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Owan-Enoh further said that the state as Nigeria’s leading cocoa-producing state would benefit from the new Nigerian Industrial Policy, particularly its emphasis on value addition.
A peaceful neighbourhood in Florida has been thrown into panic after a private plane suddenly crashed, leaving a trail of destruction.
Serving as Nigeria’s flagbearer, Nwankwo proudly led her compatriots as they marched into the packed Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio
"If there was any doubt about the strength of Mr Falana’s hypothesis, the Osun LG documentary produced by the DevReporting team put paid to it."
The incident occurred on Sunday at about noon, when the 40-year-old man, allegedly attempted to throw a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the custodial centre.
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’Iyan Jarman Sokoto and 10 other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to humanity and community development. The ceremony, held on Sunday ...
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran “the hammer” at some unspecified time. “And the only reason why I’m not finished with Iran is I want to be nice. I want to ...
….Betta Edu: We won’t repeat 2023 mistakes By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The wife of Cross River State Governor, Mrs Eyoawan Bassey Otu, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to put aside their grievances, reconcile and unite ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying party cohesion is crucial to securing ...
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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, are among prominent African leaders expected to attend a conference in Abuja on November 3 to discuss strategies for building a prosperous, resilient and ...
A 17-year-old girl celebrated as she gained admission to UNILORIN to study computer science. She shared her post-UTME score online, sparking reactions.
DStv will introduce four new subscription packages from November 5, 2026, with prices starting at N6,000 and changes to channels and sports offerings.
The senatorial contests come amid significant political realignments in Taraba State following the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas and two of the three serving senators from the PDP to the APC.
Kuwait reinstated exit permits for migrant workers requiring employer approval for travel a move critics said strengthened Kafala control restricted freedom.
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Chief Abayomi Arabambi, has dragged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to court over its alleged refusal to release the certified true copy of the asset declaration form submitted by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party ...
It was a holy day for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu who have traveled to Makkah in Saudi Arabia as his moment of kissing the Black Stone at the Holy Kaaba.
Petrol and diesel depot prices fell in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar. Lagos saw the steepest cuts, which could ease costs for motorists and businesses.
Tinubu recalled asking Allah to bless his Umrah before the election, saying he had promised to return in thanksgiving.
Afrobeats star Davido's sister Sharon Adeleke calls out a hairstylist over lateness and expensive charges, sharing her frustration in a viral video
Former Labour Party (LP) chairman Julius Abure reveals why he may support Bola Tinubu or Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election but rules out Peter Obi.
Restoring the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle reflects the tournament’s importance as a revenue engine for African
A Learjet plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida miles from US President Donald Trump’s resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said. Several unverified clips posted to social media depicting the deadly crash showed an aircraft nearly vertical slamming at high speed into the ground ...
What to make of the new draft economic framework within this context? First, a question: Can Nigeria establish a credible long-term economic policy framework if its own budgetary practices make nonsense of the discipline, predictability, and accountability that this very framework is expected to put in place?.. Far easier, then ...
Canal+ is betting that making live football cheaper will help reverse DStv’s subscriber losses in Nigeria. Its new N21,000 sports
Aradel Holdings Plc is seeking a review of the earn-out arrangement linked to Renaissance’s acquisition of SPDC after a N529.1 billion charge weighed on its nine-month earnings.
Saudi Arabia published a salary scale for technical assistants, professionals and craftsmen, detailing 12 qualification levels with a 15% allowance.
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid N13.87 billion in pension increment arrears to 18,822 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), covering outstanding entitlements through October 2026.
Aradel Holdings Plc reported a 154.3% increase in consolidated pre-tax profit to N764.71 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N300.68 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, driven by stronger crude oil and gas operations.
Conflict in the Middle East has pushed world oil prices up 13% this month. Nigerians are paying more at the
Nigeria’s 2026 presumptive tax rules let authorities assess lifestyles and assets, exempt businesses under ₦12m turnover and impose 2% tax on property sales.
InfraCredit, Nigeria’s specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has secured accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), opening a direct channel
Sub-Saharan Africa is set to host five megacities by 2050 and Lagos is likely to be overtaken by Angola’s Luanda
President Tinubu says his visit to the Holy Kaaba has given him renewed strength and determination to serve Nigerians.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the suspension of examinations at all Nigerian Law School campuses following alleged harassment, intimidation and exclusion of female Muslim students wearing hijab from examination halls. The Islamic human rights organisation also demanded an investigation into the incidents, which reportedly occurred during the ...
Otti identified three reasons for seeking re-election, including moving governance from rescue to consolidation, institutionalising excellence and accountability in public service, and repositioning the state for emerging economic opportunities.
