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By Gideon Alabi MAY 29, 2023, is an unforgettable day for Nigerians as they witnessed the beginning of a new era of leadership with the hope that things would get better. It was during his first official speech as President that the Commander of the seen and unseen forces of ...
Residents of Idimu, Lagos, lament a delayed road project, alleging that construction workers are extorting motorists for access and delivering substandard
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has launched a free surgical programme for indigent children in collaboration with a general hospit
Young agripreneurs, government representatives, private-sector leaders and development partners met in Abuja on October 7 and 8 for the first activity of the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) programme in Nigeria. The two-day convening brought together 150 participants, including 100 young people, to introduce the ...
Court documents reveal the Enugu State Government demolished properties, including a bank, three months before securing a lease for the land.
Turkish Airlines has announced it will increase its weekly flights between Istanbul and Lagos from seven to 10, starting 11 December, to meet rising demand
When is someone going to make a TV show set at OpenAI? It’s got swarms of rogue AI agents causing havoc across the internet, not to mention periodic corporate drama. And today we learned that an OpenAI engineer allegedly planted a “sophisticated recording device” inside a company conference room.The Justice ...
Nigerian photographer and visual artist, Bukunmi Oyewole, has opened his debut solo exhibition, Living on the Edge, at YMa in Pontypridd, Wales. The exhibition opened on October 2, as part of FfotoCymru 2026, Wales’ international photography festival. It brings together photographic work made in Nigeria and The Gambia, looking at ...
Anambra Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, explains why his party, APGA, adopted President Bola Tinubu of the APC as its preferred candidate for the 2027 election.
Nine days after a NAF aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, fears of a public health crisis are rising as the 25 victims’ bodies remain unrecovered.
Eighty-five political appointees of Governor Alex Otti from Ukwa La Ngwa have warned politicians against spreading false reports and divisive narratives.
The Anambra State Government is set to launch a digital platform, “DocTracker”, to monitor state infrastructure from contract award to maintenance.
The minister appreciated President Tinubu for being intentional in the total development of all the states.
eTranzact International Plc has reconstituted its board with five new directors following an ownership transition giving Trademarks Global a 56.18% stake.
Business leaders urge Nigerian companies to prioritise customer needs and effective processes over technology alone to improve service delivery and growth.
Global air passenger traffic fell by 0.8% in August 2026, reversing July’s growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The Debt Management Office plans to raise N5.75tn through Federal Government bond sales in Q4 2026, with auctions scheduled for October, November, and Dece
An opinion on Nigeria’s national development, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects aimed at reaching every community.
An opinion on why Governor Zulum must regulate local government-sponsored mass weddings in Borno to prevent abuse and negative social consequences.
Bribery and corruption are the bane of Nigeria’s development, with both grand corruption by officials and petty corruption in daily life crippling the econ
A Punch editorial criticising the National Assembly for its excessive recesses, absenteeism, and failure to meet its constitutional sitting day requirement
Recent mass kidnappings of prospective corps members on their way to orientation camps expose the severe dangers of the NYSC scheme in Nigeria.
A review of Adedoyin E. Oyewole’s Blueprints of Influence by Mary E. Eshiet. Leadership is often associated with authority, position and the power to make decisions. Yet, occupying a leadership position does not automatically translate into meaningful influence or organisational excellence. It is against this backdrop that Adedoyin E. Oyewole’s ...
The NNPC is awaiting technical assessment reports from two Chinese firms before proceeding with investment agreements for the Port Harcourt and Warri refin
The Federal Government will begin testing the second phase of the National Single Window project next week to streamline export procedures, an official say
Energy experts have urged the Federal Government to attract funding from the United Arab Emirates to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.
The Federal Government is targeting $500m in climate financing to strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure and improve adaptation measures in Nigeria.
Lagos State plans a N200bn bond to fund key infrastructure like rail, bridges, and hospitals, offering a new opportunity for domestic debt market investors
Despite a 93% rise in state revenues from subsidy removal, Nigeria’s public schools are deteriorating as education’s share of spending falls, a report says
An analysis of President Tinubu’s goal for a $1tn Nigerian economy, highlighting the required 28% growth rate and challenges like insecurity and power defi
Ecobank Group has signed an MoU with the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System to strengthen Renminbi payment connectivity between China and Africa.
