By Rosemary Iwunze Shareholders of AIICO Insurance Plc has given the company approval to pay dividend of 12 kobo per share, amounting to N4.4 billion. At the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, the company also appointed  three professionals to the Board as Non-Executive Directors: which are Tunde Mabawonku, as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over two […]

•12% of 92m workers in the scheme By Roseamry Iwunze More young workers under the age of 30 years signed into the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the fourth quarter of 2025, Q4’25, as 44,837 contributors representing 39.03 per cent joined the scheme. This is as total Retirement Savings Accounts, RSAs, rose to 11,042,903 in Q4’25 […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, 11th June, 2026, marking football’s grandest stage. This historic tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features 48 teams spread across 12 groups labeled A through L, with 16 host cities staging 104 matches. The opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico […]

…says it’s major boost to security, community dev By Adeola Badru Residents of Jericho Hill GRA and neighbouring communities in Ibadan have praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the reconstruction of the FRIN–Aleshinloye Road, describing the project as a transformative intervention that has improved security, accessibility, enhanced the environment and strengthened connectivity across several […]

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will this morning receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, following recent xenophobic attacks in the country.

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin CITY THE Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Joseph Ikpea on Thursday commended Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to shut down some secondary schools in the state following a security concern raised by the Department of State Security (DSS) on the plan by some bandits to attack some schools in the […]

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,410 per dollar on Tuesday.

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Jide Ipinsagba, has called for intensified security surveillance across the district and Ondo State, urging stakeholders to take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property. Ipinsagba made the call amid growing concerns over security challenges nationwide, stressing that lasting peace and safety require the […]

By Theodore Opara Toyota Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic development, with the company pledging to sustain investments in customer-focused mobility solutions, innovation and service delivery despite prevailing economic challenges. Managing Director of Toyota Nigeria Limited, Mr Kunle Ade-Ojo, made the commitment at the company’s 2026 Awards and Customer Night in […]

By Efe Onodjae TO promote enterprise development, accelerate innovation-driven growth, create jobs, boost foreign direct investment (FDI), the Federal Government and Bullion Strategic Synergy Limited are set to launch The New Nigeria Festival (TNNF) in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. With the theme “Great Ideas, Bold Execution,” the festival, TNNF will make its debut at the […]

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has held a marathon meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and senior party officials in a move aimed at strengthening unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Day of Play, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday raised alarm over worsening insecurity, overcrowded classrooms, and growing fear in schools across Nigeria, warning that millions of children are being denied their right to play, learn, and develop properly. Speaking during the 2026 International Day of […]

On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products.

President Bola Tinubu marked his third year in office recently, on May 29. The presidency rolled out the drums, placing a front-page advert in all the national newspapers to celebrate the president’s “achievements”. The advert was audaciously titled “Promises Delivered” and listed eight “promises” that President Tinubu supposedly “delivered”. Perversely, by proclaiming “promises delivered”, the Tinubu […]

By Martha Godwin Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have been mandated to implement fresh technical, commercial and reporting obligations following the introduction of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) Net Billing Regulations 2026. The regulation is designed to deepen renewable energy integration and allow electricity consumers with solar power systems and other renewable energy installations […]