Financial perspective on ‘The Great Grid Rebuild’ and national relevance to Nigeria and the US
Akpolile’s central thesis aligns with a burgeoning global consensus: modern economies are only as robust as their grid systems
HOPEVACC to donate solar-powered refrigerators to boost vaccine storage
By Emmanuel Okogba HOPEVACC, a partnership between Solfa Power Limited and Cardinal Healthcare Foundation, has unveiled plans to deploy solar-powered vaccine refrigerators in underserved communities across Nigeria. Funded by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), the initiative seeks to tackle poor electrification and inadequate vaccine storage that have long undermined immunization […]
Zedcrest appoints Simbiat Bada as Managing Director, Stockbroking
By Moses Nosike Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services powerhouse with a strong footprint across Asset Management, Investment Banking, Securities, and Financing, has announced its Board’s approval of Simbiat Bada’s appointment as Managing Director, Stockbroking. Bada’s appointment follows Zedcrest’s acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers and aligns with its strategic vision to deepen market capabilities as […]
White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war drives costs
US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.
Section 83 strengthens INEC oversight, limits court role in party affairs – Falana
Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026 has outlined new provisions strengthening the oversight powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over registered political parties, while also restricting judicial вмешion in party affairs.
Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie
Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including a stunning opening goal on the volley, as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Liverpool by beating Toulouse 3-1 on Friday to cement their place at the top of Ligue 1.
Midnight siege in Sokoto; villagers abducted, injured
“We were sleeping outside when the alarm was raised,” one visibly shaken resident recounted.
Jos massacre: Serial massacres of Christians must cease – PFN
PFN, on Friday, expressed outrage over the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, insisting that the serial massacre of Christians must stop
Jos Attack: Venue of Tinubu’s meeting not as important as visit’s substance — Mutfwang
“The President came, met with the people, and demonstrated concern. That is what matters”
Iran downs second US jet; music, barbecues in Tehran
Iran’s military said it had downed a second US jet in the Gulf, after an F-15 fighter had crashed in the country’s southwest
NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist enclave in Lake Chad region, kill scores
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air offensive under Operation HADIN KAI, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno.
