…commitment for the planned IPO. Marob Strategies and Lilium Capital, appointed co-financial advisers and structuring agents for Global Africa, said the completion of the $600 million private placement marked the first phase of the underwriting programme. Pan-African Refinery Investment SPV, a subsidiary of Lilium Capit…

…as she is very stable, hoping to be discharged in a few days time. "The information on social media that he is a Pastor is not true. Facts from both families including the wife shows that, he is simply a Teacher. He is never a Pastor but a member in his church. "The situation seems like a manipulation, as His words wer…

…NDC, Seriake Dickson, has called for war against terrorists masquerading as politicians. Dickson made the call in a post on his verified X handle late Tuesday after he received the joint team of the International Republican Institute, IRI, and the National Democratic Institute, NDI, two prominent US-based organisations…

Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed sadness over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Governme…

…wife, 3 children Recall that suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists stopped a commercial vehicle near Kareto village and forced a pastor's wife and her three children off the bus. The family, targeted because of their religious identity, were travelling to Damasak, where Pastor Moses Guguma leads a COCIN Church.The abdu…

…amendment to its agreement with Barclays Capital Securities Limited, expanding the financial scope of the buyback. Under the modified agreement, the maximum aggregate limit for discretionary purchase orders has been raised by $15m, shifting the cap from $50m to $65m. All other baseline conditions from the May announcem…

…Olowookere Foundation has broken ground for the construction of the Lara Olowookere Specialist Hub (LOSH), a specialist Oncology Support and Advocacy facility being donated to Lagos State Ministry of Health, sited at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos, in memory of the late Mrs Lara Olowookere. The groundbreaking ceremo…

…When money meant for capital projects is going down, it becomes a paradox, especially because the demand for infrastructure is rising,” he said. The economist stressed that even though attention is often paid to the amount voted each year, budget monitoring has remained critically poor. “Are they implementing even the…

…became of the rest of the project. “This road is too important to the economic and social life of Ondo and Ekiti states to disappear into the familiar fog of abandoned contracts, altered specifications and official silence,” he said. While stressing the importance of the road to the people of the two states, the former…

…and align its infrastructure with evolving market frameworks across the Nigerian financial ecosystem. The international accolades come as capital market operators in Nigeria increasingly prioritise technology to automate legacy post-trade processes and enhance market participation. Unclaimed dividends have long remaine…

…process, arguing that the voting structure gives undue advantage to state football associations over other federating units. “The NFF election cannot stand because there is a matter before the court. If you have not resolved the issues around the election in 2022, will you be talking about another election? Those amend…

…a more prosperous nation. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Tuesday’s engagement was the fourth zonal flag-off of the initiative, designed to support malnourished children under the age of six, pregnant women and lactating mothers with…

…United. The Turkish champions have pinpointed the Portugal international as a crucial target and are ready to support their interest with a significant financial proposal. Osimhen currently holds the title of Galatasaray's highest-paid player, and his salary will serve as the benchmark for the club's intended offer to…

…had di£d, more than 10 people were seriously injured, All India Radio reported, and officials said the de@th toll is expected to rise. The Lakhisarai District Magistrate said the crowd crush occurred at around 6:30 a.m. local time. Samrat Choudhary, chief minister of Bihar, the state where Lakhisarai is located, descri…

…in the August 2026 Osun governorship election on interference from Abuja-based politiciansSule spoke while presenting INEC acknowledgement slips to APC candidates in Lafia ahead of the 2027 electionsThe governor warned APC candidates in Nasarawa to avoid sycophancy, anti-party activities, and secretly backing candidate…

…the Integrity of the 2027 Elections.” The minister, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Policy and Strategy, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi (retd.), urged political parties to place national interest above partisan advantage. He called on political candidates to recognise that political competition was not…

…Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged politicians holding elective offices to show sincerity to the Nigerian electorate by redeeming pledges made during campaigns. Professor Yilwatda made the appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Pe…

…defectors were led by a former APC Secretary in Goronyo Local Government and two-time Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Aliyu Tunau Shinaka. Also among those who joined the ADC were the APC Youth Leader in the local government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ado Taloka; Alhaji Kabiru Malam Isah Mai’alewa; and a pr…

…directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction,” Rubio said according to Reuters. The ICC was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. United Sta…

…the aftermath, the Egypt manager is said to have divorced his first wife, Howaida, officially signing the divorce papers at a legal registrar's office in Cairo. Hassan had previously separated from first wife. Hassan and Howaida had been together for many years. The couple reportedly separated for around 10 days in 202…

…Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged role as the arrowhead of a multibillion-Naira cocaine trafficking syndicate. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd), disclose…

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…were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one-count charge each. The charge against Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa reads: "That you, Mutairu Omowunmi female, on or about 25th of July, 2026, at Salamagic Event Centre, Onikan, Lagos, within the jurisdictio…

…one that we have not done much is that of Etche. But let me promise you that by the special grace of God before we exit, there will be a standard hospital to cater for the people of Etche and Omuma,” he said. Fubara also assured the people of Etche that his administration would consider their request for the constructi…