Reflecting on El-Rufai’s obsession with Ribadu
By MOHAMMED DAHIRU A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai has given the opposition a voice at a time when it seemed muted. But his gradual descent from interrogating policies to attacking personalities risks diminishing that role. In a recent interview with DCL Hausa, El-Rufai accused the NSA Nuhu Ribadu of allegedly directing security operatives to […]
NGX Group records N15.6bn profit, declares N3.00 dividend
…Issues 1 for 3 bonus By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX Group has the recorded N15.6 billion Profit Before Tax, PBT, in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from N13.6 billion in the corresponding period 2024. The Exchange also declared N3.00 per share dividend and a bonus of one […]
Rep. Iyawe applauds NAMA over Air Traffic Management Centre
By Emmanuel Okogba House of Representatives member, Esosa Iyawe, Oredo Federal Constituency, has played up the positive impact the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management Centre of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) will have on the Nigerian aviation sector. Speaking when he represented the Chairman, House Committee on Aviation […]
AI visibility will redefine business growth in Africa — Daniel Hargley
African businesses must urgently rethink their growth strategies as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how consumers discover and trust brands, Daniel Hargley, Lead Strategist and Senior Partner at Ardwatter Business Solutions, has said.
Lafarge Africa revenue surges 53% to N1.1trn
By Peter Egwuatu Lafarge Africa Plc has announced a revenue milestone of N1.1 trillion in 2025, representing a 53% surge from N696.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. Profit After Tax (PAT) rose from N100.1 billion in 2024 to N273 billion representing a 173% increase. The company said this performance is underpinned by volume-led […]
2027: Politicians not talking policy — Agbakoba
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, political rhetoric is rising but policy depth appears
scarce. In this wide-ranging interview, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, dissects the nation’s fiscal crisis, oil sovereignty, electoral reform, insecurity and the shallow nature of partisan politics.
US, Israel wipe out Iran’s top military bras
NITED States and Isra-el have completely wiped out Iran’s top military brass in a war that entered its third day today, as the Iranians took their pound of flesh killing at least 9 Israelis and three American military officers and seriously wounding 11 others.
XLCreativeHub opens entries for screenwriting competition and residency
XLCreativeHub has called on screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The announcement was made on the organisation’s website on Sunday.
Umanu Elijah honoured with Rotary International award for youth empowerment
Umanu Elijah Ojochenemi has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Youth Service Award by Rotary International, Auchi hilltop Branch, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to youth development, political leadership, and community empowerment
Disu’s appointment signals new era of police reforms — ACJHR
The Advocacy for Civil Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has expressed optimism over the appointment of Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing his emergence as a timely development that will usher in a new era of long-awaited reforms in the Nigeria Police Force.
Trump says conflict with Iran could run four weeks
Iran’s counterattacks have hit U.S. military bases in the Gulf region and other targets.