A House of Reps committee has recommended extending PINL’s pipeline contract after dismissing a petition alleging financial misconduct and improper impleme
The 2026 edition of the Molèbi art and craft exhibition has brought together more than 300 participants from the creative, cultural and business communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a move to promote African heritage while creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation within the creative industry. The exhibition, held on ...
The NDLEA has treated 53,843 drug users in five years, its chairman Buba Marwa has said, calling for more funding for mental healthcare to tackle substance
Ride-hailing platform inDrive and other stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration to improve road safety for drivers and passengers in Nigeria.
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Ike Nwachukwu, has warned that xenophobia could reverse Africa’s gains against apartheid and colonialism.
Nigeria’s daily crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.717 million barrels in September, meeting its OPEC quota for the fifth consecutive month.
Ex-Pro-Chancellor, Dr Tunji Abayomi, says Nigerian universities cannot be globally competitive without adequate funding for research and development.
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a N100.5bn promissory note to reimburse Yobe State for building the Damaturu cargo airport
Nigeria produced 450.17 million barrels of crude oil and condensate between January and September, a 1.63 per cent decline from the previous year.
The ILO has urged the IMF and World Bank to prioritise job quality and workers’ incomes, warning that productivity gains are not being shared widely enough
The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed bearish on Tuesday as profit-taking activities caused market capitalisation to decline to N160.71tn from N160.85tn.
The EFCC has arraigned Modupe Ativie in Port Harcourt over an alleged Canadian visa fraud involving N31.06m, $3,600 and €1,815. She pleaded not guilty.
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian man, Ezeaputa Chijioke, for his alleged involvement in supplying cocaine to club-goers in Chandigarh.
The Lagos State Government has released a directory of gender-based violence coordinators for all 36 states and the FCT to help survivors report cases.
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the theft of road signs along the Lekki-Epe corridor, warning it could undermine road safety.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recorded a revenue of $22.5bn and a net profit of $4.7bn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three men in two separate incidents for alleged possession of Indian hemp and the defilement of a seven-year-o
Five passengers were seriously injured after a 40-foot truck rammed into two commercial buses at Berger Bus Stop, near the Kara Bridge in Lagos State.
An analysis of the debate on creating state police in Nigeria, weighing the potential benefits against the risks of political abuse and other challenges.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved improved security and solar power for courts across the state following concerns over safety.
Alert Microfinance Bank’s total assets have surged to N28.8bn, leading to credit rating upgrades from Agusto & Co. and DataPro due to improved capital.
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners has condemned the alleged assault of a truck driver and his motor boy by Indian nationals at a company in Ibadan.
BIC Nigeria has received two major honors at the 2026 Edge Awards, winning the Edge Outstanding Legacy Brand Award of the Decade (Corporate) and the Edge Outstanding Legacy Brand Award (Shaving Razor). The awards, presented at Marketing Edge’s Edge Awards Night on Friday, September 25, in Lagos, recognize the brand’s ...
.Demands release of audited accounts .Says funds owed to estate of late founder Sunday Ehigiator Financial Trust Group has accused the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) of withholding liquidation surpluses and dividends due to the estate of its late founder, William Olufemi Olateju Ajayi, for more than 30 years following ...
Ebere Nwoji As pension sector operators continue to race towards meeting the regulator’s recapitalisation requirements with June 30th, 2027 as deadline, their attention has been drawn to issues that lie ahead after recapitalisation. These issues have been summarised in an acronym titled SCOPE, which the expert described as scale, compliance ...
Kayode Tokede The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has stressed the critical role of sound corporate governance in strengthening investor confidence, attracting investment and supporting Nigeria’s economic development. The Institute said this at the Closing Gong Ceremony of an event to mark its 60th anniversary. Speaking ...
Ebere Nwoji Lasaco Assurance Plc, has secured approval of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to underwrite agricultural insurance for farmers, marking a pivotal advancement in the company’s strategic expansion and its commitment to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking on the development, Lasaco Assurance Managing Director, Mr Ademoye Shobo, said as part ...
