By Rukayat Moisemhe Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Chairman, Seplat Energy Plc, has underscored the importance of a transparent, innovative and investor-friendly capital market to drive sustainable economic development. Udoma gave the advice at the 30th Anniversary Pearl Awards Night with theme: ” Celebrating a Legacy of Corporate Excellence”, on SundayContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku QNET, a direct selling wellness company has called on regulators and the media to distinguish legitimate direct selling from scams and protect young Nigerians from fraudulent practices. The Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Cherif Abdoulaye, said this at a two-day QNET Product Expo in LagosContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation Ltd./Gte has emerged Africa’s Most Responsible Organisation at the 2025 SERAS Sustainability Awards held in Lagos on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Foundation secured the prestigious continental prize at the 19th edition of Africa’s leadingContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Oluwatope Lawanson Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has commended the workplace policy of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), describing it as healthy and worthy of emulation. Arogundade gave the commendation at the 2025 ReportHer Award ceremony held on Friday at the AmberContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams/Oluwatope Lawanson Mrs Adunni Akindele, Chairman, Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos, has donated vehicles to enhance security operations and emergency medical response within the community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chairman presented four patrol vehicles, two buses, and an ambulance to theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Diplomats and travel experts have urged African nations to strengthen bilateral agreements and simplify visa rules to support seamless movement across the continent. They made the call at the maiden Heirs Insurance Travel Festival held in Lagos on Saturday. Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Manuel Innocencio, speaking onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria has formally shifted from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle, marking a significant advance in the ongoing modernisation of its capital market. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that T+2 settlement means securities and funds from trades will now be settled two business days afterContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Society for Family Health (SFH), through its affiliate organisation, SFH Access to Health (SFH Access), on Thursday inaugurated the CoElevate Catalytic Fund. The initiative is aimed at strengthening health innovation and supporting startups across Nigeria. The fund, developed with the support of the Lagos State MinistryContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Grammy-nominated Nigerian DJ and producer, Damie, says balancing tradition and innovation remains the driving force behind Afro house’s global expansion. Afro house is a popular music genre in Nigeria, characterised by a fusion of traditional African rhythms, beats, andContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi A foremost sports stakeholder, Aderonke Atoyebi, has called for technocrats to be appointed to lead Nigeria’s sports sector. In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, Atoyebi noted that professional expertise, rather than political appointments, is essential if the country hopesContinue Reading
