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From Hurdles to Growth: Inside the NCC’s Push for a Connected Nigeria
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—When Dr. Aminu Maida took the helm at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in October 2023, he stepped into a challenging...
Tinubu Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Cites Economic Recovery
President Bola Tinubu has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was a necessary decision that helped Nigeria avoid a major financial crisis...
PDP Rejects Alleged Plot to Disrupt Presidential Ratification Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed not to yield to any form of pressure or interference regarding its forthcoming convention for confirming...
FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir...
Troops Rescue 92 Kidnapped Victims in Buratai
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 92 kidnapped victims from Boko haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya...
How NIMC is Driving Governance and National Security Through DPI Ecosystem
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem aimed at...
Soyombo to Campus Journalists: Journalism Remains Most Fulfilling Profession
Online news platform, National Wire has announced winners of the second edition of its National Wire Campus Business Journalism Awards. In a well...
DHQ Rejects Claims of Terror Base in South-West, Launches Forest Hunt for Kidnapped Oyo Students
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that terrorist groups have established a permanent operational base in Nigeria’s South-West region. This clarification follows...
Mutual Benefits Assurance Reports ₦80bn Revenue, Expands Assets to ₦176bn
NEM Insurance Strengthens Policyholder Trust with N45.91bn Claims Payment
Almond Insurance Awards Opens Nominations for 2026 #REEMERGENCE Edition
Sovereign Trust Insurance Targets Growth With ₦5.02bn Offer
NAICOM Licenses Nigeria’s First Insurtech Firm
Refinery Listing Will Democratise Africa’s Industrial Prosperity – Dangote
President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange is...
Still Earth Holdings Boosts Governance Structure Through EFCC-SCUML Compliance Training
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), at the weekend conducted an...
FCCPC Backs Lagos Govt on Estimated Billing Enforcement Measures
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for recent consumer focused reforms...
TCN foils attempted robbery attack at Ogbomosho substation
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed an attempted robbery attack at its Ogbomosho Transmission Substation in the early hours of May...
Ogun to Conduct Electricity Audit in Push for 24-Hour Power Supply
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to carry out a comprehensive electricity consumption audit as part of efforts to improve...
NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Firms to Revive Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies—Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park...
NGX Advances Investor Education Drive with Digital Retail Engagement Initiative
Nigerian Exchange Group has intensified its investor education drive through a digital engagement initiative aimed at improving financial literacy and deepening retail participation...
NGX Expands Trading Window from 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announces the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday, 27...
Strong Revenue Outlook Lifts Sovereign Trust Insurance’s Q2 Profit Forecast to N1.52bn
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s top five companies has projected a profit after tax of N1.524 billion for the second quarter...
CSCS Launches New Services to Boost Investor Experience in Capital Market
In line with commitment to driving innovation and supporting a more efficient and transparent capital market, the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS),...
Nigeria Regains Frontier Market Status as FTSE Russell Recognizes NGX Infrastructure Progress
Nigeria has been restored to Frontier Market status by FTSE Russell, marking a significant milestone in the country’s reintegration into global investment indices...
Skyway Aviation Reports Robust Profit Growth, Revenue Up 54% in 2025
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax more than...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.69% in April 2026 – NBS
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.69% in April 2026, when compared...
CBN Warns Against Rising State Debt
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that reckless borrowing, uncontrolled spending and poor fiscal coordination by State Governments could...
Senate Approves ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget, Allocates 76% to Capital Projects
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Senate has approved the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget of ₦2.2 trillion, allocating approximately ₦1.7 trillion, representing 76 per...
Tinubu Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Cites Economic Recovery
President Bola Tinubu has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was a necessary decision that helped Nigeria avoid a major financial crisis...
PDP Rejects Alleged Plot to Disrupt Presidential Ratification Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed not to yield to any form of pressure or interference regarding its forthcoming convention for confirming...
FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir...
Troops Rescue 92 Kidnapped Victims in Buratai
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 92 kidnapped victims from Boko haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya...
How NIMC is Driving Governance and National Security Through DPI Ecosystem
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem aimed at...
Soyombo to Campus Journalists: Journalism Remains Most Fulfilling Profession
Online news platform, National Wire has announced winners of the second edition of its National Wire Campus Business Journalism Awards. In a well...
DHQ Rejects Claims of Terror Base in South-West, Launches Forest Hunt for Kidnapped Oyo Students
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that terrorist groups have established a permanent operational base in Nigeria’s South-West region. This clarification follows...
Insurance Week 2:0–Cornerstone Insurance Shines at 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk
Cornerstone Insurance Plc participated in the 2026 CIIN Awareness Walk held recently in Lagos, recording an impressive turnout of over 70 staff members...