By Emmanuel Okogba House of Representatives member, Esosa Iyawe, Oredo Federal Constituency, has played up the positive impact the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management Centre of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) will have on the Nigerian aviation sector. Speaking when he represented the Chairman, House Committee on Aviation […]

African businesses must urgently rethink their growth strategies as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how consumers discover and trust brands, Daniel Hargley, Lead Strategist and Senior Partner at Ardwatter Business Solutions, has said.

By Peter Egwuatu Lafarge Africa Plc has announced a revenue milestone of N1.1 trillion in 2025, representing a 53% surge from N696.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. Profit After Tax (PAT) rose from N100.1 billion in 2024 to N273 billion representing a 173% increase. The company said this performance is underpinned by volume-led […]

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, political rhetoric is rising but policy depth appears
scarce. In this wide-ranging interview, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, dissects the nation’s fiscal crisis, oil sovereignty, electoral reform, insecurity and the shallow nature of partisan politics.

NITED States and Isra-el have completely wiped out Iran’s top military brass in a war that entered its third day today, as the Iranians took their pound of flesh killing at least 9 Israelis and three American military officers and seriously wounding 11 others.

XLCreativeHub has called on screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The announcement was made on the organisation’s website on Sunday.

Umanu Elijah Ojochenemi has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Youth Service Award by Rotary International, Auchi hilltop Branch, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to youth development, political leadership, and community empowerment

The Advocacy for Civil Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has expressed optimism over the appointment of Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing his emergence as a timely development that will usher in a new era of long-awaited reforms in the Nigeria Police Force.

Iran’s counterattacks have hit U.S. military bases in the Gulf region and other targets.

…As low domestic demand reduces oil import By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a  $1.28 billion trade surplus in November 2025, representing a 4.1 percent month-on-month increase compared to a N1.23 billion surplus recorded in the previous month, October.  This development was triggered by an 8.07 percent decline in import bill during the review period. Breakdown […]

The Israeli military on Monday advised residents of numerous villages across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley to evacuate their homes immediately ahead of strikes on Hezbollah militia targets there. In a statement, the military told residents to move at least 1,000 meters away to open areas for their safety, adding it does not intend […]

Vargas, 56, held several positions in the leftist leader’s administration and until February 20 he headed the Peace Movement Foundation, which is tied to the president’s office.

…Incur N1.4trn loss last week   By Peter Egwuatu   The stock market has recorded significant milestones, with investors gaining N17.6 trillion in February 2026, the highest monthly gain ever in the history of the Nigerian capital market.   However, the investors lost over N1.4 trillion Week-on-Week, WoW, following  sustained profit-taking as  cautious sentiment persists. A review of the […]

When believers gather to break their fast together, social barriers dissolve, and hearts are united.

Born on March 22, 1946, in the vibrant city of Warri, Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru emerged from a noble family background yet embodied the rugged spirit synonymous with her hometown.