Kayode Tokede The domestic stock market closed lower yesterday, as the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) dropped by 0.09 per cent to maintain downward momentum. The stock market key indicator, the NGX ASI declined by 222.61 basis points, or 0.09 per cent, to close at 247,513.63 basis points ...
Peter Uzoho A United Kingdom-based Nigerian artificial intelligence (AI) research scientist and Founder of GenScan AI, Mary-Brenda Akoda, has disclosed plans to roll out her AI medical imaging solution in Nigeria and the UK by the second half of 2027 to help fast-track scan results and reduce patient backlogs globally ...
itel Energy launched the PowerTank 1000 all-in-one backup power unit and the IP54 11kW Hybrid Inverter, the latest additions to a portfolio spanning residential energy storage, commercial and industrial energy storage, solar and integrated energy solutions proof of a mission that has always been simple: bring the energy every Nigerian ...
Kayode Tokede On the bank of sustained inflation, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Zenith Bank Plc and seven other financial institutions operating in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries declared N2.99 trillion operating expenses (OPEX) in the half year ended June 30, 2026. Analysis of the banks audited/unaudited H1 2026 ...
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during raids on identified criminal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspects were allegedly members of the Eiye Confraternity and linked to a gang accused of ...
Market women at the age-old Gbagi Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday protested the alleged abandonment of a shop reconstruction project after they reportedly paid N2m each for the replacement shops. The protesters, who carried placards, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene and compel the contractor to complete ...
Emzor’s founder, Dr Stella Okoli, has urged the Nigerian government to increase support for local drug manufacturers to create jobs and conserve forex.
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has engaged passengers in Port Harcourt on data privacy and digital safety amid growing concerns over personal information.
Experts at a Lagos conference warn that unregulated AI adoption could expose firms to data breaches, compromise corporate governance, and hurt business per
NAFDAC has uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage factory at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, seizing products valued at over N2bn.
The declaration outlines measures to strengthen disease surveillance, improve national health systems and ensure equitable access to vaccines, treatments and other essential medical products during health emergencies.
Lookman scored after coming off the bench to help Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0, while Victor Osimhen played the full match in Galatasaray’s 4-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Kelly Clarkson's complaint went viral. The store's owner told Business Insider that people in his life are hearing from her fans.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images - Ben Shimkus/Business InsiderArt of Play's co-owner told Business Insider Kelly Clarkson's post was "like a Molotov cocktail."The viral fight placed Adam Rubin's small Brooklyn ...
Oluwatobi Oladipupo, popularly known as Superlight, of Crest 106.1 FM, Akure, Ondo State, has won the Best Indigenous Language Radio Presenter/Programme, Southwest award at the seventh Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA). The award ceremony was held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Oladipupo, an Oyo State ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians of improved intelligence gathering and surveillance to prevent violence in the 2027 p
OpenAI, which is trying to develop a substantial cybersecurity business, is in early talks to buy Trail of Bits, a startup that finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software, according to people familiar with the matter. The size of the potential deal couldn’t be learned. OpenAI has sometimes paid in ...
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate for Ifo Constituency I in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Adebari Adekunle, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over the omission of the party’s gubernatorial candidate from the election. Adekunle also warned the All Progressives Congress, APC ...
In the 79th minute, Lookman pounced on a rebound inside the box and rifled his finish into the middle of the net to make it 2-0, a classic Simeone-style dagger: absorb pressure, survive the key moments, then strike when the opponent overextends.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, has pledged ₦50 million in financial empowerment for traders and market women across Oyo central
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tried eight fresh dog food brands before landing on our top picks from The Farmer's Dog, JustFoodForDogs, and Freshpet.Jaclyn Turner; Jill Waldbieser; Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderSeveral companies offer fresh dog food made with gently cooked, whole ...
Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesCharacter.AI owes Google and five major law firms nearly $7 million combined, bankruptcy filings show.The AI startup, founded by former Googlers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week.It owes more than $10.6 million to its ...
Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Magaji has said that infrastructure and development initiatives addressing practical community needs can provide a meaningful basis for engaging young Nigerians in public affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections.