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It has become a familiar but frightening scene on Nigerian roads: convoys of tinted SUVs and heavily armed escorts barreling down highways with deafening sirens, forcing other road users into gutters or oncoming traffic. These VIP processions, often led by expert riders executing dangerous stunts at breakneck speeds, treat public roads as private runways. Whether […]
As Nigeria commemorates 65 years of independence from colonial rule, some civil society organisations and political scientists believe failed leadership is the fundamental cause of the country’s enduring underdevelopment, widespread poverty, and systemic dysfunction. For those who hold this view, the country’s post-independence trajectory has been marred by unaccountable governance, entrenched corruption and a chronic […]
The management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that a workforce reorganisation was necessary following repeated cases of sabotage within the refinery. The refinery, on Friday, stated that the restructuring exercise was aimed at safeguarding its operations and ensuring the safety of employees, stressing that the decision was not arbitrary but driven by urgent […]
Rising from a court-ordered Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the shareholders and Boards of Directors of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have approved the business combination of the two financial institutions. The boards and shareholders of the two institutions’ nod to proceed signifies a moment of national significance for Nigeria’s banking industry, reflecting resilience, foresight, and […]
The special adviser on Culture and Tourism to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Nkereuwem Onung, has lauded the administration’s commitment to tourism development as the state began moves to diversify to other non-oil exports. Consequently, he has extended warm felicitation to governor for his development strides in all sectors of the State’s […]
Stakeholders who attended the 4th edition of the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) Conference have charged the insurance industry’s regulators and operators with the need to innovate for millennials. The weekend event, themed ‘Innovating for the New Trybe,’ highlighted the role of technology in transforming the Nigerian insurance sector. Speaking on the newly signed Nigeria Insurance […]
Over 100 grassroots women, mostly subsistence farmers and petty traders, participated in a one-day leadership and business skills training organised by the ENS Innovation Hub Ltd and the White Gold Initiative, in collaboration with the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC). Under the theme “Leading Self to Lead Others,” the training, which was held in Buzunkure, […]
Commercial flights will begin at Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport (GWI) on October 7, 2025, with ValueJet Airlines launching a twice-weekly service on the GWI–Abuja route. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently cleared the facility for operations, paving the way for its first scheduled services. According to him, the flight schedule would be every […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced the final and official fare for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, revealing a paltry decrease of 9.7 percent from the 2025 fare. Intending pilgrims from Borno, Yobe, Taraba, and Adamawa states will pay N8,118,383.50 for the 2026 Hajj, down from N8,327,125.59 for this year’s pilgrimage. Pilgrims from other […]
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), has commenced the nationwide rollout of the SUPA Project Management Examination, a certification exercise aimed at upgrading project delivery skills among artisans, craftsmen, and organisations. The examination, which kicked off yesterday in centres across the country, is a […]
