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Multiple Awards Highlight Education Ministry’s Commitment to Excellence
The Federal Ministry of Education has received multiple recognitions for its outstanding commitment to service delivery, accountability, and institutional performance at the SERVICOM...
FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration....
President Tinubu commiserates with the Borno people over recent terror strikes
The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand...
Several Passengers Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Incident
Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor were injured on Monday morning when a train experienced an incident midway through its journey. Some passengers...
Lane Closure Triggers Severe Traffic on Abuja–Lokoja Highway
Traffic congestion has worsened along the Gwagwalada section of the Abuja–Lokoja highway following the closure of one lane on the bridge, leaving many...
Over 122,000 million Insurgents Surrender — Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters Nigeria says more than 122,000 insurgents have surrendered to troops under Owperation Hadin Kai since the establishment of the Operation...
Leadway Group Launches Financial Literacy Initiative for National Youth Service Corps Members
Leadway Group, Nigeria’s non-banking financial services group, has unveiled Lead Forward, a strategic initiative for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...
NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Man with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—A 74-year-old grandpa, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the...
Guinea Insurance Opens Rights Issue to Boost Capital and Growth
Rex Insurance Partners NiMet to Launch Weather-Based Insurance for Farmers
Tinubu Begins Historic State Visit to the United Kingdom Tomorrow
IWD 2026: Consolidated Hallmark Inspires Schoolgirls Through Mentorship, Education Support
NEM Insurance promotes awareness through fitness walk
NNPC Secures Presidential Approval for $20 Billion Final Investment Decision on Bonga Deepwater Project
BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR —Nigeria’s national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has secured presidential approval to move ahead with the...
Lagos Moves to Strengthen Power Sector as Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates LASERC Board
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, rolled took another bold step to operationalise the Lagos State Electricity Law and strengthen institutional framework required for...
Witness Tells Court NCDMB Complained About Failure to Hold Board Meetings
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The trial of Akindele Akintoye resumed on Monday, before Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the fourth...
FG Resolves long-running oil Dispute, says move will boost Nigeria’s economy
The Federal Government has announced the resolution of the longstanding dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, describing the breakthrough as a major...
Nigeria, ENI Reach Landmark Deal to Resolve 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and...
Stable Rules, Incentives Key to Harnessing Nigeria’s Gas for Industry – Shell MD
Nigeria can harness her gas resources for industrialisation if it achieves stable regulatory enforcement, fair pricing and infrastructure ownership models in the sector,...
SEC Clears ₦50.6bn Rights Issue Allotment for VFD Group Plc
VFD Group PLC a principal investment firm is pleased to announce that the SEC has issued a letter of no objection for the...
AIICO Insurance Grows PAT by 54.0% to ₦18.3 billion In 2025
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AIICO Insurance Plc reported a strong operating performance for the interim period ended 31 December 2025, delivering solid top-line growth and...
Expert Projects 45.9% Return for Nigerian Equities in 2026
The Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited and former president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected...
Veritas Kapital Projects ₦614.1m Profit in Q1 2026, Eyes Insurance Revenue of ₦6.01bn
BY KECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has released its earnings forecast for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, projecting solid profitability driven...
Standard Bank Closes USD 250 Million Strategic Financing for Aradel Energy
Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial...
NEM Insurance Forecasts ₦13.16 Billion PBT for Q1 2026
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NEM Insurance Plc has projected a profit before tax of ₦13.16 billion for the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued strong...
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases Slightly to 15.06% in February – NBS
BY NKECHI NAECHE—The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s headline inflation eased slightly from 15.10% in January 2026 to 15.06%...
CBN Boosts Reserves with $3.5bn LBMA-Standard Gold Acquisition
BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has strengthened its foreign reserves with the acquisition of $3.5 billion worth of gold...
Nigeria’s Net Foreign Reserves Surge to $34.8billion – CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign reserves surged to $34.8 billion at the end of 2025, marking a substantial improvement in the country’s external buffers, the...
FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration....
President Tinubu commiserates with the Borno people over recent terror strikes
The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand...
Several Passengers Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Incident
Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor were injured on Monday morning when a train experienced an incident midway through its journey. Some passengers...
Lane Closure Triggers Severe Traffic on Abuja–Lokoja Highway
Traffic congestion has worsened along the Gwagwalada section of the Abuja–Lokoja highway following the closure of one lane on the bridge, leaving many...
Over 122,000 million Insurgents Surrender — Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters Nigeria says more than 122,000 insurgents have surrendered to troops under Owperation Hadin Kai since the establishment of the Operation...
Leadway Group Launches Financial Literacy Initiative for National Youth Service Corps Members
Leadway Group, Nigeria’s non-banking financial services group, has unveiled Lead Forward, a strategic initiative for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...
NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Man with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—A 74-year-old grandpa, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the...
Nigeria Commends UNDP Support, Seeks Stronger Partnership on Reforms
The Federal Government on Thursday commended the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its years of support through developmental programmes, affirming that government...
