Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico that will go down as one of the Three Lions’ best ever World Cup triumphs.

By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).  The […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development  (EBRD) has set a target of investing at least $1.5 billion in Nigeria over the next three years as it expands its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The projection was disclosed by the EBRD’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms Heike Harmgart, and the bank’s Country Director and Head of […]

It’s six months to the 2027 elections, and we want to know what will stop you from voting next year??

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria is positioning its vast critical mineral deposits as the foundation for a new wave of industrial growth, following the unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country’s mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition. The roadmap, presented by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in […]

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturers are increasingly embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support […]

Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has recounted how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the age of 13, after finishing secondary school early. Okundaye spoke on Saturday during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries headquarters in Magboro, […]

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye on his appointment, describing him as a seasoned diplomat whose wealth of experience in international relations will strengthen Nigeria’s engagement with the global community and create new opportunities for national development.

By Dele Sobowale Trust Nigerian leaders and My Fellow Citizens (“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My fellow citizens”, Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850) to leave undone what should have been done decades ago; and then to rush out to do it without considering one of the most important […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has adopted five strategic resolutions aimed at repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the State Secretary of the party, Hon. Ekup Arong, following the State Working Committee […]