FG, GENCOs sustain disagreement over electricity sector debt

•We are already settling the debts amounting N4trn – FG•It’s N7trn, no payment has happened – GENCOs By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has said it is offsetting the power sector’s debt, which it said has risen to about N4 trillion. This came as the Generation Companies, GENCOs, fault the claims, insisting that the sector […]
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AFNIS 2026: Tinubu pushes for united African front on solid minerals development

…Says Africa Must Look Inward, End Raw Mineral Exports By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for a united African approach to the development of the continent’s vast solid mineral resources, urging African nations to move beyond the export of raw materials and embrace value addition, industrialisation and regional collaboration. Speaking […]

NDIC reassures Nigerians on deposit safety

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has reassured Nigerians that their bank deposits remain safe, urging citizens to maintain confidence in the country’s banking system and embrace a culture of savings.

Aderibigbe demands urgent safety reforms amid Lagos, Port Harcourt building collapses

The collapse of a three-storey shopping complex at Alakija, Lagos, which has claimed at least one life while several others remain trapped beneath the rubble, has renewed calls for stronger reforms to Nigeria’s construction governance and building safety framework. Reacting to the incident, construction and infrastructure expert, Abiola Aderibigbe, described the tragedy as “another painful […]

Alawuba call for stronger AI governance to safeguard banking trust

…As ACAEBIN urge internal auditors to strengthen cyber defences By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc Mr Oliver Alawuba, has called on internal auditors across the banking industry to embrace artificial intelligence, AI as the sector navigates a rapidly changing digital landscape. This is even […]

APMT Apapa, key driver of Nigeria’s export trade — Kapito

By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has expressed its role in driving the nation’s export growth through strategic investments in infrastructure, technology and operational efficiency. Speaking at an Export Management Workshop organised by Lagos Business School in Lagos, the Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Apapa, Mr. Westtar Kapito, said: “APM Terminals […]

It is bright future that is desirable, not drugs, NAOSS President advises students

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) National led by Aare Oluwafemi Ajayi, has joined the global community in commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking themed, “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses.” Speaking on the occasion, Aare Ajayi advised students and youths […]

Africa’s SDG Sprint: what HLPF 2026 must Deliver

By Ebaidebheki Omiunu As governments prepare to convene for the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026) in New York next month , concerns are mounting over the pace of progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forum, themed “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 […]

‘Tourism project to boost employment, economic growth’

Founder of Akida Hills, Kayode Bamisile, has described Jabi Lake as a tourism asset capable of contributing to economic growth and job creation. With Nigeria’s unemployment rate estimated at 4.3 per cent, youth unemployment at about 6.5 per cent and underemployment around 9.2 per cent, the proposed development is expected to provide employment opportunities for […]

Sahara Group advances energy journalism in Africa with $5000 fellowship

Sahara Group, a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has unveiled the Asharami Square Energy Reporting Fellowship, committing up to $5,000 in funding, mentorship, and expert-led engagement to elevate energy journalism across Africa. The Fellowship is an extension of Asharami Square, Sahara Group’s flagship thought leadership platform, now in its third edition, focused on sustainability […]

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