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Dangote Refinery Rakes-In $2.5bn In Completed Landmark Private Equity PlacementDangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the... Continue- UPDATE: DSS To Appeal Life Term Sentence of Three Oriire Abduction ConvictsThe Department of State Services (DSS) says it will appeal the life imprisonment sentence of the three convicts for their role in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The DSS, in a statement Thursday, said it is not satisfied... Continue
- WASPAN Appeals Court Ruling, Seeks To Nullify FCCPC’s DEON Consumer Lending RegulationsThe Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos which upheld the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) powers in relation to its Digital Economy and Online Non-Interest (DEON) Consumer Lending... Continue
- FAAN Records Over 4.85million International Passenger Movements In 2025, A Y-on-Y Increase of Over 10 Per CentAs international travel continues to gain momentum among Nigerian travellers, industry professionals are warning that many of the challenges people encounter begin long before they arrive at the airport. From incomplete documentation and missed application timelines to misunderstanding visa requirements and relying on outdated information, travel experts say... Continue
- Oriire Kidnapping: Court Sentences Three Men To Life ImprisonmentThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three men accused of complicity in the recent abduction of students of schools in the Oriire Local Government of Oyo State, to life imprisonment. The three, arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) are – Abdulrazak Umar (a k... Continue
- Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Signs Education Reform Executive Orders, Begins National Curriculum DistributionGovernor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection, quality assurance, health, safety, and school operations. The governor also flagged off the distribution of the national curriculum to public... Continue
- Zenith Bank Named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank” At 2026 Euromoney AwardsZenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The “Nigeria’s Best Bank” award marks the second consecutive year the Bank has received the national recognition. The awards were presented on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula... Continue
- Power Minister Seeks Enhanced Cooperation of Nigerian Police With The Set Up of Joint Task Force On Power Infrastructure ProtectionIn a bid to safeguard power infrastructure in line with current reforms, the Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, psc(+), NPM, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Minister, who was joined by the Permanent Secretary... Continue
- AAAN’s 53rd AGM/Congress Begins in Lagos, Sets Agenda for Advertising’s Next ChapterThe Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will today commence its 53rd Annual General Meeting and Congress in Lagos, bringing together leaders across advertising, marketing, media, government, and the creative economy to examine the forces shaping the future of the industry. The two-day event, which will take place... Continue
Entertainment
Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, has denied allegations circulating on social media regarding her family, describing the claims as false and stating she will consider... Continue
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the sixth edition of its Free Quarterly Online Training Programme, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing ethical, innovative and future-ready media professionals... Continue
The MTN Foundation has opened applications for the 20th edition of the MTN Foundation – MUSON Music Scholars Programme. This year’s edition marks 20 years of the Foundation’s partnership... Continue
The excitement of the three-day MTN Live It 100 on Campus event reached a high point when Adepoju Adeleye, a 200-level Political Science Education student at Ekiti State University... Continue
The transformation of Big Brother Naija from a mere reality television program into a hub for creativity, business endeavors, and professional advancement was highlighted at the media launch for... Continue
MTN Nigeria has unveiled Season 2 of its reality music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), following the success of its inaugural edition, which discovered and rewarded some of Nigeria’s... Continue
Education
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing a new governance framework for education in the state. The orders cover financing, school protection,... Continue
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has appointed Nicholas “Nicky” Okoye as a visiting senior lecturer, effective immediately, as part of efforts to expand its focus on digital assets and capital... Continue
EBUKA ONYEKWELU PhD Ahead of school closure this week, the Government of Anambra State has reemphasized its position on graduation ceremonies for nursery, primary, and junior secondary school pupils,... Continue
Like great things that start from small beginnings, Faiz Bashir started FlexiSAF fourteen years ago to address the administrative problems of enrolment, grading and records in Nigerian schools. In... Continue
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, success in business demands far more than ambition. It requires strategic thinking, innovation, leadership, and the ability to adapt to an increasingly competitive global... Continue
Notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), has congratulated Associate Professor Edwardson Imo on his appointment as Head of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies,... Continue
Editorials
Crime
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three men accused of complicity in the recent abduction of students of schools in the Oriire Local Government of Oyo... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 23-year-old man, Oluwakunmi Damilola, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of conspiracy, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, and... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 13-year-old boy has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in sitting in Ogba Lagos over allegations of sexual harassment of an 8-year old girl. According to... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 42-year-old man, Kazeem Olaosebikan, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations bordering on breach of peace, theft, and willful damage... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 24-year-old man, Bazzallahi Auwal, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of conspiracy and impersonation at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2,... Continue
BY PAUL IYOGHOJIE A security guard with Sujimoto Construction Company, Sunday Omale, 35, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court over alleged theft of company property valued at... Continue
Politics
The political crisis brewing within the Accord Party in Osun State deepened on Tuesday as the Accord Elders and Stakeholders, loyal to the party’s Presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim,... Continue
Engr. Kayode Ojo, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, has expressed disappointment regarding what he termed the “insufficient turnout of voters” in the gubernatorial... Continue
Stakeholders in Abia North Senatorial District have endorsed the former Abia State Governor and 9th Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, for another term in the National Assembly,... Continue
} In what could be a strategic game changer in Ogun State 2027 governorship race, 3000 Baales of the Ogun State Council of Baales and 1865 retirees under Yayi... Continue
Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafadeen Tunji Ishola, reaffirmed his full backing for the candidature of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027... Continue
A major political realignment has taken place in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area as the PDP Women Leader, Mrs. Martom Arike Adedoyin, alongside several party executives, leaders and members,... Continue
Business
As international travel continues to gain momentum among Nigerian travellers, industry professionals are warning that many of the challenges people encounter begin long before they arrive at the... Continue
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The “Nigeria’s Best Bank” award marks the second consecutive... Continue
In a significant demonstration of its commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally... Continue
The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has reinforced its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and innovation by awarding a total of N9.75 million to nine outstanding startups at the 2026... Continue
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, delivering another quarter of strong financial performance and declaring an additional interim dividend... Continue
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO, has announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference, scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at... Continue
Feature
Health
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, GTCO, has announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference, scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at... Continue
Avon Dialysis Centre, a subsidiary of Avon Medical, has been awarded the Dialysis Service Provider of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA), in recognition of... Continue
In a major stride towards transforming healthcare delivery, SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a prominent Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), convened its second-quarter Providers’ Forum for the Lagos-Ogun region. At the... Continue
Future Perspectives, founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for... Continue
OLALEKAN ONI The Wife of the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mrs. Fausat Temitope Dauda, today organised a Maternal and Child Wellness Support Programme aimed at promoting the... Continue
The newly reconstructed Gbadamosi Primary Health Centre in Ojodu LCDA has recorded its first baby delivery, marking a significant milestone in the council’s healthcare advancement efforts. Mrs. Abidoye Temitope,... Continue
Interview
Metro
MICHAEL AKINOLA Fresh concerns have trailed the handling of an alleged land-grabbing case at Victoria Creek Gardens Estate in Rivers State, with complainants accusing the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring... Continue
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, says it is implementing sweeping infrastructure, regulatory and operational reforms to address waste backlog and improve environmental sanitation across the state. The Managing... Continue
A detailed investigative work has unveiled the highly commendable performance of the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule. The Senator’s sojourn in the Red... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has taken a bold step in advancing driver welfare by providing healthcare coverage for 500 drivers and their families through a... Continue
KINGSLEY EBERE The death of a man in Uhuala, Achalla village, Umuchu, Aguata LGA, has opened a wider conversation in Anambra about where Igbo tradition ends and modern society... Continue
Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD The recent resurgence of the Labour Party reflects deliberate leadership, strategic clarity and timely intervention, with Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the centre of this... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI A delegation of Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Thursday, 6 November 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Lagos State,... Continue
ABIODUN ADIGUN “Unlike the masses, intellectuals have a taste for rationality and interest in facts. Their critical habit of mind makes them resistant to the kind of propaganda that ... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The Queen of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Ambassador Dr. Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi was a guest of the Ambassador of the... Continue
PHOTOS BY ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI The 2024 World Table Tennis Contender Lagos is currently ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.... Continue
ODEYEMI OLUWAROTIMI OLADIJI FC Barcelona Femini forward, Nigerian soccer star, Assist Oshoala was at the private home of the Nigerian First Family in Lagos where she was received by... Continue
Sports
For every young footballer who laces up a pair of boots in search of a dream, there comes a defining moment when years of sacrifice, resilience and determination finally... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Former TVC News broadcast journalist and football agent Tobi Peters has successfully arranged a three-year deal for Falconets midfielder Janet Seimenya with the Portuguese club... Continue
For numerous young football players, the path to success is frequently marked by instances of victory and challenge. For Nigerian teenage star Janet Semenya, she experienced both in a... Continue
StarTimes Nigeria brought the curtain down on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in grand style on Sunday night, hosting an electrifying World Cup Final Watch Party at the University... Continue
BY PRINCE ADEYEMI SHONIBARE Football once again demonstrated why it is regarded as the beautiful game. For more than a month, billions of fans around the world shared in... Continue
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to a thrilling conclusion with Spain emerging as world champions after an impressive campaign that showcased quality, discipline, and consistency. While... Continue
World
The U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced today that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest... Continue
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on Monday April 20, 2026 formally presented his Letter of Credence to the United Nations in New York , United States of America. UN Secretary General... Continue
MUDASHIRU TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, in a powerful demonstration of commitment to... Continue
A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU,... Continue
BY SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE Introduction Over time, it has been observed that diplomatic terms and practices are largely misused and misunderstood in Nigeria. There are publications in the media and... Continue
MARK CARNEY “It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world. Today, I’ll talk about the... Continue
Latest News
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity... Continue
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will appeal the life imprisonment sentence... Continue
The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has approached the Court of... Continue
As international travel continues to gain momentum among Nigerian travellers, industry professionals are... Continue
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three men accused of complicity... Continue
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed a series of Executive Orders establishing... Continue
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda... Continue
In a bid to safeguard power infrastructure in line with current reforms, the Honourable... Continue
The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will today commence its 53rd Annual... Continue
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