Ecobank Nigeria has launched ‘Scaling Up!!!’, a flagship business storytelling podcast designed to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs, founders, and the next generation of African innovators through authentic conversations with accomplished business personalities across the continent. The bank said on Wednesda…
…41 per cent to N137.39bn, despite a 23.6 per cent increase in interest expenses. Customer deposits grew 21.1 per cent to N3.62tn, while loans and advances increased 13.7 per cent to N1.61tn. Total assets expanded 19.3 per cent to N4.67tn, and shareholders’ funds rose by nearly 28 per cent, supported by the successful c…
…has disclosed. Dangote made the disclosure while receiving the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, who led a high-level delegation from the Federal Ministry of Industry on a tour of the 700,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Petrochemicals complex and Dangote Fertiliser Limited…
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement manufacturer and the most capitalised industrial firm on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, has reported a group revenue of N2.514tn for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. According to unaudited financial statements submitted to the NGX on Wednesday, the figure represents a 21.35…
…(NCF), have officially begun the transplantation of 100,000 nursery-raised indigenous tree seedlings to designated restoration sites as part of its Afforestation, Livelihood Enhancement, […] The post NNPCL, FIRST E&P JV achieves major ALEC milestone, begins transplantation of 100,000 indigenous trees appeared first on…
…the Federal Government against indiscriminate exploration of solid minerals in the rush to meet global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradation and widespread loss of livelihoods. The warning came at the 3rd Nigeria’s Socio-Ecological Alternati…
…commercial revenue model capable of transforming airport facilities into self-sustaining economic hubs. The call comes amid growing concerns that relying primarily on aeronautical service charges is insufficient to finance the infrastructure, safety and security requirements demanded by international […] The post FG sh…
…School will commence a specialised training programme for 40 staff members to embed sustainable waste management practices across airports, starting next year. The training, titled: “Understanding Sustainability in Airport Operations and Modern Waste Management Challenges”, is designed […] The post FAAN introduces wast…
…July 7 to 10, further swelled the population of lawyers in the country, which was previously estimated at about 250,000 practitioners. In an address presented by its Chairman and Life Bencher, HRM Albert Akpomuje, SAN, the BoB blamed universities for the bloated population of lawyers. It deprecated the deliberate pract…
…Abiola Aloba, the company said recent outages in the area were primarily caused by improvement works at the national transmission level, while the situation was worsened by vandalism. “Recent supply challenges in Festac have been driven principally by upgrades and improvement activities at the national transmission lev…
…day. “I think my preparation for this competition was really great. Honestly, it was just my rhythm that was off,” she said. “Everyone is in the weather, so I don’t like to use excuses. I just wasn’t able to get a throw out. I had two throws in the cage that felt pretty good, so it’s a little disappointing, but I know…
…Awards, held in Banjul, The Gambia. Since Jimoh could not travel to the ceremony because of official duties, the award was brought to his Lagos office by the organisation's International Coordinator, Patrick Apambu, and National Coordinator, Elizabeth Ndanku.AIG Olohundare Jimoh receives the 2025 Outstanding Anti-Crime…
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…our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Alimosho, Lagos state - The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mosan Okunola Local Branch, has sent comme…
…Van is an American internet personality, horse breeder, and cattle farmer. She is famous for uploading videos and photos of herself while hunting and horse riding in Running Springs. Her husband, Jonathan Mabry, always helps her manage operations on their farm. He also runs his construction business. Katie and Jonathan…
…the outcomes of the May 2026 senatorial primaries held across NigeriaThe suits variously allege irregularities, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, improper exclusion from the primaries, and wrongful declaration of winnersCases span Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Kogi, Ekiti, and Yobe states, with hearings still on…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port & Terminal Multiservices Limited Area Command, on Tuesday, held a sensitisation workshop on the deployment of the Electronic Cargo Tracking System at the command’s conference hall. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement obtained by The…
…union, relationships involving substantial money, fame, and a massive digital footprint must be handled with utmost wisdom. The governor's aide expressed reservations regarding the swift timeline of the wedding between the young content creators, arguing that a prenup is crucial to securing their respective futures. Ac…
…of them" - Trump issues sharp warning to Iran as diplomacy ends after surprise attack on US base US President Donald Trump warned Tehran was "going to get a beating" for an attempted Iranian attack on US forces in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, the US president said, "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out o…
…if she did the right things. However, she said that despite doing everything right, her husband still left her and her children to be with a single mother. She said that she's now 32 years old and a single mother of four. She added that the irony is not lost on her. Sharing her story on Facebook, she wrote: 'If there w…
A French couple has been taken into custody as part of a probe opened after the remains of five infants were found in their home in southeastern France, judicial sources said on Wednesday. The remains were found in boxes at a home in the town of Orange on Monday, a day after the 32-year-old woman gave birth to a health…
…Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, “The Last King Of Scotland”. Aziz arrived in Glasgow declaring his dream of becomi…
…Professor in UNISA’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, completing her PhD in just three years despite balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. Ighedo’s academic journey began at Delta State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Mathematics. She later earned a Master of Scienc…
…shocking photos of two kidnapped victims who regained their freedom after enduring abuse and starvation in bandit captivity. A security analyst, Usman, confirmed that the victims were freed after ransom payment. Sharing the photos in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Khaleed described the horrific state of t…
Peter Okoye apologises for his comment about Nigerian languages, accuses his twin brother, Paul of exploiting the controversy Singer Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has issued an apology following widespread backlash over his recent social media comments that questioned the practical value of Nigerian languages. In a…