…costs by 81.42 per cent, or N6.28bn. BUA Foods followed with a 72.30 per cent reduction amounting to N2.72bn, while Cadbury Nigeria reduced finance costs by 67.81 per cent, or N827.3m. NASCON Allied Industries posted a 59.27 per cent decline equivalent to N125.9m, while Nigerian Breweries cut finance costs by 46.09 per…

…backing from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and the club’s new manager Jose Mourinho, who both endorsed his candidacy. The former Spain international previously worked as a youth coach at Real Madrid before taking over the first team on an interim basis following Xabi Alonso’s departure in January. He guided Ma…

***Mourns Gen Abubakar, others, demands tech-driven security overhaul ***Army detains 2 surrendering terrorist commanders in Borno By Henry Umoru & Ndahi Marama ABUJA - The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure t…

…all that. Helloo, we are talking about three million naira. It is a huge money. A huge amount for that matter. I thought you people said you don’t want a woman to tie you down with pregnancy. You don’t want a woman to tie you down. This is me offering it to you. Just get the work done and you’re saying you cannot leave…

…allocations.” Mienye argued that governments should increasingly be judged not by the amount of money they receive or the number of projects they announce, but by the tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens. He maintained that Bayelsa’s economy must undergo a deliberate transformation from dependence on…

…combat corruption and ensure economic survival. He emphasised that Africa possesses enormous potential and must move beyond endless conversations about development to practical actions that drive industrial growth, expand trade, create jobs, add value, and improve the living standards of its people. According to him, a…

…of demanding a 48 per cent share of the council's alleged N27.4 billion take-off grant, amounting to about N12.5 billion. He also alleged that Gbajabiamila received N400 million through proxies in connection with appointments linked to the entity, abused his office, intimidated individuals and media organisations, mani…

…from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. Egypt looked poised to score a famous victory at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico left them 2-0 up with just 11 minutes of normal time remaining. But Cristian Romero's 79th-minute header from a pinpoint Messi cross gav…

…She denied making N2.5 million every month, saying that if she truly earned such an amount, she would not still be standing under the sun selling roasted corn. She appealed to Nigerians to forgive her, explaining that the claim was made for content and that she did not know it would attract so much attention. She said:…

…and an energetic performance. The song carries the carefree spirit that has become synonymous with many of Tekno‘s biggest records, making it an ideal soundtrack for parties, road trips, and everyday playlists. With Avelay, Tekno once again demonstrates why he remains one of Afrobeats’ most reliable hitmakers. Combinin…

…held that a judge who acts in such a manner "is unfit for the bench, as the conduct amounts to judicial rascality." The High Court had directed INEC to deregister the five political parties, which it said had failed to meet the constitutional requirements needed to warrant their continued existence and participation in…

…government is doing something good for the public," he said. "People have been clamouring for this, and it has happened. So, we should clap for the federal government. We should commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for doing this for the public." The comptroller-general said the service generated N7.258 trillion between…

…lead in the 80th minute before doubling their advantage ten minutes later to inspire a famous victory over the Selecao at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, but it proved a mere consolation as Brazil suffered their earliest World Cup exit since…

…competes favourably with the very best across the world. Yet, despite these enormous advantages, our developmental journey has been slower than our collective aspirations. This reality naturally raises an important question: What truly differentiates developed nations from developing nations? "Many would argue that the…

…solutions that will bridge Africa's housing deficit and unlock the continent's enormous real estate potential. ----------

…maintenance to remain serviceable. Maintaining these facilities comes at an enormous cost. One of the least appreciated realities is that a significant proportion of NAMA's critical installations rely on diesel-powered generators due to the country's persistent electricity challenges. Air navigation systems cannot simp…

…fibre deployment alongside other public utilities. He said uncoordinated pole mounting and inconsistent deployment standards continued to undermine efficiency, though regulatory monitoring efforts were ongoing. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said Nigeria's fibre challenge extended beyond deployment volumes to the long‑…

…are identified, assessed, and managed. He noted that healthcare systems generate enormous amounts of clinical and operational data every day, much of which remains underutilized. With advances in artificial intelligence, however, healthcare providers are gaining new opportunities to extract meaningful insights from thi…

…came as the office signage directing visitors to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja despite the presidency’s insistence that the agency was never established by the federal government. The video, recorded during a press conference in late June, showed Adeyemi defending h…

…graduation ceremony at Medical University. They had their whole life ahead of them." Mourning the late Nnani in a press statement titled, "In memory of Nnani Adaobi Marian" on Sunday, the institution said, "As a result of enemy shelling, Nnani Adaobi Marian was seriously injured. Doctors fought for her life until the l…

…a private security guard, over his alleged involvement in vandalising and stealing armoured electrical cables and other electrical installations from churches, residential buildings, factories and government facilities. The statement said a search of the suspect's residence led to the recovery of cut-to-size armoured c…

…crash and prayed for their speedy recovery. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki also mourned the deceased, describing the incident as "painful", and praying for Allah's mercy upon them and for the family to be granted the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

$56 billion. That was the amount that flowed into Sub-Saharan Africa as remittances in 2024, according to World Bank estimates. Yet, moving money across Africa still often means routing payments through correspondent banks, delays, foreign exchange (FX) costs, and fees that can reach double digits. Ryan Kirkley, co-fou…

…of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, argued that privilege goes beyond having famous parents, explaining that it also includes growing up with financial security, quality education and opportunities that many people do not have. “You don’t have to be famous to be privileged. Privilege is growing up in a situation w…

…back down on hardline territorial and political demands that Ukraine and its allies say amount to capitulation. On the front, Moscow’s army said last week it had captured the strategic eastern town of Kostyantynivka, though Zelensky said Ukrainian forces were still fighting for the stronghold.