•Says CBP determines stay duration By Nkiruka Nnorom United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers that the expiration date on a US visa does not determine how long they can legally remain in the country, as authorities intensify scrutiny over visa overstays. In a reminder posted on its official X handle yesterday, the […]

By Chioma Obinna Cholera spreads through contaminated water and food and can cause sudden watery diarrhoea, vomiting and severe dehydration. Drink only safe or treated water, wash hands regularly with soap, and eat food that is properly cooked and covered. Avoid open defecation and keep your surroundings clean. If anyone develops frequent watery stools, extreme […]

By Peter Egwuatu Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has declared its first-ever interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share following its first Half 2026, H1’26, financial results showing profit before tax in 115 per cent rise year-on-year. The interim dividend, approved by the Board of Directors for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reflects […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has recovered two vehicles stolen in separate armed robbery incidents in Abuja and trafficked to Burkina Faso, following a joint operation involving INTERPOL and international law enforcement partners. The recovered vehicles—a 2018 Lexus SUV and a 2025 Toyota Hilux—were traced and returned to Nigeria through […]

By Etop Ekanem The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed that mobilising domestic capital has become imperative to financing Nigeria’s development priorities, as policymakers, development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral partners converged to chart a path towards sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the 6th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Association of Nigerian Development Finance […]

By SebastineObasi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mrs Jennifer Adighije, has said the appointment of two new Executive Directors will further strengthen the company’s leadership and accelerate the implementation of its strategic objectives. The appointments, according to her, form part of NDPHC’s commitment to reinforcing corporate […]

By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) on Monday expressed confidence that Nigeria would successfully scale through the 2026 validation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI, saying reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have positioned the country for a favourableoutcome. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Chairman of the National Stakeholders […]