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Africa Prudential Reinforces Growth And Digital Transformation Strategy At H1 2026 Investor CallAfrica Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions, successfully hosted its H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, convening institutional investors, shareholders, investment analysts, regulators, and members of the investment community to discuss the company’s financial performance, strategic priorities, and outlook. ... Continue- Senator Ojudu Raises Alarm Over Rise of ‘Yahoo Economy’ in NigeriaFormer Ekiti Central Senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has raised concerns over the growing influence of internet fraud on Nigeria’s social and economic landscape, warning that the recent decline in business activities across Ado Ekiti following intensified operations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed the dangers of... Continue
- CIBN, ACAMB Push For Financial Inclusion, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Growth For The Banking IndustryChartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and sustained growth through strategic mandates and frameworks, aimed at closing the financial gap and empowering more small, and medium enterprise... Continue
- Abia North: Orji Kalu’s Investment in Education Is the Best Form of Empowerment, Says University DonA university lecturer, Professor Kalu Eni, has described Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s sustained investment in education, youth development and women empowerment as the most effective and enduring form of empowerment, saying it offers long-term benefits that outlive material handouts. In an article published on electronic media, on Monday, the... Continue
Entertainment
Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects... Continue
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates have barely settled into Biggie’s House and Biggie is already keeping them on their toes. After splitting the housemates into all-male and... Continue
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed satisfaction with the newly completed world-class television studio at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Headquarters and the... Continue
Sunday July 26, at exactly 7p.m, Biggie officially opened his doors, and the Season 11 housemates arrived with big energy, bold personalities and one mission: to cement their place... Continue
Flytime Group, a leading Nigerian entertainment company founded by Cecil Hammond, is expanding into international sports with the launch of Team PRONC, a new racing team set to compete... Continue
The wait is almost over as Big Brother Naija Season 11 premieres this Sunday, 26 July ushering in a new season of drama, competition and entertainment. Hosted by... Continue
Education
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
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
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old man, Ibrahim Ariyo, was arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations of conspiracy, defilement of a 3-year-old boy, and theft. The charges... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Ejike, has been arraigned before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos over allegations of stealing a public address speaker from a church premises.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Two men were on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over allegations of conspiracy, attempted kidnapping and unlawful entry in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arraigned a 22-year-old man, Afeez Balogun, before a Lagos Magisterial District Court over alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arraigned a 19-year-old, Umar Mohammed Abubakar, before a Lagos Magisterial District Court over alleged conspiracy to commit armed robbery... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 46-year-old man, Anjorin Kayode, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court over allegations of assault occasioning harm. The defendant was brought before the court... Continue
Politics
The governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State received a major boost on Monday as the Otunba Tunji Oredipe (OTO) Team donated a fully equipped... Continue
The Presidency has told Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that appointing personal staff including Cooks aren’t sufficient as a strategy for uniting the country. Speaking in an... Continue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of its National Campaign Council and its Sub-Committees for the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August, 2026.... Continue
ABIODUN KOMOLAFE p The current state of what we call “politics” in Nigeria throws one back in time. One is reminded of Nigeria if, after decades, someone goes back... Continue
It was a gathering of purpose, pride, and politics on Thursday, July 23, 2026, as the APC Amazons of Ikorodu Federal Constituency hosted a colourful Party Appreciation Day... Continue
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
Business
The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general election and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has empowered 2,557 farmers across... Continue
Africa Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions, successfully hosted its H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, convening institutional investors,... Continue
Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and... Continue
The Nigerian Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund (NB/FOETF) has awarded a secondary school scholarship to Ayomide Avose, a young student who gained national recognition as the keynote speaker at... Continue
HENRY OBIEKA Nigeria’s banking industry is entering one of the most significant transformation periods since the 2005 banking consolidation exercise. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing recapitalisation programme... Continue
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of... Continue
Feature
Health
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Diabetes monitoring tools in Nigeria have expanded with the availability of the Karknee Blood Glucose Meter. The device is designed for families and healthcare facilities to check... Continue
The Orashi National Congress, ONC, a notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, has congratulated renowned Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Prof. Ureh Annabel Oparaodu, on her election as Chairman of... 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
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
Interview
Metro
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of High Chief Oluwatoyin Bajela-Oko-Osi, the Baale of... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Five young Nigerian women have recounted how they were lured abroad with promises of legitimate jobs, only to be forced into commercial sex work in Côte d’Ivoire.... Continue
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
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
Nigeria U-17 Golden Eaglets midfielder, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has indicated that he is now open to partnering with reputable brands as a Brand Ambassador. The announcement signals a... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Team Nigeria continued its outstanding campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday, producing a memorable Day Four performance highlighted by three gold medals in weightlifting... Continue
England-based Nigerian coach Demi Emmanuel Olutoge has unveiled an ambitious blueprint aimed at transforming Nigerian football, declaring his readiness to work in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to... Continue
Flytime Group, a leading Nigerian entertainment company founded by Cecil Hammond, is expanding into international sports with the launch of Team PRONC, a new racing team set to compete... Continue
BAMGBOSE GBENGA OLAWALE The National Sports Commission (NSC) says Team Nigeria remains firmly on course to achieve its medal targets at the 2026 Commonwealth Games following another podium... Continue
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE The Technical Adviser of Elkanemi Warriors FC, Mr. King Emmanuel, has appealed to football stakeholders, supporters, and the people of Borno State to rally behind the... 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
The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027... Continue
ADEOLA OGUNLADE The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD),... Continue
Africa Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions,... Continue
Former Ekiti Central Senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has raised concerns over the growing influence of... Continue
Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in... Continue
The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the... Continue
BEN AHANONU As Nigeria stands on the precipice of the landmark 2027 electoral cycle,... Continue
Abia North: Orji Kalu’s Investment in Education Is the Best Form of Empowerment, Says University Don
A university lecturer, Professor Kalu Eni, has described Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s sustained investment... Continue
The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry... Continue
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin... Continue
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