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Oyo 2027: CCII demands issue-based campaigns, decries name-calling
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has urged Oyo politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns and stop personal attacks ahead of the 2027 elections.
A consortium led by Ardova Plc has agreed to acquire Powergas, one of Africa’s largest compressed natural gas producers and virtual pipeline distributors.
Nigeria’s food, beverage and tobacco industry led manufacturing investment in 2025, attracting N375.03bn, a 63.5% increase from 2024, says MAN.
2027: Abia stakeholders rally support for Otti
Stakeholders in Abia North under the Alliance for Good Governance have resolved to support Governor Alex Otti’s second-term bid in 2027 and beyond.
Aig-Imoukhuede: Building Africa’s public sector brain trust
An opinion on how Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s philanthropy is building human capital for Africa’s public sector through scholarships and leadership programmes
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has warned building professionals against taking on roles outside their expertise to prevent building collapses in
An editorial on Nigeria’s power crisis, arguing that despite accurate diagnoses by the Power Minister, the sector needs sustained political will to execute
Independence: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to renew faith, hope
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to respond to the country’s challenges with renewed faith and hope for its 66th anniversary.
NBA president begins reconciliation efforts to unite Bar
The new President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to unite the Bar after a divisive presidential election.
Recapitalisation: African Alliance turns to convertible debt, asset sales
African Alliance Insurance Plc is exploring convertible debt and asset sales to meet regulatory recapitalisation requirements after shareholders approved t
SERAP has given the CBN seven days to account for $6.23m allegedly spent on election funding and other public funds cited in an Auditor-General’s report.
Atiku seeks wage increase amid N1400/litre fuel
Former VP Atiku Abubakar has called on President Tinubu to raise the minimum wage, arguing the current N70,000 is eroded by N1400/litre fuel prices.
FG to launch African Global Festival October
The Federal Government is set to launch the African Global Festival (AGLOFEST) in October to boost trade, investment and engagement with the Black Diaspora
King’s College dispute: Unity Colleges resume
Academic activities at Unity Colleges in Nigeria resume following the suspension of a strike over the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos.
Nasarawa gov opens 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to ease traffic
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated the new 5.2km Akwanga-Jos bypass to decongest traffic and boost economic activities in the area.
Troops kill terrorist, rescue six in Sokoto, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist in Sokoto and rescued six family members from kidnappers in Zamfara State.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards and terminated the appointments of political aides ahead of his sec
Yobe LG poll: APC sweeps chairmanship seats
The All Progressives Congress has won all 17 chairmanship seats in the Yobe State local government elections held on Saturday, the state electoral commissi
Lagos students adopt Hamzat, others for 2027 polls
A student-led group, KOH 4 Lagos Students Movement, has adopted the incumbent Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
ADC demands clarity on Tinubu’s vacation extension
The African Democratic Congress has demanded an explanation from the Presidency over President Bola Tinubu’s extended vacation and continued absence from N
2027: IG promises peaceful, orderly elections
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of the 2027 general elections.
2027: Again, NDC, Obi-Kwankwaso camp lock horns
The Nigeria Democratic Congress and support groups for the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 ticket are in a fresh row over the party’s move to register all groups.
The Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn for climate, social protection and child development.
FG unveils five-year blacklist for defaulting contractors
The Federal Government has approved a new five-year blacklist for defaulting contractors, consultants, and service providers who violate public procurement
Optimus Bank launches blood drive to support healthcare
Optimus Bank has launched a blood drive in Lagos to support critical healthcare needs and address Nigeria’s significant blood supply gap.
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports, says Minister Adegboyega Oyetola.
Kenyan President William Ruto says his government is fast-tracking processes for a new Dangote refinery in Lamu, which will be bigger than the Nigerian pla
Man allegedly mistaken for cultist killed in Ogun
A man identified as Seyi has been killed by suspected cultists who allegedly mistook him for a rival group member at Ijako Market in Ogun State.
Five banks’ assets hit N20.47tn on earnings surge
Five Nigerian banks, including Wema and FCMB, grew their total assets to N20.47tn and recorded N338.4bn in profit after tax in the first half of 2026.
Shettima pitches Nigeria as global outsourcing hub
VP Kashim Shettima has pitched Nigeria as the next major destination for global outsourcing, launching the ‘Hire From Nigeria’ campaign in New York.