By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a nationwide enlightenment campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other monies arising from capital market transactions. The campaign, which began with a town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, is aimed at sensitising investors on the existence of unclaimed monies, the role of the […]
By Etop Ekanem Nigeria’s foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a 60 million euro credit facility from the European Investment Bank to fund Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value addition drive, with a focus on processing, ingredients and chocolate manufacturing. Managing Director/CEO of BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during the Africa Cocoa […]
Speaks on 70th anniversary By Osa Amadi The Chairman of U.O.O Nigeria Plc, Nze Edozie Uche Okafor, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on the rapid transformation he has brought to the state within a short time. Speaking recently at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos, Edozie […]
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, July 17, 2026, as the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) continued to reflect modest day-to-day movements, while the parallel market maintained a premium over the official window.
•Reforms restore investor confidence •Bigger banks will drive growth – Cardoso By Babajide Komolafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, said Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to about $52 billion, while net external reserves have exceeded $40 billion. He attributed the improvements to reforms that have restored investor confidence and […]
For millions of Nigerians living with disabilities, the greatest obstacle is not blindness, paralysis, deafness or intellectual disability.
Fuel importers are set to increase the depot price of petrol from N1,230 per litre to N1,350. As of Thursday Importers have reportedly notified marketers of the new depot price of N1,350 per litre, industry sources say. The new depot price is expected to take effect from July 17, according to a report publish by TheCable […]
Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday, instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja…
For 56 agonising days, the people of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State measured time differently. The passing of each day was not marked by work, school or the ordinary rhythm of rural life, but by unanswered prayers and anxious anticipation. Parents woke every morning hoping for news of children who had disappeared into captivity.
The United States House of Representatives has approved a 50 percent cut in assistance to Nigeria over what it described as the federal government’s failure to protect Christian communities from religiously-motivated violence.
Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubarka, James Ogunnnaike & Deola Badru Stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, with some arguing that competence should take precedence over religion, while others called for greater inclusiveness and a […]
“These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led to the unconditional release the pupils and teachers”
The management of the agency never appeared before the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters
As a result of this, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service generated an IGR of over N300 billion from 2019 to 31st December 2025
By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
…Banks, Telcos, immigration, still do silo data registrations …Confirmation protocol with NIN not same as unified database By Juliet Umeh The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of fragmented identity databases. However, the reality on ground appears to contradict that claim […]
By Prince Osuagwu Telecoms and digital solutions provider, Globacom, at the weekend revealed that its flourishing business empires are anchored on genuine appreciation of dedicated customers. This was also as it splashed cash and gift items worth millions of Naira on about 115 strategic partners it considered the pillars of its growth. The celebration which […]
By Juliet Umeh LEAD promoter of Legacy of Traditions and BINI RIVA Life, Nere Emiko, has called for accelerated digital connectivity in Nigeria’s riverine communities, describing telecommunications infrastructure as essential for improving education, healthcare, security, financial inclusion and economic development. Emiko made the appeal while highlighting the Federal Government’s Riverine Connect Initiative, a sub-project of […]
“I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027”
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]
