FirstHoldCo grows profit by 83.5% to N653.5bn in H1’26

FirstHoldCo grows profit by 83.5% to N653.5bn in H1’26

By Peter Egwuatu FirstHoldCo Plc has recorded an outstanding financial performance for the half year ended June 30th, 2026, H1’26, as its profit before tax, PBT rose by 83.5% to N653.5 billion from N356.15 billion in the same period 2024. The company recorded gross earnings of N1.93 trillion, representing a 16.7% year-on-year increase from N1.65 […]
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Otobo achieves ACA Certification, becomes Certified Archivist

Otobo achieves ACA Certification, becomes Certified Archivist

By Adesina Wahab Nigerian scholar, Prof Elvis Efe Otobo, has successfully passed the 2026 Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Examination, earning the internationally recognised credential. The ACA certification is widely regarded as the premier professional qualification for archivists, records managers, and information governance practitioners, and is administered by the Academy of Certified Archivists in the […]

Nursing: NMCN urges ethical practice, service in underserved communities

Nursing: NMCN urges ethical practice, service in underserved communities

…inducts 325 foreign-trained nurses into Nigerian healthcare system By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN, has inducted 325 foreign-trained nurses into the nation’s healthcare workforce, charging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct and compassion while helping to bridge Nigeria’s critical healthcare manpower gap, particularly in hard-to-reach […]

FG launches consumer credit scheme for laptops, internet devices to boost digital economy

FG launches consumer credit scheme for laptops, internet devices to boost digital economy

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has launched a nationwide consumer credit scheme that will enable Nigerians to acquire laptops, internet-enabled devices and other digital tools through affordable financing as part of efforts to accelerate digital transformation and expand access to technology. The initiative, known as the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge […]

NAOSS urges unity in Ogun APC, reaffirms support for Yayi

NAOSS urges unity in Ogun APC, reaffirms support for Yayi

By Joseph Erunke The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State following the party’s governorship primary, while reaffirming its support for the party’s candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its […]

PANDEF urges FG to probe past NUPRC bid rounds

PANDEF urges FG to probe past NUPRC bid rounds

..Demands 60% Oil Blocks for Niger Delta Firms By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South region, has called on the Federal Government to conduct a comprehensive audit and probe of previous commercial bid processes conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) that […]