By Henry Ojelu ABUJA — Thousands of residents, youths, community leaders and supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Thursday took part in a unity and peace rally organised by the Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) movement across Lugbe and Kuje Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The rally, which featured a roadshow […]

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to edge up to 15.95 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent in May, as rising tomato prices outweigh the impact of lower petrol prices, United Capital Research has projected.

There  are strong indications that global food insecurity is set to worsen as the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, FAO, revealed that 41 countries including 31 in Africa

By John Alechenu The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) adopt proper financial record-keeping practices to enhance business growth and contribute to national economic development. The council made the commitment at the SMEs Financial Reporting Awareness Campaign held in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday. […]

By sunset, Ajuye used to disappear.Nestled along a dusty farming corridor in North Central Nigeria, the community of Ajuye was a place that fell still after sunset. Once darkness settled over its market stalls and clay walled compounds, businesses closed early, generators sputtered to a halt and much of the town retreated indoors.  Traders rationed […]

By Theodore Opara Motul, the globally recognized leader in high-performance lubricants, has partnered with Winpart by CFAO, the aftermarket division of CFAO Mobility Nigeria, and Energyswitch, a leading fuel retail network, to enhance the availability of premium automotive lubricants by successfully branding eight Energyswitch fuel stations in Ibadan, Oyo State. The collaboration marks a significant […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue base and strengthen practical learning for students with the commencement of commercial cassava harvesting at its institutional farm. The maiden harvest, held on Thursday at the polytechnic’s commercial farm in Ilorin, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s drive to […]

By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian talking drummer and cultural performer, Esther Akintade, popularly known as Kira Africa, was among the invited guests at the 10th anniversary celebration and book launch of the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development (CAREED), held at the University of the West of Scotland in Paisley. The event, organised […]

-Nigeria’s Poverty Challenge requires a new approach… Dr Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction says the newly unveiled National Poverty Intelligence Lab (NPIL) is an ignition to help fast track a reform journey that will transform how Nigeria understands, responds to, and ultimately reduces poverty at scale. The minister said this […]

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, national development and humanity. The lawmaker, who represents Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Traders and market leaders at the popular Igbonna Market in Osogbo have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The traders, who turned out in large numbers, said their endorsement was based on their […]

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria, in partnership with the Friends of Ireland, recently hosted a double-feature celebration in Lagos. The vibrant gathering marked the annual global celebration of Bloomsday—honouring James Joyce’s iconic masterpiece, Ulysses—while concurrently serving as a farewell reception for the outgoing Irish Ambassador, His Excellency Peter Ryan. A major highlight of the […]

By Jimoh BabatundeLAGOS — Beta Glass Plc has disclosed that it contributed over ₦1 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in the last 10 years as the company reaffirmed its commitment to expanding investments, sustainable manufacturing and shareholder value. The disclosure was made at the company’s 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, where shareholders also […]

By Peter Egwuatu Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has inaugurated its new Adeniyi Jones Comfort Centre in Lagos, reinforcing its customer-focused retail strategy and expanding access to its range of sleep and comfort solutions. Located at Plot 63, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, the new facility replaces the company’s former outlet situated around the Adeniyi Jones traffic light, offering […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja IHS Nigeria has donated 10,000 cooking gas cylinders to vulnerable households in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of efforts to reduce dependence on firewood and charcoal and promote cleaner cooking practices. The intervention, implemented under the Project Breathe – Clean Air Abuja initiative in partnership with the Federal Capital […]