Hashim raises concern over insecurity, calls for urgent action
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presidential aspirant, Gbenga Hashim, has expressed concern over the spate of violence in parts of the country, urging authorities to take stronger and more coordinated steps to address insecurity. In a statement reacting to recent incidents in Borno State, Plateau State, Kaduna State, and Kwara State, […]
Adelabu’s power lines as laundry lines, by Azu Ishiekwene
In many parts of the country, the rains poured down earlier in the week, bringing much physical and psychological relief from the searing heat. The absence of electricity from public supply channels made it worse. Average daytime temperatures throughout March ranged from 33 degrees to 38 degrees centigrade in Lagos and Abuja, respectively. Nigeria’s public electricity […]
Borno 2027: Group endorses Senator Kaka Shehu, cites stakeholder support
It said these efforts have earned him widespread acceptance and endorsements from key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state.
Banks recapitalisation: Resilience, quality of capital, key, not size — Adeseyoju, DataPro
By Tunde Oso SEC-registered credit rating agency, DataPro Limited has said post-capitalisation ratings of deposit money banks DMBs depend on the resilience and quality of capital, not merely its size.DataPro in its April 2026 Rating Brief titled Nigerian Banks: Ratings Post Consolidation signed by the Founder, Abimbola Adeseyoju and sent to Vanguard, said “Banks must […]
FTAN, Katsina partner to boost cultural tourism through PPP
By Jimoh Babatunde, KATSINA A new phase in tourism development may be underway in Katsina State as the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria has pledged a strategic partnership with the state government to unlock and promote its cultural tourism potential. The commitment followed a recent tour of the state by FTAN officials led by […]
Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge Professors hail Tinubu over Ibrahim’s UN appointment
Professors from University of Oxford, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations. The academics, in separate reactions, described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Ibrahim’s academic excellence, global exposure, and leadership credentials. Churchill College, […]
Foremost Nigeria automotive magazine marks 30th anniversary
By Theodore Opara Foremost Nigeria auto magazine, Motoring World, will mark its 30th Anniversary on June 4, 2026, with a grand celebration at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The milestone event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats, and innovators to honor three decades of impactful journalism, advocacy, and sectoral development. Founded on June 12, 1996, […]
Tinubu urged to subsidize crude supply to local refineries amid global tensions
A security consultant and public affairs analyst, Dr. Johnson Ikporho Agagbo, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the Federal Government to immediately subsidize crude oil supply to local refineries to shield Nigerians from the severe impact of rising global oil prices caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Sterling Bank returns over ₦2bn to customers through zero transfer fees policy
One year after breaking from traditional banking practices, Sterling Bank says it has returned more than ₦2 billion to customers through its Zero Transfer Fees policy, a move that is reshaping the cost of everyday banking in Nigeria. Launched on April 1, 2025, the policy removed transfer charges on the bank’s digital platform, OneBank, making […]
Dickson receives ADC, SDP, LP defectors into NDC, warns against one-party state
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has formally received defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Labour Party (LP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing journalists after the event on Friday, the former […]
Ghana ends WASSCE hiatus as Professor Davis wins vice chairmanship
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The West African Examinations Council has concluded its 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra, Ghana, where Professor Ernest Kofi Davis was elected as the Vice Chairman for a one-year tenure. The meeting, which took place from March 24 to March 28, 2026, marked a significant policy shift as the […]
