It is not always that a fairly obscure Nigerian traditional ruler of an even more obscure kingdom grabs the trends in the media, for the right reasons. His Royal Highness, Eze Lawrence Agubuzu, last week, did just that in Abuja before the august presence of President Bola Tinubu and other traditional rulers and dignitaries at an […]

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders have raised concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s leadership selection process, warning that failure to rigorously vet political aspirants could jeopardize the nation’s democracy.

Residents and road users in Lugbe, a rapidly growing residential and commercial hub in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for urgent intervention regarding the condition of key roads in the community.

FCMB Group Plc has been enjoying strong momentum on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), drawing growing attention from retail and institutional investors alike. FCMB shares currently trade at₦12.35/share (as of 23 February 2026)—up from its52-week low of ₦8.35/share, reflecting steady market confidence in the Group’s strategy and earnings outlook. The positive sentiment is not happening in […]

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.

Zinox Technologies and TD Africa have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Africa’s technology ecosystem and expanding access to locally manufactured technology solutions across the continent.

The National Examinations Council ,NECO, and the National Open University of Nigeria,NOUN, on Tuesday signalled a major shift in the fight against certificate fraud and examination inefficiencies, as both institutions moved to seal a strategic partnership on electronic result verification and expansion of Computer-Based Testing,CBT, nationwide.

In response to growing concerns around infrastructure gaps, payment integration challenges, and limited access to scalable digital tools for startups outside Nigeria’s major tech hubs, integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, stepped forward with practical solutions.

By Ebikabowei Kedikumo Today, we lift our hearts and voices in celebration of an extraordinary man whose life reads like a finely crafted novel and whose pen has become a blazing torch for his people. Happy birthday, Dr Ekanpou Enewaridideke – son of the creeks, conscience of the Niger Delta, and fearless custodian of Ijaw […]

As Nigeria pushes to position itself as Africa’s digital powerhouse, rolling out faster broadband, expanding data centres, deepening fintech innovation, investing in artificial intelligence, and digitising government services, a less visible but critical gap threatens to undermine that ambition.

The 2026 edition is scheduled to begin with qualifiers running from April 1 to April 16, 2026, divided into North and South Conferences

—- Ward congress split party into factions —Says directive to return old executives flouted by gov By Dayo Johnson Akure The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo state, has warned that the lingering disputes arising from the recent ward congresses in the state could threaten party cohesion ahead of the 2027 […]

By Adetutu Audu BRB Capital Group, an investment and financial services group focused on connecting African opportunities to global capital, today announced the appointment of Etimbuk Bassey as Chief Executive Officer, effective 16 February 2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone in BRB Capital’s evolution as it advances its strategy to build a globally competitive, […]

By Jacob Ajom Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been commended for his transformative policies and progressive developments across the state in his first year in office. In a statement signed by Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM), to mark the one-year anniversary of the present administration, he lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for fulfilling almost […]

By Henry Obetta The Federal Character Commission, FCC, and the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, have pledged closer institutional collaboration to advance transparency, accountability and constitutional compliance in the public sector.Executive Chairman of FCC, Mrs Hulayat Ayo Omidiran, stated this on Wednesday when she received the Executive Chairman of NRS, Mr Zacch Adedeji, during a courtesy […]