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Rotary clubs execute WASH project at Ogun school
Six Rotary Clubs have jointly executed a transformative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project at Community Primary School, Iroko Aparadija, Abule Iroko, Ogun State, as part of Rotary International’s commitment to improving lives through its Areas of Focus and Avenues of Service. The initiative, carried out in recognition of Rotary’s global celebration of Water and […]
Delta North rising from neglect to glory under Ned Nwoko — Anioma youths
Youths of Delta North Senatorial District, under the aegis of Anioma Youths for Positive Change, have said the long-neglected region is beginning to assert itself in Nigeria’s political and development space.
IWD: MTN promotes female leadership
Institutions worldwide have been urged to deepen their commitment to advancing women and to inspire young girls to pursue leadership roles.
Israel strikes Iran’s capital as Trump set to address US on war
The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out a “wide-scale wave of strikes” on Tehran and later said it was intercepting a new missile attack from Iran, the first in around 20 hours.
MACBAN condemns Plateau killings, warns against inflammatory rhetoric
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent killing of over 30 innocent citizens in Jos, Plateau State.
CBN orders banks, fintechs to submit Cybersecurity report in 3 weeks
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to submit detailed reports on their cybersecurity frameworks within three weeks, in a move to strengthen oversight and safeguard the financial system against rising digital threats. In a circular to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Payment Service Banks, Microfinance Banks, fintechs and […]
FGN Bonds record 4% oversubscription in March auction
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in March 2026 saw strong investor demand, recording a 4.28% oversubscription, the Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed yesterday. Investors bid N931.5 billion for bonds worth N750 billion, though total allotments fell 7.4% to N485.49 billion, down from N524.28 billion in February. Three instruments were offered […]
Transcorp Hotels appoints Muyiwa Akinyemi to board of directors
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality arm of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), has announced the appointment of Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.
We must urgently tackle Africa’s $88bn illicit financial flows — Edun
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria and other African countries must urgently address the $88 billion in annual Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has said. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Sub-Committee on Tax and IFFs of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee […]
DR Congo edge Jamaica to qualify for first World Cup since 1974
The Democratic Republic of Congo, in the early hours of Wednesday, defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year wait.
Nigeria’s oil exploration drops 45% on limited activities
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil exploration declined by 45 per cent month-on-month (MoM) in February 2026, driven by reduced upstream activities. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that the nation’s rig count a key indicator of upstream oil and gas activity fell to 22 in February 2026, down from 40 recorded […]
