…and advancing financial literacy among younger generations. Before joining Unilever Nigeria Plc in 2018, she held key positions at UAC Plc, Helios Towers Nigeria, and Makasa Sun Nigeria Limited, where she established control frameworks from the ground up, eliminated revenue leakages, digitised operations, and instilled…
…security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to act swiftly and decisively to secure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and ensure that those responsible for this criminal act are apprehended and brought to justice," it said. It urged both governments to adopt m…
…boost public confidence in policing and support the vision of a safer and more secure Nigeria.
…out-of-school children. What you should know Earlier in 2025, Alausa proposed replacing Nigeria's current 9-3-4 education structure with a 12-4 model, providing 12 years of uninterrupted basic education followed by four years of tertiary education. The proposal was presented at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council o…
…latest action as part of its broader supervisory strategy to strengthen confidence in Nigeria's financial system by ensuring that only sound and compliant institutions remain in operation. "The revocation of the licenses is part of the Bank's ongoing efforts to safeguard the stability of the financial sector, protect d…
…on appeal over the foreign decision or to treat it as automatically conclusive of the Nigerian proceedings, but rather to place before the court "a subsequent material fact which will assist the Court in doing substantial justice." The EFCC's counsel did not oppose the application, and the court granted it and adjourne…
…development priorities. He noted that the restructuring of the NYSC to equip young Nigerians with industrial, entrepreneurial, digital, and vocational skills capable of driving national economic development was heartwarming. He described the pronouncement by the FEC "as a defining moment in the evolution of the NYSC an…
…cause of national unity. That mission remains important and must be preserved. “But the Nigeria of today demands more. Our young people are nearly 70 per cent of our population. They are not a burden to be managed. They are the engine of the one-trillion-dollar economy we are building and the hope of this nation.” Expl…
The party said the name of its vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would be uploaded after the completion of the required documentation, while the submission of candidates for other elective positions was also ongoing.
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with Nigeria, pledging deeper cooperation in governance, economic development and strategic engagement as the Communist Party of China celebrates its 105th anniversary. In a statement marking the anniversary, issued on Tuesday in Abuja,…
…launched an Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, starting with South Africa and Nigeria. The virtual hub will help banks, governments, and businesses share threat intelligence, assess cyber risks, and strengthen their cyber defences using tools from Recorded Future, the $2.65 billion threat intelligence company M…
…by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and other political parties. The endorsement was announced during a consultative meeting between the group and the APGA campaign organisation held at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra…
…power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets released by the regulator showed that the 11 DisCos collected N204.74bn in January, N196.68bn in February, N196.13bn in March and N203.61bn in April…
On Monday this week, the story of another United States military operation in Nigeria trended. Sebastian Lukacs Gorka, United States Senior Counterterrorism Director and President Donald Trump's confidant, made startling revelations about a counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria that took place three weeks ago at an un…
…nutrition stakeholders on Tuesday intensified efforts to achieve full compliance with Nigeria's food fortification programme as part of a broader strategy to tackle the growing burden of hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions across the country. At the 2026 first Bi-Annual National Fortificatio…
…the State Government, Samuel Jatau. According to the statement, Yakubu retired from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of service, during which he participated in several local and international operations. "His service record includes participation in operations linked to the MASSOB and IPOB crises, peacekeeping assignm…
…Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbol…
More than 50 Nigerian companies have commenced the adoption of global sustainability reporting standards ahead of the country's 2028 mandatory implementation deadline, as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria says transparency has become the new currency for investment, competitiveness and access to finance. This…
Its Gino World Jollof Festival campaign featuring Hilda Baci also earned it multiple award nominations.
Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier reality on the ground.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) must maintain a high level of professionalism, mission readiness, and decisive air power effectiveness to defeat terrorism in the country. Aneke said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the first Nigerian Air Force Safety Review Boar…
The new season addresses identity, healing, grief and other issues affecting young adults.
…isn't Paga’s first move into wealth products. In 2020, it partnered with Wealth.ng, a Nigerian investment platform, to enable users to access investment opportunities across agriculture, real estate, and fixed income, offering returns of up to 16% annually. This time, however, Paga is targeting the on-chain finance opp…
The clarification follows widespread reports that Mr Rabiu, one of Africa's wealthiest businessmen, had offered approximately $1.1 million to acquire a controlling stake in the four-time Nigerian champions
…Victor Young, Ediri Ejoh & Obas Esiedesa LAGOS - The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market. Minister of State for Pet…