The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that all positions are open for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing that the party has no anointed candidates for any seat.

In many parts of the country, the rains poured down earlier in the week, bringing much physical and psychological relief from the searing heat.  The absence of electricity from public supply channels made it worse. Average daytime temperatures throughout March ranged from 33 degrees to 38 degrees centigrade in Lagos and Abuja, respectively. Nigeria’s public electricity […]

It said these efforts have earned him widespread acceptance and endorsements from key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state.

By Tunde Oso SEC-registered credit rating agency, DataPro Limited has said post-capitalisation ratings of deposit money banks DMBs depend on the resilience and quality of capital, not merely its size.DataPro in its April 2026 Rating Brief titled Nigerian Banks: Ratings Post Consolidation signed by the Founder, Abimbola Adeseyoju and sent to Vanguard, said “Banks must […]

By Jimoh Babatunde, KATSINA A new phase in tourism development may be underway in Katsina State as the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria has pledged a strategic partnership with the state government to unlock and promote its cultural tourism potential. The commitment followed a recent tour of the state by FTAN officials led by […]

Professors from University of Oxford, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations. The academics, in separate reactions, described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Ibrahim’s academic excellence, global exposure, and leadership credentials. Churchill College, […]

By Theodore Opara Foremost Nigeria auto magazine, Motoring World, will mark its 30th Anniversary on June 4, 2026, with a grand celebration at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The milestone event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats, and innovators to honor three decades of impactful journalism, advocacy, and sectoral development. Founded on June 12, 1996, […]

A security consultant and public affairs analyst, Dr. Johnson Ikporho Agagbo, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the Federal Government to immediately subsidize crude oil supply to local refineries to shield Nigerians from the severe impact of rising global oil prices caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

One year after breaking from traditional banking practices, Sterling Bank says it has returned more than ₦2 billion to customers through its Zero Transfer Fees policy, a move that is reshaping the cost of everyday banking in Nigeria. Launched on April 1, 2025, the policy removed transfer charges on the bank’s digital platform, OneBank, making […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has formally received defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Labour Party (LP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing journalists after the event on Friday, the former […]

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The West African Examinations Council has concluded its 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra, Ghana, where Professor Ernest Kofi Davis was elected as the Vice Chairman for a one-year tenure. The meeting, which took place from March 24 to March 28, 2026, marked a significant policy shift as the […]

Foremost banker and economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has urged stakeholders to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic process, emphasizing the importance of transparency, inclusiveness, and public trust in electoral governance.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, as a “longtime ally and friend,” praising his contributions to governance, business, and national development.

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has successfully concluded the 2026 Basic Chery Training Programme for Partners’ Technicians, held from March 24 to March 25, 2026, at the Carloha head office and major workshop in Lagos. The two-day technical training programme was organised to strengthen the after-sales service network […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Forum of Northern Christians, also known as the Northern Christian Association (NCA), has decried what it described as persistent attacks across Northern Nigeria, warning that the trend is casting a shadow over Easter celebrations and other Christian holy observances. The group expressed concern over recent attacks in Jos, Plateau State, and […]