…of Nigeria to ration the limited electricity available to distribution companies. Operational data released by the Nigerian Independent System Operator showed that thermal power plants require an estimated 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally. However, as of February 23, actual gas s…

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…

…AI was no longer an emerging technology but one that was already transforming business operations and decision-making across sectors. "Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already transforming how we work, learn, communicate, make decisions, and build businesses," Bello said. "From healthcare…

…security architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau. According to the statement, Yakubu retired from the Nigerian A…

…profit figures but increasingly want to know how businesses manage risks, govern their operations, respond to environmental challenges and create long-term value. The session was themed, "Mandatory Sustainability Reporting: A Catalyst For Competitiveness, Access To Finance And Sustainable Growth In Nigeria". Olowo said…

…deliberate on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing safety awareness across all NAF operations and activities. "While fulfilling our constitutional duties and strategic objectives, it is imperative to recognise that operational success depends fundamentally on safety being an integral component of the processes of p…

…while allowing users to earn investment returns. While Paga’s core payments business operates under a Mobile Money Operator (MMO) licence, Oviosu told The Banker, a Financial Times publication, in 2023 that the company had also secured a microfinance banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which could e…

…as managing director, a major leadership change as the country’s second-largest mobile operator seeks to build on recent market share gains. Tobe succeeds Ashish Malhotra, who is leaving after four years to become chief executive of Indus Towers Africa. The move comes at a pivotal moment for Airtel Kenya, which has eme…

…halted man-hours and, according to project sources, triggered immediate increases in operational costs. Police at the gate The standoff escalated. The PG returned with police officers to the site, seeking to arrest Odiete and operations personnel. Social justice advocate, Kenny Ovweh, who was at the scene, captured the…

…fuel shortages, attributing the stability to deregulation of the downstream sector and operationalisation of domestic refineries. He described the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, as the foundation for transforming Nigeria's petroleum industry but stressed that building investor confidence now depends on consistent and pre…

…Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, the concessionaire will finance, rehabilitate, expand, operate and manage the airport. However, in a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, ILT rejected the arrangement, warning that the withdrawal of Federal Government funding would compromise the airport’s infrastructure, operati…

…laws. He expressed optimism that with prompt intervention by the government and the cooperation of residents, Ikole-Ekiti could achieve a cleaner environment and significantly reduce the threat of flooding.

…He emphasised that there is no subsisting court order restraining the party from operating, urging members, supporters and candidates to remain calm, united and focused. The National Secretary disclosed that the party had already instructed its legal team to challenge the Lokoja judgment at the Court of Appeal. He expr…

…50 Pro. Tecno sells it through its authorised stores and retail partners there. Tecno operates in more than 70 markets worldwide, so a wider rollout is likely to follow. Outside Bangladesh, no other market has a confirmed launch date, including Nigeria. If you're in Nigeria and want this phone, you'll need to wait for…

…it. Credit penetration remained low by global standards, large parts of the economy operated informally and traditional lenders had little appetite for small borrowers. The total addressable market looked enormous. If hundreds of millions of people lacked access to formal credit, then surely the opportunity for digital…

…officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to him, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso led the operation on Saturday with local vigilance operatives. He said the a…

…mission to mobilise deposits, lend primarily to households and small businesses, and operate within strict prudential limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Deposits change the economics Payment businesses make money when customers move money. Banks make money when customers leave money behind. Deposits becom…

…301.89 billion ($2.34 billion), KCB Group at KES 235.39 billion ($1.83 billion), and Co-operative Bank at KES 205.35 billion ($1.59 billion). During Mohamed’s tenure as chief executive, the bank said Absa Kenya’s share price doubled over three years.

…all registered Nigerians willing to return home were safely evacuated. Before the latest operation, the federal government had already evacuated 328 Nigerians in two batches. The first evacuation flight, which arrived on June 11, brought home 262 Nigerians, while a second batch of 66 returnees arrived in Lagos on June…

…in Rwanda. A company deciding where to headquarter its West African or pan-African operations will weigh these numbers. For many, the calculation ends before Lagos is seriously considered. Any country serious about attracting foreign direct investment will consider these indices. This also matters enormously for the re…

…the initiative is expected to improve security presence across the country and enhance operational effectiveness in troubled areas. On the issue of state policing, Obidike described President Tinubu as the first Nigerian President to demonstrate genuine political will towards actualising the long-debated initiative. He…

…this in a statement on Saturday said the consignment were intercepted on 26th of June by operatives of the Command's X-Squad along Baga Road- Bypass, Maiduguri. The statement said, "In its sustained efforts to combat the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs and other prohibited substances, the Borno State Police Comm…

…local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security operations to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The government announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. It directed residents…

…could now resume their normal activities. He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the period of the curfew. Oyelade assured the public that the government remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, adding that security agencies are closely monitoring the situation…

…or headed to the countryside for the scorching weekend. Prague's public transport operator said it had reduced tram speeds to 40 kilometres per hour - and to 10 kilometres per hour under bridges - due to the risk of overhead wires warping in the heat. Water trucks have been spraying streets across the country to cool u…