By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). Mbekeani made the call while delivering a keynote address at theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops have neutralised a notorious bandit commander identified as Alti, who allegedly terrorised communities along the Gusau–Funtua road and surrounding areas in North-West Nigeria. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Alti was killed during a recent military operation, dealingContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus Mr Taofik Adegbite, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Platforms Ltd. says strengthening indigenous technical capacity and expanding local participation in offshore operations remain critical to driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. Adegbite said this in a statement on Monday as indigenous offshore engineering and subsea services firm,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to far-reaching reforms and long-term national development. Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Lecture organised by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation in Ikenne, Ogun. Represented by Minister of State for Health andContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Amb. Abhishek Singh, the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, says Indian companies have cumulatively invested about 27 billion dollars in Nigeria across key sectors of the economy. Singh disclosed this on Thursday while opening the 2026 India Trade Expo organised by the Indian HighContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has reaffirmed support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing cooperation as vital to strengthening democratic governance. APGA National Chairman, Mr Sly Ezeokenwa, spoke during an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. He said the party’sContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned traders at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex against exploitative market practices, particularly price fixing and the illegal “no return, no refund” policy. FCCPC gave the warning during a sensitisation visit by the commission to the BalogunContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Lagos, March 4, 2026 (NAN) Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) says it remains committed to delivering customer-first financial solutions while expanding its ecosystem across banking, funds management, pensions and payments. Mrs Oyinade Adegbite, Head of Group Corporate Communication, GTCO, made this known to newsmen on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Lagos traders against enforcing the illegal “no return, no refund” policy. Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator of the FCCPC Southwest Zone, made this remark during the inauguration of new executives of the Phone and AlliedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) on Wednesday spotlighted Islamic inheritance, urging fairness and swift wealth distribution to prevent family disputes and protect vulnerable heirs. At its 2026 Ramadan Tafsir lecture, speakers stressed that inheritance in Islam is a moral duty rooted in justice, compassionContinue Reading
