By Peter Egwuatu FirstHoldCo Plc has recorded an outstanding financial performance for the half year ended June 30th, 2026, H1’26, as its profit before tax, PBT rose by 83.5% to N653.5 billion from N356.15 billion in the same period 2024. The company recorded gross earnings of N1.93 trillion, representing a 16.7% year-on-year increase from N1.65 […]

By Innocent Anaba The Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, has dragged the NBA, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, seeking to halt the swearing the President-elect, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, and other newly elected national officers of the association. Plaintiff in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1471/2026, had also joined the […]

By Peter Egwuatu Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), TemiPopoola, has encouraged young Nigerians to embrace investment, as a pathway to financial growth, noting that participation in the capital market provides individuals with the opportunity to build wealth while contributing to the growth of businesses and the broader economy. […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country’s international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned. In its July 2026 Policy Bulletin released yesterday, SEREC said the persistent use of Nigerian seaports as transit routes […]

Team Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category.