By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors recorded a combined gain of N3.162 trillion. Capitalisation climbed 2.01 per cent, rising from N157.094 trillion on Friday to N160.256 trillion, underscoring sustained demand across the exchange. The All ShareContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon French President, Emmanuel Macron, says Africa is the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, stressing the need for greater investment to strengthen its sovereignty. Macron said this at the Africa Forward Summit holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 11 to May 12, with the theme: “Africa Forward: PartnershipsContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that poor implementation of its 2025 agreement with the Federal Government could trigger fresh action across Nigerian public universities. ASUU President, Mr Christopher Piwuna, gave the warning on Monday at a news conference held after the union’s NationalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon France is strengthening its partnership with Africa to boost the continent’s economy and advance business growth, Mr Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said. Barrot said this at the Africa Forward Inspire and Connect Business Summit holding from May 11 to May 12 inContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina Children’s Parliament has intensified its campaign for girl-child education and child rights with an awareness drive at Government Girls Secondary School, Mashi, in Mashi LGA. The campaign was organised in collaboration with the Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development and Save the ChildrenContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has described China’s zero-tariff policy for African goods as a major opportunity for Nigeria’s exporters. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, the Director-General of the chamber, said this in Abuja while reacting to China’s decision to remove tariffs on goods from 53Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) have commenced discussions on the development of major tourism infrastructure projects across Nigeria. A statement issued in Abuja by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity of ICRC, saidContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The National President, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), Mohammed Buari, says the association has disbursed more than N14.6million for 140 students’ scholarship. Buari made the disclosure at the 2026 Reunion Conference of UNIFEMGA, held at Oduduwa Hall of OAU, on Saturday, in Ile-Ife. HeContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says the 10th EU-Nigeria Business Forum will boost investment and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The envoy made this known at the 2026 EU Day celebration which was held on Saturday, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mitimeth, has urged the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) to mentor coastal communities and young innovators on commercialising waste into sustainable businesses. Idachaba-Obaro made the call in Lagos while delivering a lecture at the 2026 OlutumbiContinue Reading