Evangelist Funmi Aragbaye, veteran Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist, has encouraged new gospel music ministers to be focused on using their music to preach the gospel rather than on entertainment and commercial success. She said this while receiving an honorary doctorate in Mission and Evangelism, alongside a humanitarian ambassador award ...
TECNO, the global innovative technology brand, has officially launched the CAMON SLIM in Nigeria, introducing a smartphone that brings together fashion-inspired design, seamless connectivity, and advanced technology. The CAMON SLIM is built around the concept of “Too Slim to Ignore,” and is designed for a generation that sees smartphones as ...
Why stay in darkness when you can get uninterrupted power supply with Solar? Why spend so much on fuel and diesel? When you can simply power your homes and businesses with the energy from the Sun. Benefits – Solar saves you money and gives you peace of mind that NEPA ...
Veteran juju musician and bandleader, Evangelist Taiwo Omotunde, and 21 members of his band, Eternal Beats, have escaped an armed robbery attack along the Ilesa-Ife road in Osun State, with their vehicle, cash, phones, laptops and other valuables reportedly stolen. The musician, who is the Oyo State Governor of the ...
A few hours after attending a strategic stakeholders’ meeting of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), presided over by the National Leader of the party and Governor of Bauchi State, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Executive Chairman of Zaki LGC, Mallam Mas’ud Umar, died in a fatal crash on his way ...
The FG has launched NERSI, offering vulnerable Nigerians N50,000 monthly in cash assistance to cushion rising living costs and support struggling households.
CONCERNS are mounting over the prolonged regulatory administration of Keystone Bank, Polaris Bank and Union Bank. The three lenders remain short of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement seven months after the March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline. The banks, under CBN-appointed management since January 10, 2024, have ...
The executive chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mallam Masud Aliyu Umar, has died in a fatal road accident while returning from a political meeting in Bauchi, barely three months after his election. The accident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening at Konkiyal village in Darazo Local Government ...
CRYPTO users have responded with a mixture of relief and scepticism after Binance promised to refund every customer who lost funds in a $6.3 billion security breach, one of the largest thefts ever recorded in the digital assets industry. Hackers stole an estimated $6.3 billion (about N$104.77 billion) from Binance ...
I had my first experience as a panellist at the 45th Association of Nigerian Authors’ Conference and Convention, and what an incredible experience it was. The invitation from the amiable President of ANA, Associate Professor Usman Oladipo Akanbi, to serve as a panellist came unexpectedly. My path first crossed with ...
HALF of the Nigerian financial institutions surveyed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have yet to begin implementing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s payment data localisation requirements, exposing gaps in preparations ahead of the January 1, 2027 deadline. Findings presented at a joint regulatory dialogue in Lagos on ...
The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with development partners, will conduct a special polio vaccination exercise in two local government areas, targeting a total of 130,000 children. Director, Disease Control and Immunisation of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), Dr James Jacob Vassumu, disclosed the position at a ...
•As production skyrocketed •Returns to net cash By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Aradel Holdings Plc has reported impressive output growth and financial performance for the period covering first nine months of 2026. The development followed the consolidation of ND Western and Renaissance into the Group, alongside higher production volumes, which ...
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc’s core mobile money business, MTN MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), recorded a 102.2% increase in revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, as customer wallet balances more than quadrupled to N43.8 billion, according to the company’s latest financial results.
Access Bank Plc has appointed Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, bringing technology leadership directly into the bank’s board and executive management structure. The appointment, which took effect on October 28, 2026, follows approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a notification by Access ...
Scientists at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have secured four international research grants worth approximately N1.213 billion to advance climate-resilient agriculture in Nigeria. The grants, valued at $948,678.53, were awarded under the Action Research for Climate Adaptation in Agriculture (ARCAA) programme, a joint initiative ...
…As investors reap N4.5trn WoW By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market strengthened Month-on-Month (MoM), in October 2026, as renewed buying interest in heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark of the Nigerian Exchange, NGX Index above the 250,000-point psychological threshold. The rally added N2.01 trillion to market capitalisation, reflecting strong price ...
Gunmen, on Saturday night, attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away two weapons. The incident occurred at about 8pm at the Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka community, Riyom LGA. Sources revealed that personnel ...
… as production rises 502 percent to 144.7kboepd … operating cash generation strengthens to N2.46 trillion Aradel Holdings Plc reported
…Exposes $171bn exchange to confidence risks Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing renewed questions over investor confidence and
Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and the investing public that its flagship banking subsidiary, Access Bank Plc (“the Bank”), has, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”), appointed Mr. Oluseyi Kumapayi as Deputy Managing Director, African Subsidiaries ...
