Association of Market women/men, farmers/youth of Nigeria, partners Sterling, Alternative bank
In a landmark move set to redefine the welfare and economic empowerment of its members, the Association of Market Women/Men, Farmers & Youth of Nigeria (NAMWMF-YON) has forged a strategic partnership with Sterling Bank and Alternative Bank. The groundbreaking ceremony, marked by an atmosphere of optimism and shared vision, signals a new era of support […]
Staff audit weeds 2,208 ghost workers off A’Ibom payroll
AKWA Ibom State government has delisted 2,208 suspected ghost workers from its payroll.
137 HCDTs not enough for oil-bearing communities – PWYP Nigeria
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Four years into the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), Publish What You Pay Nigeria (PWYP) has expressed concern that the establishment of only 137 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) is insufficient to address the needs of oil-bearing communities. The group, therefore, called on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […]
Bayelsa auctioneers write Diri over faulty asset disposal process
Professional Auctioneers in Bayelsa State have protested to Governor Douye Diri over noticeable disregard to the existing procurement laws and abuse of State Asset disposal processes as provided in the public procurement repeal and reenactment law 2020.
2025 K Fair: Nigeria to participate in plastics innovation fair in Germany
By Cynthia Alo Nigeria is billed to participate in the 2025 edition of ‘K Fair’, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, scheduled to hold in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 8 to 15, where sustainability, circular economy, and digital transformation will take centre stage. The event, which holds every three years, brings together […]
Victor Osimhen: From Lagos streets to global transfer sensation
Few footballers embody the spirit of resilience and ambition like Victor Osimhen. From hawking sachet water in the bustling traffic of Lagos to becoming one of the most sought-after strikers
Assault on Rivers lga administrator: Hoodlums kill policeman, vigilante in Ahoada
A policeman and a vigilante member have been killed in Ahoada community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.
I can’t criticise President Tinubu on the NCC Board, by Okoh Aihe
There is something that age does to a man. It doesn’t just equip him with more rags than the Millennials, the Gen-Z or the Generation Alpha, as Chinua Achebe would have loved to put it in one of the greatest books ever, Things Fall Apart; age slows down a man and tempers his views with ancient […]
Milkesh delivers soul-stirring motivational anthem with new single – ‘Try Your Luck’
Rising Nigerian talent Milkesh, born Allen Damilola, is back with a powerful new release titled “Try Your Luck”—a stirring anthem of resilience, faith, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. More than just a song, it’s a heartfelt message wrapped in Afro-fusion brilliance, designed to uplift and inspire. An Anthem for the Bold and Determined With […]
They want to take my car with no proof, Lagos mum cries out
By Esther Onyegbula A 47-year-old single mother, Mrs. Grace Osika, has raised the alarm over what she described as an attempt to dispossess her of a legally purchased vehicle through alleged police manipulation and intimidation by an influential claimant. Mrs. Osika, who bought a Nigerian-used Toyota RAV-4 vehicle in 2023, from a man identified simply […]
Escrow Village: Building digital trust in a high-risk market
Nigeria’s informal digital economy is vibrant, fast-paced — and dangerous. While platforms like Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and WhatsApp have opened up a world of opportunity, they’ve also become breeding grounds for online fraud. In the absence of reliable structures, many Nigerians are forced to rely on gut instinct, screenshots, and blind faith when conducting transactions. […]
Maritime Industry urged to embrace harassment-free culture
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo As the world marks the 2025 World Day of the Seafarer, Master Mariner and maritime advocate, Capt. Caleb Danladi, has called for a united stand against harassment and abuse in the maritime industry. In a statement, Capt. Danladi emphasized this year’s theme, “My Harassment-Free Ship,” stressing that every vessel should be a […]
Carloha powers lifemate’s 19th anniversary with Tiggo 8 Pro raffle
By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, is proud to announce its partnership with Lifemate for the retailer’s 19th Anniversary Celebration Promo, running from June 1 to June 30, 2025. This landmark collaboration brings together two industry leaders committed to delivering outstanding value and experiences to Nigerians. […]
Tinubu withholds assent to National Assembly Library Trust Fund amendment bill
President Bola Tinubu has officially declined to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025 into law, citing several constitutional and policy concerns that, if left unaddressed, could undermine existing government frameworks and set what he described as an “unsustainable precedent.”
Naira rises to N1,595/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,595 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,600 per dollar on Monday.But the Naira was stable at N1,550 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed. Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM […]
Lagos Assembly adopts Sanwo-Olu’s solar street lighting project
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Economic Planning and Budget; Energy and Mineral Resources on the request to consider Irrevocable Standing Payment Order ISPO, to LEDCO Limited and LUG limited on the replacement of the existing public lighting installation with smart […]
