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By Daniel PetersThe House of Representatives has withdrawn a controversial bill that sought to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The move follows heavy criticism from the public and concerns raised by civil society groups, legal experts, and ordinary citizens. The bill, which was backed by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Rep. Daniel Asama Ago, aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 by turning voting into a legal duty.

1 month ago | thisage.com.ng | Daniel Peters

By Daniel PetersThe Federal Government has called on capital market operators in the country to deepen investor confidence, improve financial literacy and prepare for the implementation of ISA 2025 and a new Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP 2030)The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made the call at the 2025 First Capital Market Committee (CMC) Meeting hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Lagos.

1 month ago | news.com.au | Daniel Peters

A seagull perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel appeared to regurgitate a rat as white smoke poured out of the sacred building’s chimney, signifying a new Pope had been chosen. Millions of people acrossed the globe were watching a livestream of the chimney in eager anticipation of the imminent Catholic announcement just before 6pm local time in Rome. At first, a beautiful baby grey chick appeared alongside the adult seagull on the roof.