By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto LONDON — Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has met with the President of the World Maritime University (WMU), Prof. Maximo Q. Mejia Jr., on the sidelines of the ongoing International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council meeting in London. The meeting focused on […]

The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) remained relatively stable while the parallel market recorded a slight weakening.

“There was a sense of injustice within the squad,” Belgium’s Nicolas Raskin said. “We were determined to respond on the field”

By Rosemary Iwunze As the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims.  In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing […]

Following graduation, he participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and was deployed to Anambra State, where he completed his mandatory one-year national service.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) incurred an electricity tariff subsidy obligation of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Commission, in its […]

By Jimoh Babatunde Beta Glass Plc says it has contributed over N1 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in the last 10 years, reaffirming its commitment to expanding investments, sustainable manufacturing and shareholder value. At its 52nd Annual General Meeting in Lagos, shareholders approved key resolutions, including the reconstitution of the Board of Directors. According to an independent […]

•IPMAN targets sub-N800/litre By Udeme Akpan &  Obas Esiedesa Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market witnessed another round of price reductions on Monday, with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and several major fuel marketers lowering depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and diesel. This development comes at the backdrop of pressures from the Federal […]

Speaking on the proposal, IA-Foundation founder, Ibironke Adeagbo, said: “Every child who leaves school before completing their education represents lost human potential.

By Ayo Onikoyi Stretford Hill Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s institutions by sponsoring the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch Law Week as a Bronze Sponsor, saying strong legal and regulatory systems are essential for sustainable infrastructure development. The conference, themed “Lawyering in the Digital Age: Navigating Technology, Justice & Innovation,” […]