PFIPC: We failed due diligence on recruitment waiver — HCSF
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, yesterday admitted before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged creation of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, PEAC, and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, without legal backing that her office failed to carry out adequate due diligence before issuing key approvals.
NGX Group declares N1.30 per share interim dividend in H1’26
The Nigerian Exchange, NGX Group Plc, has announced an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2026, following a record first-half financial performance.
How Sharon Ijasan’s Trade FM is bridging gap between Nigerian business owners, global diaspora
Trade FM; an online radio and news platform created specifically for the people driving Nigeria’s economy, as well as the millions of Nigerians in the diaspora who tune in, is the brainchild of Nigerian journalist Sharon Ijasan, who has carved out something truly distinctive in the media space. Ijasan is no newcomer to serious journalism. […]
Oriire: FG arraigns two Ansaru Commanders, three others over fresh charges of terrorism
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal Government has arraigned five persons accused of involvement in the beheading of two teachers who were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. Among those docked before a vacation judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja were two alleged commanders of the Ansaru […]
Foundation supports 150 pupils with bags, storybooks in Lagos
By Cynthia Alo More than 150 pupils in three public primary schools in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have received school bags and storybooks in an initiative aimed at encouraging reading and supporting learning. The outreach, organised by JADE Foundation, benefited pupils of Aanuoluwapo Nursery and Primary School, Community Nursery and Primary School, […]
Adeleke campaign rejects ‘authoritarian politics’, arrest of SSG, 86 others
The Imole Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the arrest of over 86 of its canvassers, including the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, as “authoritarian politics”. In a statement on Thursday, the campaign spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the arrest of Adeleke’s supporters by the police was unlawful and […]
Judicial Reform: Body of Benchers cracks down on charge-and-bail lawyers
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Body of Benchers (BoB), the apex regulatory body for the legal profession, has vowed to wield the big stick to check what it termed the embarrassing conduct of charge-and-bail lawyers. The body is responsible for the call of graduates of law school to the Nigerian Bar as well as the regulation […]
Stakeholders back collaboration between telecom and financial regulators
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital finance sectors have called for closer collaboration between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), saying a coordinated regulatory approach is essential to sustain innovation, strengthen investor confidence and expand access to digital credit services used by millions of Nigerians. The call […]
Campus to Career 2.0 attracts 500 registrations, scholarship partners at ABUAD
A career and scholarship fair initiative, Campus to Career, has recorded a major milestone with its second edition at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), attracting over 500 paid registrations and about 400 student participants. The two-day event, held on May 2 and 3, 2026, was founded in 2024 by youth advocate and ABUAD alumna, Vivian […]
Rescued Lafia students need counselling, scholarships — Student Association
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has called for immediate trauma counselling, psychosocial support and scholarships for students of the Federal University of Lafia who regained their freedom after being abducted by gunmen.
Dazzle FC conquer Europe as U12 win Dana Cup, U14 finish runners-up in Denmark
Nigerian youth football academy, Dazzle FC, has announced its arrival on the international stage with an impressive outing at the 2026 Dana Cup in Denmark, where its U12 team emerged champions while the U14 side finished as runners-up. The tournament, held in Hjørring from July 20 to 25, featured 946 teams from 56 countries, with […]
