By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The proposed Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering (IPO) will allow investors to acquire shares in one of Africa’s biggest industrial projects, with the offer price set at N525 per share and the minimum subscription at 10 shares, costing N5,250. The offer is expected to open on September […]
LAGOS — Nigeria’s national voter register is approaching the 100 million mark ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recording 10,772,421 new registrants during the latest Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos, saying the commission was also set to […]
Ruto gave foreign-owned small businesses until Monday to shut down, saying the Kenya “has not built investor confidence for hawkers”
….4 things to know about passport renewal By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has explained that Nigerians in the diaspora do not need a valid passport to travel home, as expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder is back in the country. The clarification is […]
ABUJA — About N355.87 billion disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, could face recovery challenges when repayments begin unless the Federal Government urgently strengthens the scheme’s repayment architecture, a higher education policy think tank has warned. The iRead To Live Initiative, in a policy brief released on Monday, urged the government to integrate […]
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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari-Buratai road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists reportedly ambushed the troops at about 10:45 a.m. […]
TODAY, September 8, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorating the birth of the Mother of God and our spiritual mother. Catholics all over the world honour the Blessed Virgin Mary on this beautiful feast, recognising her as a shining example of Christian virtue. Mary’s life […]
ABUJA — Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has blamed the failings of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on people around him whom he described as sycophants who betrayed the confidence reposed in them. Daura, who is the vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, stated this […]
By Kafayat Kokumo LAGOS—MINISTER of State for Industries, Senator John Enoh, has identified electricity and power constraints as the biggest obstacle to translating Nigeria’s economic growth into real prosperity, saying industries are spending more to generate power for their operations. Enoh, speaking at Arise TV yesterday , said the country’s 4.43 per cent real Gross […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
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‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]
…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]
ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]
