ERA urges African nations to emulate Sierra Leone on ratification of African Court Protocol
The Environment Rights in Africa (ERA) coalition has described Sierra Leone’s ratification of the Protocol to the establishment of the African Court as a bold affirmation that justice must be accessible, rights must be enforceable, and accountability must prevail. In a press release shared with the media by Philip Jakpor, ERA Communications Work Group Coordinator, […]
40m Nigerians depend on airtime credit, define roles before fresh action, ALTON urges FCCPC, NCC
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to clearly define their respective regulatory roles before taking any fresh action affecting airtime and data credit services, warning that about 40 million Nigerians rely […]
NCDMB, Grufix Global launch technical skills training for 50 Niger Delta youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Grufix Global Services Limited, has commenced a five-day Technical Capacity Building Programme for 50 youths from the Niger Delta. The training, which began on Monday in Badagry, Lagos State, will run until July 24, 2026. The initiative is aimed at equipping participants with practical […]
Gov AbdulRazaq commends Tinubu over new army battalion in Kwara
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the establishment of a new army battalion in the state, effectively committing more boots and military hardware to neutralise security threats in the state. The army battalion is to be located in Omu Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of the State. In […]
Sokoto Horse Racing derby ends with ₦37m prize pool
…Government Eyes World-Class Race Course By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The 12th National Horse Racing Derby, tagged “Sokoto 2026,” concluded on Saturday at the Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko International Race Course in Durbawa, Kware Local Government Area, with winners receiving cash prizes, vehicles and trophies. The week-long championship, organised by the Nigerian Derby Horse Racing Association […]
Cowry Equity Fund among top 10 best-performing equity funds in H1 2026
By Etop Ekanem Cowry Treasurers Limited, a subsidiary of Cowry Asset Management Limited recorded another significant milestone as the Cowry Equity Fund was among Nigeria’s Top 10 Best-Performing Equity Mutual Funds for the first half of 2026. Delivering an impressive 51.27% year-to-date (YTD) return as of June 2026, the fund ranked 6th nationally, reinforcing Cowry’s […]
Ambassador Clark-Omeru arrives Zambia
Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Amb. (HRM) Queen Efe Alexandria Clark-Omeru, JP, has arrived in Lusaka to officially commence her diplomatic assignment. The ambassador arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Saturday, July 18, 2026, where she was received by officials of […]
Inside Tinubu’s $3.05bn bet on health, education and economic resilience
Taken together, the five flagship interventions seek to improve livelihoods, expand access to quality healthcare and education, strengthen governance and support vulnerable households.
FCMB introduces ‘Book Now, Fly Later’ offering up to ₦10m for air travel
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and 247 Travels have launched Book Now, Fly Later, a financing programme that allows eligible customers to borrow up to ₦10 million for international flight tickets and repay over three to nine months. The programme is designed to help Nigerians spread travel costs for business, education, healthcare, tourism, and family […]
Experts urge FG to invest in geospatial intelligence to curb kidnappings
Security experts have called on the Federal Government to make substantial investments in geospatial intelligence technology to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, arguing that many of the country’s high-profile mass abductions could have been prevented with advanced surveillance and intelligence systems.
Bullion Go-Neat Senior Staff celebrate Ajadi’s birthday with orphanage donation
Senior management staff of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited on Monday donated food items and other relief materials to HE CARETH Orphanage and Motherless Home, located off General Gas, Akobo, in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, to commemorate the birthday of the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo. The humanitarian […]
