IMG strengthens balance sheet, equity grows 100%As shareholders get N365.5m dividend
By Preter Egwuatu Industrial &Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025, doubling shareholders’ equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising operating costs, and foreign exchange volatility. The audited results […]
Ebola: FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
He added that the approval complemented broader federal government efforts to strengthen national preparedness and response capacities.
NANS threatens nationwide protest over two‑month delay in NELFUND allowances
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, demanding the immediate release of outstanding students’ upkeep allowances or risk a nationwide mass action that could culminate in the occupation of the agency’s headquarters.
Ekiti Governorship Election: Fayemi commends smooth conduct, arise expresses APC confidence
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election, describing the accreditation and voting process as smooth and seamless across his polling unit.
Ogun relocates students of Ijebu-Ode School over methane gas pollution
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, explaining that the move […]
Lagos inaugurates Special Task Force on waste
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the proliferation of shanties within motor parks.
Ben Nwoye commends peaceful election, blames material delay on INEC
The National Deputy Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Chief Ben Nwoye, has commended voters for their peaceful conduct during the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, despite delays in the commencement of voting in some polling units.
Ekiti Governorship Poll: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has lost his polling unit and ward to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election.
Niger Delta Ex-Agitators endorse Tinubu for 2027, cite Seyi’s humanitarian intervention
The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration’s policies and the humanitarian interventions of his son, Seyi Tinubu, including a life-saving medical support for one of its members.
Generator emission kills two in Cross River
A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight.
Government stronger than bandits, peace deals not an option — Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state.
