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FG Directs NAFDAC To Suspend Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet...

Lagos City Marathon Returns February 14, Promoting Culture And Community

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and a major platform for promoting...

NSIB Confirms Arik Air Emergency Landing After In-Flight Engine Anomaly

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, with registration number 5N-MJF, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly while...

Lagos Announces Four-Week Partial Closure Of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway For Repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced a four-week partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out repairs on damaged...

Sterling HoldCo Assets Near ₦4 Trillion As Profit Surges 99% In 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has recorded strong financial growth in its interim, unaudited full-year 2025 results, with the Group’s total assets approaching...

Cambridge Transfers Ownership Of 116 Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

Cambridge University has transferred the legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in efforts to address the loss of cultural heritage during the...

POLITICS
16 Rivers Lawmakers Defect From PDP To APC, Citing ‘Division’ In Party

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...

Governor Adeleke Dumps PDP, Cites National Leadership Breakdown

The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the political party under which he emerged as senator and later secured...

President Tinubu Names Uzodimma Renewed Hope Ambassador

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador, a strategic role created ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s...

Atiku Abubakar Formally Joins ADC Ahead Of 2027 General Elections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Party (ADC), marking a major shift in Nigeria’s political landscape just 17 months before the...

PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike-Backed NEC Expels Three Governors, Top Party Leaders

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated sharply on Tuesday as the factional National Executive Committee (NEC) aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister...

Turaki Vows To End “Impunity” As He Emerges PDP National Chairman

The newly elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kabiru Turaki, has vowed to end what he called impunity and the suppression of Nigerians’ will within...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Sterling HoldCo Assets Near ₦4 Trillion As Profit Surges 99% In 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has recorded strong financial growth in its interim, unaudited full-year 2025 results, with the Group’s total assets approaching...

Dangote Announces ₦739 Per Litre Petrol Price Cut Nationwide

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced a reduction in petrol pump prices to ₦739 per litrenationwide, effective Tuesday, starting with MRS filling stations in...

CBN Introduces New Nationwide Cash-Withdrawal Limits

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new set of cash-withdrawal limits, formally ending the special approval system that previously allowed individuals to withdraw up to...

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $46bn For First Time Since 2018 — CBN

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surged to over $46 billion, marking the highest level since 2018, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso. Cardoso,...

Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises Slightly to 1.4m Barrels Daily

Nigeria’s crude oil production inched up to 1.401 million barrels per day (bpd) in October, from 1.39 million bpd in September, according to the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR)...

President Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod For ₦1.15tr Domestic Loan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a fresh ₦1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The...

IMPACT
Mr. Olufemi Bakare: Remarkable Achievements In Corporate Leadership

 Mr. Olufemi Bakare stands as an icon in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. He is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Fenchurch Group which is a leading conglomerate in Nigeria and ...

Chief (Dr.) Nzeribe Okegbue: Sterling Achievements In Enterprise

Amb. (Chief) Nzeribe Okegbue  is a patriotic, disciplined and visionary businessman renowned for his track record of  successes in dynamic business environments in Nigeria and other...

Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu: Leadership In Nigeria’s ICT Landscape

Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, is a distinguished academic, computer expert and a highly resourceful digital technologist. As an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Federal University...

Dr. Abdullah Badrudeen: Icon Of Trauma Surgery And Transformative Care

Dr. Abdullah Adeyemi Badrudeen is a highly distinguished Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Spine Surgeon whose exceptional contributions to human medicine have been widely acknowlwdged in...

Dr. Kalu Olua: Huge Impact In Psychiatry And Mental Health

Dr. Kalu Olua is a seasond physician . With a medical career spanning over 20 years in  Nigeria and the UK, he serves as the visionary Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist...

Dr. (Prince) Shafiu Adewole Ademola: Distinguished Nursing Educator

Dr. (Prince) Shafiu Adewole Ademola is a distinguished Nursing Educator, Researcher, and Community Leader from the Kapo-Fowosere Ruling Houses in Ilese, Ijebu North-East Local Government...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Cambridge Transfers Ownership Of 116 Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

Cambridge University has transferred the legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in efforts to address the loss of cultural heritage during the...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti Wins Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to be honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after...

Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes Back To Nigeria

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, United States, has returned two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking another major step in the country’s decades-long effort to reclaim looted cultural...

Ex-Governor Ladoja Crowned 44ᵗʰ Olubadan Of Ibadanland In Historic Ceremony

Former Oyo State governor and senator, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been officially crowned the 44ᵗʰ Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking the culmination of a 32-year journey through the...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)
How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

GENERAL
Nine Dead, Dozens Injured In School Shooting In British Columbia

At least nine people were killed and more than 25 injured on Tuesday after a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canadian authorities have confirmed. The...

