UK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes – Family
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both aged in their early 50s, were seized in January 2025 as they passed through central Iran while on a round-the-world motorbike trip.
Taraba Govt dismisses ₦N1.2trn debt claims
Adi said that the latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), Taraba’s domestic debt stood at N85.51 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
CBT, best way to curb exam malpractice – WAEC
Manga said allegations of the existence of “miracle” examination centres in Benue had become worrisome, though there had been no official confirmation of such centres in the state.
NSCDC deploys 10,210 personnel, tactical units for Osun election
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to reinforce security operations across Osun State ahead of the governorship election. The National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi, in a statement […]
2027: Mosque demolition, profiling allegations against Obi mere propaganda — Northern Community in Anambra
Recalls free education, agricultural loans, Hajj sponsorship during his tenure By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — Leaders of the Northern Community in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, discriminated against northerners during his tenure. In separate interviews […]
Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria emerged as one of Africa’s strongest foreign investment performers in 2025, recording a 148 per cent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows despite a sharp decline across the continent, according to the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2026. The report showed that global FDI rebounded by six per […]
Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN
·Other lendings rise, lenders report low default rates By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit for house purchase by households increased to 9.6 index points in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating that Nigerians are intensively borrowing to purchase personal houses. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this yesterday in its Credit Condition Survey Report for Q2’26 […]
SEC launches campaign to recover unclaimed dividends, inherited assets
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce dormant assets in Nigeria’s capital market. The initiative which was unveiled in Abuja through the Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness and Investor Clinic, […]
Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn
… restores retained earnings to positive By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026, recording a group revenue of N804 billion, representing a 9% increase over the N738 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025. The company has also restored its […]
Truck owners seek refunds over cancelled E-Call-Up bookings
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has demanded an urgent review of the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) system following recurring cancellations of paid truck bookings, describing the practice as unfair and contrary to consumer protection laws. AMATO said truckers incur avoidable losses whenever bookings expire due to operational delays beyond their control, forcing […]
Economic activities expand second straight month despite industry contraction — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Economic activity in Nigeria expanded for the second consecutive month in July 2026 as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.1 points, although the industrial sector remained in contraction. The CBN disclosed this in its latest PMI report, stating that the composite PMI edged up from the […]
