Naira slips to ₦1,374/$ as reserves dip, FX pressure persists
Nigeria’s currency weakened slightly at the close of the week, with the naira settling at…
Access Holdings crosses ₦1trn profit, signals shift to value-driven growth
Access Holdings Plc has reported a profit before tax of ₦1.01 trillion for the 2025…
Investors gain N3.26tn as bullish rally lifts Nigerian stock market
Investors recorded a windfall of about N3.26 trillion on Thursday as trading on the Nigerian…
Abdul Samad Rabiu now Africa’s second richest with $15.8bn fortune – Forbes
Nigerian industrialist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has emerged as Africa’s second-wealthiest individual, with a net worth…
FirstBank confirms Olayinka Ijabiyi as marketing, communications chief
FirstBank has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive group head of marketing…
2027: PDP extends sale of nomination forms deadline
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the deadline for the purchase…
Makinde To Declare Presidential Ambition As Turaki Set To Emerge PDP Caretaker Chairman
Barring any last-minute changes, the Governor Seyi Makinde-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Gunmen kidnap businessman in Ibadan
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State…
Nigeria’s economic growth back on track after years of crisis – Report
The report, titled “The Journey to a Trillion-Dollar Economy: Nigeria on the Rise Again,” drew…
Akume, Alia Disagree Over ‘Automatic Ticket’ After APC Peace Meeting In Benue
A peace and reconciliation meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State ended in controversy on Sunday, as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George…
U.S. Ends Visa Freeze for Foreign Doctors, Nigerians Included
The United States has quietly ended a visa processing freeze that affected foreign-trained doctors, including a large number of Nigerians, bringing relief to hospitals and medical professionals who had been…
5 million illegal arms in circulation fueling insecurity – Alamutu
The South West Zonal Director, National Center For The control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), CP Abiodun Alamutu (rtd), has stated that about five million illegal arms are…
LP releases 2027 primaries timetable, fixes nomination fees
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Labour Party (LP) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, with concessions for women, people living with…
NUPRC, NLNG deepen collaboration to increase gas production
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, has reaffirmed the NUPRC’s commitment to enabling a business-friendly environment and advancing the Federal Government’s…
85% of Crimes Against Journalists Go Unpunished , UN Chief Warns
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba PopoolaUnited Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has raised alarm that 85 per cent of crimes committed against journalists worldwide remain uninvestigated and unpunished, describing the trend as an…
Osun monarchs rally subjects for Tinubu’s re-election
Over 30 traditional rulers in Osun West have teamed up to rally support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 general elections, citing infrastructure development and economic…
Lagos Seals 12 Hotels, Malls Over Elevator Safety Breaches
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba PopoolaThe Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed no fewer than 12 facilities, including hotels and shopping malls, over persistent non-compliance with mandatory lift and elevator safety regulations.The…
There Are Fresh Plots To Tarnish My Reputation — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged a coordinated attempt to damage his reputation following reports linking him to an alleged attack on a prosecution witness. In a statement…
“I Can Never Forgive Him”- Ms DSF Reveals Father Sent Her to Nigeria as ‘Punishment Vacation’ at 13
Ms DSF has emotionally revealed her difficult childhood experience after being sent to Nigeria at age 13 by her father, describing it as a “vacation” that turned traumatic. She recounted…
Ukraine strikes coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk region, 41 workers trapped
Ukraine strike hits Bilorichenska coal mine in Russian held Luhansk, power substation damaged, 41 miners trapped. Rescue and power restoration efforts underway.By Reuters April 6, 2026, 1:10:17 PM IST (Published)1 Min…
Muslim Clerics Reject Gov’t Plan To Return Missionary Schools To Owners
The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State has kicked against the plan by Governor Dapo Abiodun to return public schools to missionary bodies, describing the move as “ill-advised,…
