US military working with Nigeria as part of wider Islamic State pivot
Analysts have voiced concerns about ISSP's spread from the Sahel into coastal west African countries like Nigeria
Reps disown Minority Caucus’ interim report on tax laws
The House of Representatives has dismissed report of the ad hoc committee set up by the minority caucus to re-examine the recently enacted tax laws, describing such actions as procedurally improper and lacking institutional backing.
BAT-IG intensifies grassroots mobilisation with training programme in Kwara
By Henry Obetta The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has organised a sensitisation, orientation and training programme in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for members of the Military and Paramilitary Wives, Kwara State Chapter. In a statement on Monday signed by Arabinrin Aderonke, Director of Media and Communication, BAT-IG, the programme, which also featured […]
First female patient undergoes procedure as Nigeria hospital expands robotic surgery
Nigeria has recorded another major milestone in advanced healthcare delivery as The Prostate Clinic, TPC, Lagos, yesterday carried out robotic surgery for women, performing what experts described as the first robotic gynaecological procedure in West Africa.
FCMB-TLG private debt fund N20bn series 2 offer opens for investment
FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM) has announced the upcoming opening of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series 2 offer of up to twenty billion Naira (N20 billion) for investment, following the receipt of all the necessary regulatory approvals.
NPF Microfinance bank grows shareholders’ funds to ₦13bn, now serves 1.5m customers
By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Microfinance Bank has recorded significant growth over the last 32 years, expanding from a modest capital base of ₦500,000 in 1993 to shareholders’ funds of about ₦13 billion, with a customer base exceeding 1.5 million Nigerians. The Managing Director of the bank, Mr. Habeeb Yusuf, disclosed this during […]
Over 1,100 residents benefit as Doxa Health Foundation takes free hepatitis screening to Abuja
By Esther Onyegbula No fewer than 1,110 residents of Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, have benefited from free Hepatitis B and C screening, vaccination and referral services provided by Doxa Health Foundation as part of a sustained public health outreach. The Foundation said the intervention, which ran from July 28, 2025 to January 24, 2026, targeted […]
Quality service, strategic location key to Asaba hospitality growth – CEO Ventura Hotel
By Matthew Johnson The founder of Ventura Hotel & Suites, Prince Ebube Obi, on Monday highlighted the importance of quality service and strategic location in enhancing hospitality offerings in Asaba, Delta State. Speaking on the operations of the facility, Obi said the hotel was established to provide visitors with accommodation that combines comfort, safety, and […]
NYC hails Lokpobiri’s reforms as pathway to Nigeria’s energy security
The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has commended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, for what it described as far-reaching reforms and achievements that are reshaping Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement issued at the conclusion of the 2025 ministerial performance assessment and signed by its President, Comrade Jethro Terhile Annum, the […]
S/East digital media summit aimed at capacity building – Imo govt
Imo State government has declared that the forthcoming South East Progressive Digital Media Summit is aimed at achieving capacity building and national integration.
HIPOM removes Alhaji Moshkoor Hassan as Badagry Missioner
By Esther Onyegbula An Islamic organisation, Hizbullahi International Prayer Outreach Ministry (HIPOM), has announced the removal and disassociation of Alhaji Moshkoor Hassan from the group. The decision was conveyed in a notice issued on Saturday and signed by the leadership of the ministry, Sheikh Sirajudeen Akanni Asukuna, which was made available to journalists in Lagos. […]
