Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye on his appointment, describing him as a seasoned diplomat whose wealth of experience in international relations will strengthen Nigeria’s engagement with the global community and create new opportunities for national development.

By Dele Sobowale Trust Nigerian leaders and My Fellow Citizens (“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My fellow citizens”, Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850) to leave undone what should have been done decades ago; and then to rush out to do it without considering one of the most important […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has adopted five strategic resolutions aimed at repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the State Secretary of the party, Hon. Ekup Arong, following the State Working Committee […]

Stransact Chartered Accountants has announced plans to reward 100 outstanding graduating students from 20 top Nigerian universities under the Stransact Honours Roll, an initiative designed to recognise academic excellence and prepare high-performing graduates for the workplace. The programme will honour five exceptional final-year students from each university selected from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University […]

Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos last week. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election of Mr. Ladi Jadesimi and the ratification of Mrs. Adepeju […]

By Efe Onodjae The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, says the Council protects over N90.60 billion and $1.348 million in economic value for Nigerian shippers through regulatory interventions and dispute resolution. Speaking through a representative at a media engagement with maritime editors and reporters in Lagos, […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Prominent political leaders, former public office holders, retired military officers and professionals from Gombe State have endorsed Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna for the 2027 governorship election, signalling an early push to build consensus within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was announced on Monday during a Gombe State Stakeholders’ Engagement […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for synergy between the Federal and state governments, private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy,    describing sub-national participation as critical to unlocking the sector’s vast economic potential. Oyetola said […]

The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,370.33 against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Monday, July 6, 2026, reflecting relative stability in the country’s foreign exchange market.

•Adonri projects monetary tightening in H2’26 By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian stock market closed lower again last week, making it the third consecutive week decline, pressured by profit-taking in blue-chip stocks. However, the latest loss amounting to 1.8 trillion indicates that the negative position is moderating. Three weeks ago the market took a major hit at […]