…Denies Dodging Probe Former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has described as “deeply shocking” the decision of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to issue a warrant for his arrest over its ongoing investigation into the company’s financial records. In a letter addressed to the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande  Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students.  The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]

By Moses Nosike Large Nigerian businesses with annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above face enforcement action from July 1, 2026 under the Nigeria Revenue Service’s e-invoicing mandate, with penalties applying to every invoice not transmitted through the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) platform from that date. Speaking at a virtual media parley recently, Country Director, […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The quest to position Lagos and Nigeria as major players in the global tourism industry received a significant boost on Thursday as the Eko Tourism Foundation,ETF, secured admission into the United Nations Tourism Organization,UN Tourism, as an Affiliate Member. The landmark recognition, granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council […]

By Chinonso Alozie The Centre for Democratic Accountability (CDA), a diaspora-led organisation, has backed the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its ongoing probe into the commission’s ₦16.6 billion budget and financial activities. The Director-General of the CDA, Hon. Ejike Ikezuagu, stated this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri […]

.Appoints Taiwo as patron By Adesina Wahab  A support group has emerged for the newly-inaugurated National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the Eyan Babtee Movement. The group has also appointed Adelaju Taiwo as Patron. According to Salami Rasheed Abayomi, Chairman, Eyan Babtee Movement and Adejuwon Adisa, General Secretary, […]

By Juliet Umeh Gridiron GEMS, the girls’ empowerment initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association, NAFA, has launched a nationwide mentorship and menstrual health programme aimed at empowering 1,500 girls through leadership development, sports and access to menstrual hygiene support. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, combines a Cluster Mentorship Programme with a PadForHer Drive to […]

By Adeola Badru A mixed-use development aimed at redefining urban living, commercial activity and investment opportunities has been launched in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory. The project, Jabi Prime Hub, was officially flagged off in the Jabi District, a high-value residential and commercial area of the capital. Speaking at the launch, the Chairman and Chief Executive […]

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has set a target of ₦20 billion monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as ongoing fiscal reforms continue to boost collections and strengthen taxpayer confidence in the state.

MarkHack 5.0 delivered a defining moment for Africa’s marketing, media, and technology ecosystem, convening an elite cross-section of industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026. Organised by GDM Group in partnership with Eko Innovation Centre and Brand Communicator, this year’s edition, anchored on the theme […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to strengthen cultural ties and promote mutual understanding between China and Nigeria, the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria has hosted an exhibition combining traditional Chinese calligraphy with virtual reality technology in Abuja. The event, themed “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance, the Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Oil and gas executive and entrepreneur Dr. Ejike Chukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Megadrill Nigeria Ltd, has reaffirmed his unwavering affiliation and support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the tremendous developmental strides recorded under His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma in Imo […]

By Peter Duru, MAKURDI Thousands of students, staff and residents have been stranded following the collapse of a major culvert along the access road linking the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JoSTUM), formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, with neighbouring communities in Benue State.  The culvert, located at Ake River between Antsah and Anini villages, […]

By Kingsley Adegboye Over 350 international brands across packaged foods, confectionery, beverages, alcohol, dairy and equipment all under one roof, are currently exploring business opportunities and looking for their next African distribution partners at the ongoing Food and Beverage West Africa Exhibition at Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Specifically, the three-day annual exhibition enables […]

By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […]