Nigeria’s “Market Women” administrators in Glasgow 2026
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The Commonwealth Games 2026 are rounding up tomorrow in Glasgow, and the Games should have been about competitions, Personal Bests, Games Records, and national pride. For Nigeria’s authorities there’s more the Presidency may note. Athletes are being paid “koro-koro” by officials — a Pidgin English term for face-to-face, cash-in-hand. The administrators failed […]
We’ll deploy everything lawful to protect JAMB’s integrity- Aina
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
Alex Otti’s three-day memory
By James Udemba On Tuesday, 21 July, Remi Tinubu visited Abia State and Governor Alex Otti rose to welcome the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, with a tribute to her husband that no card-carrying APC chieftain could have bettered. He asked the gathering to thank the President for his sacrifices. According to Governor Otti, it […]
Tinubu echoes Omo-Agege’s stance on Oborevwori’s priorities in Delta – Aide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given vent to the accusation against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori that he lacks any developmental roadmap for Delta State, Sunny Areh, media adviser to Senate Ovie Omo-Agege has said. In a press release following the President admonition to governors to cease building flyovers that have no impact on the well-being of […]
FRSC rolls out safety frameworks for Nigeria’s transition to EV, CNG mobility
By Theodore Opara The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s transition to Electric Vehicles, EV and Compressed Natural Gas, CNG-powered transportation is driven by the highest safety standards across the country. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this known while speaking at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit organised […]
TheACE earns Oyo State endorsement for comic book industry report
TheACE says the endorsement will support its continued rollout of the Report to schools, libraries, and cultural institutions across Nigeria in the coming months.
Lanre Shittu Motors expands campaign against youth crime with book donations to Lagos public schools
By Theodore Opara As part of its commitment to youth development and social responsibility, Lanre Shittu Motors has intensified efforts to curb financial crime among young people through the donation of copies of Clean Hands, Bright Future: A Youth Guide to Avoiding Financial Crime in Africa to public secondary schools across Lagos State. The first […]
‘People once thought Jerry Williams and I were married’ – Diana Nyeche
…as she releases ‘Horny Goddess’ By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actress and producer Diana Nyeche is gearing up for what she calls her “biggest project yet” , ‘Horny Goddess’ as she hopes to make waves on YouTube and in the box office conversation. The soft-spoken actress, known for her velvet tone and daring roles, said the […]
‘I don’t feel guilt’, Nneoma Ox gets candid on self-care spending
By Benjamin Njoku Content creator Nneoma Oranebo, popularly known on Instagram as Nneoma Ox, has opened up about the things she spends her money on, and she says she has no regrets. The skit maker, who recently celebrated her birthday, took to Instagram to share a list of items and experiences she lavishes on herself […]
Compassion key to addressing maternal health challenges in Nigeria
Àjose Nigeria has urged religious leaders and churches across the country to embrace compassion as a critical tool in addressing Nigeria’s maternal health challenges, saying supporting access to life-saving healthcare for women facing high-risk pregnancies should not be misconstrued as endorsing abortion. The call comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s high burden of unsafe abortions […]
WEE Policy: Kwara leads North Central states in policy domestication
By Ademola Akinyemi Kwara State has validated its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, becoming the first state in the North Central zone to domesticate the national framework designed to expand women’s access to finance, skills and economic opportunities. The validation meeting was held recently at the conference room of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy […]
Citadel School of Govt: Bakare, Asikhia task graduating pioneer class to lead with integrity
By Henry Obetta Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, Pastor Tunde Bakare and the Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Olalekan Asikhia, on Saturday, urged the graduating pioneer Class of Advanced Diploma in Public Leadership and Statecraft of the Citadel School of Government to lead with competence, humility and integrity rather than to […]
Okpebholo releases N1bn for LG pensioners’ gratuity arrears
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo on Friday released one billion naira to complete the payment of arrears of gratuity of local government staff and primary school staff that retired in 2012. The Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Hon Kabiru Adjoto announced this when […]
Firm proposes N10 interim dividend as H1 profit rises
Nigeria’s leading fully integrated agro-industrial company, Presco Plc, has proposed an interim dividend of N10 per ordinary share after releasing its unaudited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026. The results showed that profit before tax rose 9.3 per cent to N122.2 billion from N111.9 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, supported […]
Digital Lending: Regulators, operators seek clarity to protect 40m airtime users
As the legal dispute over the regulation of digital lending services continues, key stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital finance sectors have renewed calls for greater policy coordination, warning that regulatory uncertainty could undermine investment, disrupt innovation and affect millions of consumers who rely on Airtime Credit Services. The calls come amid continuing debate over […]
Business executive, Juwon Lawal, proposes non-ideological framework for African economic independence
Top business executive, Juwon Lawal, has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at redefining Africa’s economic trajectory. Titled “The Infrastructure of Sovereignty,” the strategy outlines a pragmatic, non-ideological blueprint for continental growth centered on energy security, regional industrialisation, and deep institutional reform. Speaking to business journalists in Abuja, Lawal challenged mainstream economic narratives. He argued […]
