By Dickson Omobola International Air Transport Association, IATA, has said $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025, with  Africa and Middle East, AME, region accounting for 85 per cent of total blocked funds, at $1.1 billion. IATA said when compared with the $1.7 billion reported for […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan   In clear demonstration of excess liquidity in the banking system, banks’ deposit with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, rose sharply by 1,578 percent year-on-year, YoY,  to N53.5 trillion in the first five months of the year (5M’25) from N3.19 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024 (5M’24). The CBN has two short term […]

By Ayo Onikoyi As the world seeks innovative and sustainable solutions in livestock nutrition, Oluwaseun Odunfa, a second-year PhD student in the Animal and Dairy Science program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA is spearheading research that could transform how cattle are fed and managed globally. His work focuses on optimizing ruminant nutrition through metabolic […]

By Adesina Wahab Caleb Group of Schools proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its students in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a statement by Prof. Elvis Otobo, the spokesperson on Media and Public Relations, to the Founder and Proprietor, Dr Oladega Adebogun, said […]

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has launched a strategic training initiative to prepare livestock industry stakeholders to benefit from a $2.5 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by Brazilian protein giant, JBS.

The Golden Stars Award is set to honor Ambassador Chief Dr. Oluwaseun Ahmed Owoseni with the outstanding Real Estate Mogul of the year award and Kemsan Acres as the Outstanding Real Estate Company of the Year Award alongside the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Appreciates Igali for attracting investments Chief Freeman Mac-Anthony Aghogho Afatakpa, South-South Zonal Director for Youth Affairs, International Human Rights Protection Service (IHRPS), has praised the decision by business mogul and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to invest in oilfield and gas, agro-allied processing, and development of Seaport in Bayelsa State. Few days ago, […]

By Adejumo Kabir The conflict between crop farmers and herders has, over the past two decades, been a recurring issue, resulting in significant loss of life, displacement, and economic instability. What started with sticks has now snowballed into unending violence that involves use of AK-47s and military-grade firearms, causing killings and the displacement of more […]

Hundreds of protesters on Monday gathered at the Lagos APC Secretariat in Ikeja, voicing strong opposition to the re-nomination of Hon. Lasisi Akinsanya ….

By Egufe Yafugborhi POLITICAL management consultant, Sir Joe Korka Waadah, has said former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi was so brutally honest on recent vote of no confidence he and others passed on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government and that the ‘insulting reaction’ from Federal Capital Minister Nyesom Wike can’t wish away the […]

Security agents allegedly opened fire on unarmed residents protesting the never-ending kidnapping in Abraka community, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, yesterday.

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Government Affairs, High Chief Jite Brown, recently celebrated the remarkable milestone of 31 years since he was honored with the prestigious title of Aberen of Udu Kingdom. The celebration took place at his residence in Aladja and drew a notable gathering of distinguished guests and […]

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI —Gunmen have killed a land investor and kidnapped his wife in Owerri, Imo State. It was gathered that the incident happened Sunday evening at Irette Road, Umuguma, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the couple were travelling in their Highlander SUV when the […]

By Efe Onodjae As Paris Saint-Germain delivered a jaw-dropping 5–0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League 2025 final, fans across Nigeria were glued to the action, cheering, celebrating, and soaking up every moment of football brilliance. From the heart of Lagos to the streets of Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, and beyond, […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo —A suspected cultist, identified as Kazeem was reportedly killed after a rival cult gang escorting a masquerade clashed in Osogbo. It was gathered that some suspected members of Eiye confraternity from Oke-Baale led by one Tajudeen followed the masquerade to Oke-Ola area of the state capital where a rival gang joined […]