ABANDONED projects, rising debt-service obligations and weak accountability deepen public scepticism as economists demand project-linked financing, stronger legislative oversight and transparent utilisation of borrowed funds. CHIMA NWOKOJI examines the concerns and proposed solutions. NIGERIA’S growing debt burden, coupled with a troubling history of abandoned and poorly executed public infrastructure projects ...
Access Bank Plc has appointed Oluseyi Kumapayi as Deputy Managing Director, African Subsidiaries, as the lender seeks to improve profitability and returns from its operations across the continent. The appointment, which took effect on October 27, 2026, follows approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a notification ...
Nigeria faces an estimated $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit, requiring about $100 billion in annual investment over the next 17 years to bridge the gap. The Federal Government’s proposed $21.7 billion
Leke Abejide, explained that the N500 million interest-free loan scheme to women Corporative Societies was designed to support them establish businesses that will enable them take care of their family needs.
itel Energy, a clean energy and power solutions brand, has promised to repair or replace faulty solar power equipment within 48 hours for customers across Nigeria as part of its after-sales support. The company reemphasized their commitment during the Nigeria Energy exhibition week in Lagos, where it showcased new products ...
Tinubu had earlier performed Umrah on Friday, October 30, offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity and stability.
The naira’s exchange rate against the US dollar remains a major focus for businesses, importers, investors and Nigerians who depend on foreign currency for international transactions. The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market are two major segments of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, with rates varying according to ...
•Scholars, lawyers, others argue over power of electoral body THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under criticism, following the omission of some political parties’ candidates from its final list for the 2027 general election, with pro-democracy advocates and constitutional lawyers questioning the commission’s powers to exclude candidates. Constitutional ...
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Abdullahi spoke in Garun Gabas Ward, Malam Madori Local Government Area, Jigawa, while inaugurating a grassroots campaign office supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
INNOVATION is a solution to a problem or a simplification of a practice. — ThinkUP Have you ever imagined what life would be like without innovators? What would our daily experiences look like if nobody had ever challenged existing practices, questioned conventional methods or thought of better ways of doing ...
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened its November 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond offer, with the three-year instrument offering an interest rate of 14.25% per annum.
By Charles Kumolu For years, Kaduna State was synonymous with ethno-religious violence, communal distrust, and bloodshed, with successive administrations struggling to end the cycle of killings that fractured communities and undermined the state’s economic and social life. But Governor Uba Sani believes the tide has turned, insisting that the peace ...
Market records 63.42 percent YTD despite foreign capital retreat THE Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) sustained its bullish trajectory in October, with investors recording an additional N2.01 trillion in market value as renewed demand for heavyweight industrial stocks and selected mid-cap equities lifted the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) to another record ...
With 30 State Houses of Assembly endorsing state police, Nigeria moves closer to decentralised policing. But constitutional approval, operational legislation, funding, safeguards and implementation challenges remain critical to success, writes Sunday Aborisade. Nigeria’s decades-long debate over the establishment of state police appears to be approaching a decisive turning point, following ...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to maintain their September 2026 required production levels for December to support stability in the global oil market.The countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — ...
Violence erupted in several German cities on Saturday as Gen Zs took to the streets to protest a myriad of issues, including rising living costs and underfunding of schools.The violent demonstrations in Germany come in the wake of similar youth-led mass protests in France, where more than 320,000 people took ...
Tinubu also sought divine guidance for the country’s leaders and protection for Nigerians at home and abroad.
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has accused his successor, Governor Douye Diri, of surrendering government they built together to a party that never won the state through the ballot. Dickson, who spoke in a statement following his homecoming to Bayelsa, weekend, which witnessed the commissioning of ...
By Elizabet Adegbesan For some years, plantain chip has been one of Nigeria’s ultimate snacks which is affordable, accessible, and portable.But as inflation hovers at historic highs, a sinister economic survival tactic has crept into the informal food sector. Economy&Lifestyle discovered that to cut costs and keep chips crispy for ...
I hope I won’t land in trouble if I interrogate the various reasons people go on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem. Some go to pray; some to play; some to meet and do politics; some to commit crime; some with their mistresses; some for medical treatment; some to japa ...
With the report turned in last week by the independent probe of the recent artisanal miners’ death in security custody, those dead miners and survivors are close to getting justice.
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—THREE persons have been confirmed dead and five rescued alive after a two-storey commercial building under construction collapsed at Owode-Ede, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident occurred at Zone 8, Oke Alaafia Community, at about 11pm on Friday, prompting a rescue operation ...