Zamfara workers group urge Matawalle to contest 2027 gov’ship election
As Zamfara State grapples with a deteriorating civil service, a prominent workers’ group has called for the return of former governor Dr Bello Matawalle, citing his unmatched reforms and people-centred governance. In a statement issued on Friday, the Zamfara Workers Association (ZWA) expressed deep concern over what it described as the “bastardisation of the bureaucracy” […]
Court orders bank to pay liquidator N39m, $53,078
By Innocent Anaba Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered a first generation bank to immediately pay the Liquidator of Addy Finance and Investments Limited (in liquidation) the sums of N39 million and $53,078, with pre-judgment interest at 20 per cent and post-judgment interest at 10 per cent per annum. The […]
Man sets self on fire in Algeria over alleged injustice
A man set himself on fire outside Algeria’s Justice ministry in the capital, yesterday, sources told AFP, while a video of the incident was circulating on social media. Faouzi Zegout, from the town of Frenda, about 340 kilometres (200 miles) west of Algiers, according to local media, doused himself in petrol near the government building […]
Mouka reaffirms leadership in Africa’s raw material value chain at 2025 Summit
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of quality sleep solutions and a proud member of the Dolidol International group, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Africa’s raw material value chain at the recently concluded Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025, held from May 20 to 22 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The summit, themed “Shaping the Future of […]
Godwin David Akhamere: Driving innovation in credit, data, and financial risk management
By Peter Egwuatu Money is evolving at a rapid pace. From digital platforms to algorithm-driven decisions, the financial world is being reshaped daily. At the center of this transformation are professionals who not only understand finance but have the vision to improve it. Godwin David Akhamere is one of them, applying cutting-edge thinking to create […]
Akwa Ibom: There must be limit to politics, involving family evil – Activist
By Chinedu Adonu Rights activist and Abuja based lawyer Barr. Ejikeme Thompson Ogbodo has condemned the involvement of the daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor by perceived political detractors to score cheap political point. Barr. Ogbodo was reacting to resurfaced video in which Jane, daughter of Governor Umo Eno accused him of attempting to use […]
Culture, artistry, as Glenfiddich, William Chechet “Celebrate the Bold” in Lagos
By Juliet Ebirim The elegant Soto Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos, was recently transformed into a vibrant sanctuary of art and culture, as globally renowned whisky icon, Glenfiddich, in collaboration with acclaimed Nigerian artist William Chechet, unveiled Celebrate the Bold in Art. This immersive exhibition, transcended mere display of visuals, ushering visitors into an atmosphere where […]
How FG’s non-implementation of 2025 Budget caused Mokwa flood – NGO
As Nigerians continue to mourn the devastating flood incident in Mokwa, Niger State, which claimed over 100 lives, a non-governmental organisation, Environment Watch, has blamed the tragedy on the failure to implement the Ministry of Works’ 2025 budget.
Social Security: NSITF leveraging inter-agency engagement for better service delivery
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has said it is leveraging on inter-agency engagement for its turnaround for better service delivery. Given insight into what informed the development, it narrated a story of Mr. Alegbe Osaretin (not his real name) an employee, at least until he was laid off due to redundancy […]
NGX urges policymakers, stakeholders to rethink Africa’s growth model
By Peter Egwuatu Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has called on African policymakers, capital market leaders, and development stakeholders to collaboratively rethink the continent’s growth model, anchoring it on homegrown capital, tech-enabled integration, and bold partnerships as pillars of a renewed African development agenda. In a […]
BUA challenges Bala Usman to show how it violated concession agreement
BUA Group has challenged the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, to specify the specific clause or clauses violated by the group in her decision to terminate the port concession agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA.
