Across Kogi East, many of the roads celebrated in the article remain in deplorable condition, with little or no evidence of meaningful work.

By Ike Uchechukwu IKOM—For years, the men and women who walked into Cross River State’s courtrooms to seek justice did so under leaking roofs, past cracked walls, and beneath ceilings that had long given up the fight against time and neglect. In Ikom, Central Cross River, justice had a smell of dust and abandonment, and a […]

Every year, Nigerians join officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), an annual event designed to celebrate the Nigerian Army, showcase its achievements, assess its performance and reflect on its role in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The celebration also provides an opportunity to recognise the sacrifices, […]

By Chris Onuoha SHINNE’s 2026 APEX Collection has been in circulation, and it deserves a thorough critical look. Sarah Adesemoye’s most recent body of work represents a meaningful shift in what the premium womenswear brand is capable of delivering, and the full picture warrants careful attention. Where the 2024 & 2025 collections demonstrated range, the […]

Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc on June 30, 2026, approved a total dividend payout of ₦23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election of Mr. Ladi Jadesimi and the ratification of […]

Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, […]

By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu   and the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor.  In a statement announcing the board leadership change filed with the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, the bank stated: “Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA, will  […]

By Emmanuel Nzomiwu Although Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara died almost 42 years ago, the mention of his name in Nigeria today evokes memories of the agricultural and agro-industrial revolution in Eastern Nigeria in the 1950s and ’60s, during his days as the Premier of the former Eastern Region. During that glorious era, the Eastern Region ranked […]

…Plans strategic MoUs By Adesina Wahab The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has unveiled plans for the 2026 Abuja Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 3.0), positioning the event as a key platform to attract fresh capital, strengthen public-private partnerships and accelerate economic growth in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at a press conference in […]

… recognised for leading anti-death penalty campaign, advancing justice reforms By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s campaign against capital punishment received a major international boost on Sunday as Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, Country Director of Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France in Nigeria, received the prestigious Robert Badinter Grand Prix Finalist Award at the 9th World Congress Against the […]

The President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, Olorogun Ese Gam, has commended the UPU Ohio Chapter, North America, for its humanitarian gesture, describing the donation of medical equipment to Central Hospital, Sapele, food items to Merciful Orphanage, Oghara, empowerment of widow with grinding machines and cash gift as a show of selfless service […]

LAGOS — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with BOSS A1 Global Limited, has commenced a five-day training programme on Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for 50 youths in Yaba, Lagos. The programme, which began on Monday in Yaba, Nigeria’s technology hub, is part of NCDMB’s efforts to strengthen local capacity […]

Ridic Cars Limited popularly known as Oba Gadget, is expanding its presence in Nigeria’s luxury vehicle market

Two partners, Qshelter Limited and M.I. Okoro & Associates have launched “Real Estate Today”, a weekly television magazine programme designed to create awareness, educate, inform, and empower the general public on property and environment issues. Unveiling the TV programme at a joint briefing in Lagos weekend, Chief Innocent Meckson Okoro, Founding Partner of M.I. Okoro & […]

By Kingsley Adegboye The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria, AHCN, has elected new officers to steer the affairs of the Association for the next two years.  At an election held during the 49th AGM/114th Council Meeting combined with the 2-day workshop of the Association held in Calabar on Thursday 2nd July, 2026, Esv. Eno Obongha […]