Iwok Iniobong

Lagos

Writer at BusinessDay Nigeria

Political Correspondent @businessdayng

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Lagos council poll: five Lagos council chairmen lose re-election ticket bid

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

Intrigues, suspense and confusion characterized the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) council election primary with no fewer than five incumbent council chairman unable to secure their second term ticket during the exercise held across the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA). The council chairmen lost their re-election bid to former lawmakers and young party members who were contesting for the seat for the first time.
Meet Usoro Akpabio, new MD of SSDC

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

On May 8, 2025, President Bola Tinubu nominated Miss Usoro Akpabio as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). Her nomination would need to be confirmed by the National Assembly before she assumes office. Her appointment postioned her in the forefront to address the development challenge facing the Niger Delta region.
Aliero, two other PDP senators to join APC this week - Danduje

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

Three lawmakers of the 10th Nigerian Senate are set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje has informed President Bola Tinubu. Ganduje said the senators would be joining the ruling APC from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Anambra Guber: With me as candidate, APC would defeat Soludo - Ozigbo

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

A leading contender for the Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket, Valentine Ozigbo, has raised concerns over the party’s primary election held on Sunday, April 6, which produced Nicholas Ukachukwu as the candidate. In this interview monitored by INIOBONG IWOK, Ozigbo explained why he left the Labour Party and emphasised why the APC should field him as its candidate for the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election.
Tinubu appoints Usoro Akpabio as MD of South-South Commission

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

On May 8, 2025, President Bola Tinubu nominated Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the newly created South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the National Assembly. Akpabio’s nomination positions her at the forefront of efforts to tackle the developmental and environmental challenges in the Niger Delta, a region long plagued by underdevelopment despite its oil wealth.
Defection, 2027 issues dominate activities in government

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

…As Nigerian masses complain of neglect…Gains of reforms yet to manifestTwo years into the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, governance appears to have taken a back seat, with the President and other government officials more keen in returning to office in 2027 than tackling the current economic challenges, observers have told BusinessDay.
Lagos council Poll: Derin Phillips to empower youth, promote tech, education

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

Derin Phillips, an aspirant for the chairmanship seat of the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, has promised to tackle unemployment in the council by creating a scheme where youth can access soft loans for start-ups and pursue self-employment opportunities.
Expert urges FG to reduce cost of building materials, household items

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

Abdulrasheed Akanni Okoya, Chief Operations Officer of Fufubiao Group of Companies, has called on the Federal Government to support producers of building materials and household items in order to reduce costs and ease the financial burden on Nigerian families. Speaking at a Press Conference held at Ikeja in Lagos on Wednesday, Okoya emphasised the need for urgent Government intervention to make building materials and essential household items more affordable amid rising economic challenges.
CRC Credit Bureau appoints Onwude as non-executive director

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

CRC Credit Bureau has announced the appointment of Charles Onwude as non-executive director on its board. Onwude’s appointment has been confirmed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and it is expected to further strengthening CRC’s corporate governance and strategic growth. Onwude joins the board as the representative of Stanbic IBTC and Standard Chartered Bank, bringing with him over 22 years of extensive experience in business and risk management, corporate affairs, and financial strategy.
2027: Why is Kwankwaso afraid of Atiku’s coalition?

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Iwok Iniobong

The political direction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, is unclear ahead of the 2027 general election. This is because of his seemingly non-challant attitude to the proposed coalition by opposition politicians including Atiku Abubakar, former vice president of Nigeria.