…intelligence across the FMCG value chain. More insights Speaking at the event, Oduwole described the FMCG sector as a major contributor to Nigeria's economy. "The FMCG industry is more than a commercial category; it is a critical driver of jobs, manufacturing growth, trade and consumer welfare". "Strengthening visibili…

…CBN's new draft tightens restrictions on inter-group transactions and closes loopholes around shared services to prevent liquidity from siphoning away from core banking operations. This upheaval is damaging the business models of diversified conglomerates and reducing internal cash flexibility, which could lower overal…

The plaintiffs sued INEC as sole defendant in the suit. Meanwhile, when the case was called on Friday, Chief Gordy Uche, SAN, announced appearance for all the eight plaintiffs, including PDP, that is, the eighth plaintiff. But Mr Sunday Ameh, SAN, also stood up shortly after Uche made his appearance and also announced…

…work. They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she told the BBC. The former petroleum minister, who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan between 2010 and 2015, said the restrictions placed on her throughout the investigation had taken a significant psychological toll. "When your freedom is taken away…

…of national security. Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured […]

…circle. We loved Andy Okeke because Kenneth brought authenticity and conviction to the role. Ironically, "Living in Bondage" emerged at a time when many young Nigerians had become seduced by the illusion that success could be attained through shortcuts. Those were the days of Ezego and his ilk. Advance-fee fraud, popul…

Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.

…efforts to support security agencies amid rising cases of kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state. Oba of Benin summons native doctors over rising insecurity

…the treasurer of PASAN in the State, Nneoma Johnson and directed her to hand over her roles to the Financial Secretary. But reaffirming NLC’s 7-day ultimatum to the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission, the Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress, Abia State, Okoro Ogbonnaya condemned the posting out of the thr…

…flag-bearer, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who aims to secure another four-year term, Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Oluwadare Bejide from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Other candidates in the race are Opeyemi Falegan from Accord, Oyebanji Olajuyin from the Labour Party, Blessing Abegunde…

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has lamented that the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic. Alison-Madueke said this on Friday in an interview with the BBC, stressing that the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Ag…

…in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustling suburb of Makurdi, to attend the burial of a female member of their community. It was a journey they had made countless…

…the African Democratic Congress, ADC, “consensus candidate”, Ambassador Dare Bejide; Dr Wole Oluyede, PDP; Akande Oluwasegun Samuel, AAC, and Opeyemi Falegan (Accord). Other are Ayodeji Ojo (ADP), Bidemi Olaiya Awogbemi (APP), Oyebanji Ikusayedegbe Olajuyin (Labour Party), Abegunde Ayobami Blessing (NNPP), Olaniyi Olan…

…Ekperite, also joined the fight against my father. My two brothers were always violent towards my father, and my mother was very worried and concerned. "Kokoite was a very wayward child. He was very lazy and didn't like to do any chores at home. My father was always complaining about his attitude. One day, after my mot…

…on the present crisis, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Mr. Edu Iyang, blamed the development on a shortage in LPG supply. He lamented that marketers now pay as much as N30 million, depending on location, for 20 metric tonnes of cooking gas. He observed that the…

…According to him, the application is designed to digitally replicate that traditional role by serving as a trusted bridge between individuals seeking compatible partners. "The whole purpose of the app is to be the alarina between two people and try to match them based on community practices, knowledge and information a…

…from across the world in celebration of a common heritage. It is about recognising the role culture can play in national development and international relations. Today, Nigerians proudly celebrate the global success of Afrobeats, Nollywood and Nigerian fashion. Yet long before these industries gained international reco…

…projects. As these systems continue to evolve, they will play an increasingly important role in shaping a more organised and sustainable urban future for Kwara State", he added. As the reforms continue to deepen, one fact is becoming increasingly clear: KWGIS is not merely processing land documents. The agency is helpi…

…Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking in…

…sacrificing their lives and victims grieving their losses, it feels like a reward for violence. This perception is a failure of communication and transparency. We cannot afford blind trust, but we also cannot afford to close the door on every single person who has been radicalized. The policy is strategically necessary…

…governorship election with 187,057 votes, defeating Segun Oni of the SDP and Bisi Kolawole of the PDP, and has since consolidated his grip on the state's political architecture. His administration's six-point Shared Prosperity Agenda, focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, economic growth, and s…

…tracking, and targeted elimination of bandit camps. While the military is being retooled, reconsider the quality of mercenaries and special operators you employ. You can keep Asari Dokubo and Sunday Igboho . But we need professionals capable of hostage rescue, precise tracking, and the neutralisation of known camps. Cu…

…that led to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that some senators whose names appeared on the report denied signing it. According to reports, Oshiomhole specifically mentioned Senator Ireti Kingibe as one of those who allegedly told him she did not sign the report, yet h…

…the "jailbreak" label, calling it a narrow, already-patched issue rather than a wholesale defeat of the model's safety measures. The result was the same: The Commerce Department issued an export-control directive, and Anthropic had to scramble to immediately limit access to its products - within roughly 90 minutes of b…

…of Plateau State, prompting calls for justice and renewed efforts to prevent further violence in the area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama who disclosed this in a report on Friday, said troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call at about 4:00 p.m. on June 18 following reports of an attack on Fulan…