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Zedvance To Triple Lending after Disbursing N120bn To SME’s in 2025The Group Managing Director of Zedcrest, parent company of Zedvance, Adedayo Amzat, has announced a strategic shift in the firm’s asset deployment, committing 100 per cent of its active loan portfolio to small and medium enterprises and critical ecosystem enablers. This is in a major move to address the... Continue
Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele, Others To Speak At ‘Invest Lagos Summit 3.0’ To Hold June 8-9The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr.Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair, Lagos Finance & Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as key speakers for the third... Continue
UBA Foundation Marks World Environment Day 2026 With Tree-Planting Initiative in Iconic Lagos SchoolsIn commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, the UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a tree-planting exercise at two of Lagos’ most iconic educational institutions – King’s College, Lagos, and CMS Grammar School,... Continue
Ojo Wins Silver While Kolawole Secures Bronze At 3rd Ranking Wrestling Series In MongoliaAFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Damola Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in securing medals at the Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW), 3rd Ranking Series in Mongolia. The UWW Ranking Series, which allows athletes to earn crucial seeding points for upcoming global championships, saw Nigeria’s Ojo Damola... Continue
Enyimba Bows Out of Federation Cup After Penalty Shootout HeartbreakAKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Enyimba FC’s quest for President Federation Cup glory came to an end on Saturday as the People’s Elephant suffered a penalty shootout defeat to fellow Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City FC, following a fiercely contested Round of 16 encounter that ended 1-1 in regulation... Continue
Oyo Advisory Council Chairman Backs Makinde, Urges Unity Over Orire School KidnapThe Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman has thrown its weight behind the ongoing efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde to secure the release of schoolchildren and their teachers abducted by gunmen in Orire Local Government Area of the state. The Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), met... Continue
Eleven Years After Arraignment, N3.1bn Fraud Trial of Ex-Benue Governor Suswam Yet to EndMore than 11 years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and his former Commissioner for Finance, Omodachi Oklobia, over an alleged N3.1 billion fraud, the high-profile case remains unresolved amid a series of adjournments, judicial reassignments and procedural delays. The... Continue
Jimoh Ibrahim’s Election To Key UN Committee A Proud Moment For Nigeria, Says BA LAW LLPBA LAW LLP has congratulated Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee, describing the achievement as a major milestone for Nigeria and a testament to the confidence the international community has in his leadership. In a statement, the... Continue
Entertainment
The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr.Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair, Lagos Finance & Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede,... Continue
As part of activities commemorating its centenary anniversary, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) has announced the constitution of the Governing Board for the Daily Times Centenary Awards, a landmark national... Continue
OKHMA Global Limited, the official marketing consultant for Carnival Calabar & Festival, Africa’s Biggest Street Party and one of the continent’s most recognised cultural and tourism events, has called... Continue
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought excitement, refreshment, and memorable experiences to this year’s Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting the... Continue
MultiChoice Nigeria, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the reunion show for the BBNaija ‘10 Over 10’ season will premiere on Monday, 8 June 2026. Hosted by media personality... Continue
Afrobeats icon and entrepreneur D’Banj deepened his role as a business mogul and advocate for African creatives after presenting The C.R.E.A.M. Platform 3.0 at the Milken Institute Global Conference... Continue
Education
The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE What began in 1998 as a modest educational dream with just eighteen pupils and six teachers operating from a single wing of a duplex in Omole... Continue
On Thursday May 21, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar “Youths... Continue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by... Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires... Continue
ILESANMI TOMISIN ADELEKE The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI), a centralised AI-powered platform designed to consolidate the country’s fragmented education data... Continue
Editorials
Crime
MICHAEL AKINOLA Two men, Stephen Bona, 31, and Michael Adeniyi, were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting at Ogba on Friday over allegations of defiling a 15-year-old minor.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 32-year-old man, Samuel Nsughter, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Friday over allegations of impersonating as a Nigerian Army officer and unlawful possession... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 45-year-old man, Samuel Kojo, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Friday over allegations of defiling a 17-year-old minor. According to the charge sheet... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A 57-year-old woman, Oriola Motunrayo, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court on Friday over allegations of signing a bail bond to obstruct justice for Adesola Oriola.... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects in Ijebu-Ode believed to be connected to a kidnapping and murder incident in Edo State. ... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba has on Monday, 28th April, 2026, arraigned 13 men over alleged offences that occurred at Ojo area of Lagos. P.M.EXPRESS... Continue
Politics
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), one of the fastest-growing political parties in Nigeria, has stated that it believes in the principles of leadership, consultation, inclusiveness, and consensus-building. While throwing... Continue
SEGUN ORIJA The upcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State is not just another routine change of leaders, it is a major test for the state’s future.... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE One of Nigeria’s opposition parties, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has endorsed the outcome of its nationwide primary elections and unveiled a reconciliation drive aimed at healing internal... Continue
The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has raised concerns over what it describes as external interference in the Accord Party’s presidential nomination process, insisting that Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim remains the... Continue
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu (Constituency 2) have rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Mr. Moruff Alli-Balogun as the winner,... Continue
Princess Damilola Sonayon-James is the newly nominee for Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. She is a sustainability professional with experience in governance,... Continue
Business
The Group Managing Director of Zedcrest, parent company of Zedvance, Adedayo Amzat, has announced a strategic shift in the firm’s asset deployment, committing 100 per cent of its active... Continue
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, the UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability... Continue
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in... Continue
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the recently concluded EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading development finance... Continue
The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, is set to deliver the 14th Convocation Lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), and will also receive... Continue
Nigerian investors, entrepreneurs and businesses are being presented with new opportunities to expand their footprint beyond Africa as Grenada emerges as one of the Caribbean’s most attractive destinations for... Continue
Feature
Health
A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue
Senior government officials, nutrition experts, healthcare professionals, regulators, development partners, and industry stakeholders Tuesday convened at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja for the official launch of the ‘Choose Milk... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board organized a six-day intensive training programme on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for Officers on Operational Level drawn from the thirty-three... Continue
PROSPER OKOYE Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday. They said poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment... Continue
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with Society for Family Health and partners hosted the End of Project Dissemination Meeting for the SHINE Research on... Continue
In its efforts to strengthen reproductive health services and improve maternal health outcomes across the state, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced the adaptation of the... Continue
Interview
Metro
The Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman has thrown its weight behind the ongoing efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde to secure the release of schoolchildren and their teachers abducted... Continue
Over 500 shanties, illegal shops, and dilapidated buildings in Nnewi have been marked for demolition by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Commissioner Barr. Chijioke Oseloka Ojukwu... Continue
In response to rising fuel costs and increasing operational expenses, inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has rewarded 1,000 outstanding drivers in Lagos and Abuja with fuel... Continue
inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has launched a social initiative to encourage parents to pay closer attention to their children’s emotional well-being and create space for open... Continue
CHUKA UBAH A housewife, Mrs. Dotun, has filed a suit against her husband, Waheed, at the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking for dissolution... Continue
Today, Sunday May 31 on World Vape Day 2026, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Research Hub joins consumer groups across the globe to mark the power of tobacco harm reduction... 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
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Damola Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in securing medals at the Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW), 3rd Ranking Series in Mongolia.... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Enyimba FC’s quest for President Federation Cup glory came to an end on Saturday as the People’s Elephant suffered a penalty shootout defeat to fellow Nigeria... Continue
Nigeria youth midfielders, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke, were among the standout talents at the Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026 held in Lagos.... Continue
Buruj Football Club midfielders, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke, have successfully featured in the Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026 and are now among... Continue
The stage is now set for the commencement of the 3rd edition of the Fans For Fun (FFF) Under 17 Unity Cup football Tourney among Local Governments and Local... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Reigning African champion Ogunsanya Christianah has won Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing 3rd world wrestling series in Mongolia, a tournament that is comparable to the... Continue
World
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
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has outlined the country’s job-creation strategy, emphasising that sustainable employment growth is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms under the Tinubu... Continue
Latest News
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole... Continue
The Group Managing Director of Zedcrest, parent company of Zedvance, Adedayo Amzat, has announced... Continue
The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating... Continue
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, the UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Damola Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in... Continue
AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA Enyimba FC’s quest for President Federation Cup glory came to an... Continue
The Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman has thrown its weight behind the ongoing... Continue
More than 11 years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned former... Continue
BA LAW LLP has congratulated Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, on his election as... Continue
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, Hon Segun Odunmbaku, has felicitated with... Continue
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