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Wins Landslide In Snap Election

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has won a landslide victory in Sunday’s snap general election, strengthening her grip on power and marking a major turnaround for the ruling...

Burkina Faso Military Government Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties in the country, whose activities had remained suspended since the junta seized power in 2022. The decision...

White House Says Military Option Open On Greenland Acquisition

The White House on Tuesday said President Donald Trump and his advisers are actively considering options to acquire Greenland, including the possible use of military force, intensifying...

Trump Calls Case Against Maduro “Infallible” Ahead Of U.S. Court Appearance

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected to make his first appearance in a federal court in New York on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump described the criminal...

South Africa Raids U.S. Refugee Processing Centre, Arrests Seven Kenyans

South African immigration and law enforcement officers have raided a centre in Johannesburg processing applications for a United States refugee programme, arresting seven Kenyan nationals...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
Senator Rashidi Ladoja Nominated As 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland

The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The decision was reached during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo...

Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Dies At 90

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. The revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, exactly one year after he...

The Imperialism Of Foreign Religions And Its Grip On African Identity

While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can...

Wike And Fubara’s Reunion: A Humble Alliance That Shocks The Cynics

Even those who pray daily for miracles—hoping the impossible becomes possible—are still irked by the renewed alliance between Wike and Fubara. It’s a reminder that political allegiances...

Okpe Nation Deserves Full Recognition, Says Professor Igho Natufe

The President General of the Okpe Union Worldwide, Professor Igho Natufe, has made a passionate appeal for the full restoration of the Okpe ethnic identity and its rightful recognition...

Nation Bids Farewell To Elder Statesman Edwin Clark In Delta State

The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State was filled with cultural pride and national reverence on Tuesday as prominent Nigerians gathered to honor the late elder statesman and Ijaw nationalist,...

SPORTS
Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank After Eight Months

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Men’s Head Coach Thomas Frank, ending his tenure at the Premier League club on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The club said the decision...

Lagos City Marathon Returns February 14, Promoting Culture And Community

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and a major platform for promoting...

CAF Sanctions Senegal And Morocco Over AFCON Final Misconduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down a series of disciplinary sanctions against both the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players...

FIFA Condemns Senegal Over Conduct In AFCON Final

World football governing body FIFA has condemned the conduct of Senegalese players, officials and supporters following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

CAF Probes Alleged Misconduct In AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct during the quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, involving...

Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim After Brief Tenure

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed on Monday, January 5, 2026, bringing an abrupt end to the Portuguese manager’s short spell at Old Trafford. In...

WOMAN
Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu: Celebrating An Icon Of University Education

Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu is a most dedicated and resourceful academic. These several years, she has made monumental contributions to research and teaching at the prestigious University...

Dr. Chika Ogochukwu Yinka-Banjo: Global Recognition In AI And Robotics

Dr. Chika Ogochukwu Yinka-Banjo is an accomplished scholar, researcher, educator, and STEM advocate who has risen to national and global prominence through her groundbreaking...

Chief (Mrs.) Lady Augustina Ovueraye: Veritable Woman of Class

Chief (Lady) Augustina Ovueraye is a highly resourceful educationist whose sterling contribution to the development of education in Nigeria is widely acknowledged. Her expansive educational...

Mrs. Olayinka Osuntogun: Driving Excellence In Home-Care Nursing

Mrs. Olayinka Osuntogun is a highly distinguished nursing consultant. She is an operational excellence expert who has contributed monumentally to the development of the nursing profession...

Mrs. Modupe Layole Adesote: Committed To Healthcare Delivery In Nigeria

Mrs. Modupe Layole Adesote stands as a  luminary in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, serving as the visionary Chief Executive Officer of Layole and Sons Hospital in Ifako-Ijaiye,...

Dr. Eseoghene Agbatutu: Championing Healthcare For The Underserved

Dr. Eseoghene Agbatutu is a distinguished physician, public health promoter and humanitarian whose unwavering dedication has revolutionized access to healthcare in underserved communities....

ENTERTAINMENT
Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize

After ten weeks of intense competition, drama, and entertainment, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the ₦150 million grand prize...

Chidimma Adetshina Named Miss Universe First Runner-Up

Chidimma Adetshina, a 22-year-old beauty queen representing Nigeria, has expressed her excitement after achieving the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. The...

FG Suspends Senior Correctional Officers Over Bobrisky Bribery Allegations

The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris...

Diddy Arrested, Faces Federal Charges For Racketeering And Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in New York on Sept. 16. According to a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17,...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES
Syd-Monic Foundation Concludes Third Medical Outreach In Lagos

After a most engaging week of delivering healthcare to the under-served and indigent in Lagos, Syd-Monic Foundation concluded its third annual Medical and Surgical Outreach on Sunday,...

Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...