NCGC, SMEDAN partner to boost access to finance for Nigerian MSMEs
By Matthew Johnson The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The agreement, signed at the NCGC headquarters in Abuja, is designed […]
ECOWAS court knocks Nigeria, awards journalist ₦10m over assault
Press freedom in Nigeria recorded a major victory on Tuesday as the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice slammed the Federal Government over the assault, unlawful detention and seizure of a journalist’s phone during the 2025 nationwide “End Bad Governance” protests, awarding ₦10 million in damages.The landmark judgment is being hailed as a significant boost for […]
Anambra to sustain reforms, tackle erosion, strengthen education
The Anambra State government has stepped up its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development through new resolutions and projects to boost the economy, protect the environment, and improve educational standards. These formed the key takeaways from the third Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held yesterday in Awka, the state capital. Some details of […]
Port expansion plan: PTML proposes $50mn fresh investment as Oyetola reaffirms maritime hub vision
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Managing Director of Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), Mr Ascanio Russo, has unveiled a proposed fresh investment of $50 million in the terminal as part of efforts to strengthen port infrastructure, boost operational efficiency and support Nigeria’s ambition of becoming the leading maritime hub in West and Central Africa. Russo […]
What the Investments and Securities Act 2025 means for your crypto
For millions of Nigerians already participating in the digital economy, it provides a greater clarity, stronger confidence, and a clearer path toward responsible growth
Aishat Musa’s exploration of loneliness and nostalgia among diasporan Africans
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Aishat Musa’s artworks tell stories of loneliness, homesickness, and nostalgia with which diasporan Africans, especially in London, grapple. Crossing to Peckham, Jollof in Brixton, Night Shift at King’s Cross, Two Weather Hearts, The Underground Gospel, Letters Never Sent Back Home, Frozen Breath in Stratford, The Afro Hair Salon on Rye Lane, Silence […]
Okowa pays condolence visit to family of Late Chief Otumara in Warri
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara in Warri, describing his death as a profound loss to Delta State and the end of an era in public service and political leadership. Dr. Okowa expressed deep […]
New ICAN LEDS chair unveils vision for growth, innovation
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The newly elected 5th Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Lekki and District Society, has unveiled an ambitious agenda aimed at positioning the district as the leading ICAN district society in the country through innovation, professional excellence, mentorship and digital transformation. Speaking at his inauguration, the chairman expressed […]
Nigeria needs leaders of integrity, not celebrity status —Speakers at Odukoya memorial
By Esther Onyegbula Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s enduring legacy of service, leadership development and nation-building took centre stage in Lagos on Sunday as family members, church leaders, professionals and beneficiaries of his numerous initiatives gathered for the third annual Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture held in commemoration of what would have been his 70th birthday. The […]
Experts urge public servants to uphold integrity, professionalism
By Emmanuel Elebeke Public servants in Nigeria have been urged to prioritise integrity, professionalism, and public trust in their service. Expert speakers made the call at the 2026 Public Service Day Lecture on Tuesday in Abuja. The lecture, themed “Transforming Public Institutions through Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” marked the maiden edition of the BPSR Public […]
GKS ministers gather in Warri for Annual Conference, emphasise self-examination
By Olayinka Latona WARRI — Ministers of the God’s Kingdom Society (GKS) – The Church of the Living God – will converge on Salem City, the church’s international headquarters in Warri, Delta State, for the 2026 Annual Ministers’ Conference beginning on Thursday, June 25. The four-day conference is expected to bring together devoted ministers from […]
