Recapitalisation: Companies with outstanding claims will not be relicensed — NAICOM
By Rosemary Iwunze As the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims. In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing […]
Alleged anti-media practices: FG orders FCCPC to probe X, Meta, AI companies
According to a statement issued by the FCCPC on Monday, the directive was conveyed in a letter signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, requesting the commission to investigate the allegations contained in the petition.
Black Sand rush in Bayelsa sparks fears of another resource conflict
By Samuel Oyadongha A new resource frontier is emerging along the Atlantic coastline of Bayelsa State but with it come troubling echoes of the region’s oil-fuelled conflicts. The prize is “Black Sand,” a heavy mineral deposit rich in titanium and zirconium that experts say could transform the state’s economy. But with military gunboats now reportedly escorting […]
18 months after Vanguard’s exposé, court orders cleric to pay N200m, rebuild destroyed shrine
On January 21, 2025, Niger-Delta Voice (NDV), a publication of Vanguard Newspapers, published an exclusive report titled: Tension as Christians, Traditional Groups Lock Horns in Delta.
When propaganda replaces performance in Kogi State
Across Kogi East, many of the roads celebrated in the article remain in deplorable condition, with little or no evidence of meaningful work.
Abandoned by C’River govt, Ikom lawyers raise N18m to rebuild dilapidated High Court
By Ike Uchechukwu IKOM—For years, the men and women who walked into Cross River State’s courtrooms to seek justice did so under leaking roofs, past cracked walls, and beneath ceilings that had long given up the fight against time and neglect. In Ikom, Central Cross River, justice had a smell of dust and abandonment, and a […]
Nigerian Army Day celebration: Reflections, achievements and the burden of national security, by Ejiro Ofoye
Every year, Nigerians join officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), an annual event designed to celebrate the Nigerian Army, showcase its achievements, assess its performance and reflect on its role in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The celebration also provides an opportunity to recognise the sacrifices, […]
SHINNE’s 2026 APEX Collection makes its case for the World stage
By Chris Onuoha SHINNE’s 2026 APEX Collection has been in circulation, and it deserves a thorough critical look. Sarah Adesemoye’s most recent body of work represents a meaningful shift in what the premium womenswear brand is capable of delivering, and the full picture warrants careful attention. Where the 2024 & 2025 collections demonstrated range, the […]
FCMB Group shareholders approve ₦23.08bn dividend
Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc on June 30, 2026, approved a total dividend payout of ₦23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election of Mr. Ladi Jadesimi and the ratification of […]
Stakeholders raise alarm over heat-related kidney risks among construction workers
Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, […]
Elumelu retires as UBA Chairman, Nnorom named successor
By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu and the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. In a statement announcing the board leadership change filed with the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, the bank stated: “Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA, will […]
