IS claims killing of Taliban official in Afghanistan
The head of the information and culture department in Badakhshan, Zabihullah Amiri, was shot dead Tuesday while en route to the provincial capital Faizabad.
Nigeria’s World Cup absence exposes leadership weakness — Pinnick
Cowry Asset Management’s Quarterly Economic Discourse (QED) for the second quarter of 2026 kicked off on a positive note, bringing to the fore salient economic discussions that reflected today’s realities.
Nigeria must add value to critical minerals before export, says Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly advised Nigeria and other African countries to process critical minerals before their export.
2027: Hayab warns Kaduna politicians against divisive campaigns
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has urged politicians in Kaduna State to shun divisive politics ahead of the 2027 general elections and focus on issues that promote unity, peaceful coexistence and development. Hayab gave the charge on Thursday in Kaduna during the inauguration of […]
Pension fund down by 1.9% to N30.7bn
The total pension fund assets declined by 1.9 per cent or N623.6 billion Month-on-Month, MoM, to N30.7 trillion in June from N31.3 trillion recorded in May 2026.
Akure South LG flags off ‘free Asiwaju fuel’ for 3,700 okada, tricycle operators
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Chairman of Akure South Local Government and Ondo State ALGON Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, on Wednesday flagged off the free “Asiwaju Fuel Initiative” to cushion the effect of rising fuel costs on commercial transport operators. Fasua said that the initiative provides free fuel to 2,500 motorcycle operators and 1,200 tricycle […]
