By Oluwaseun Nubi The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Community, Oba Semiudeen Kasali, on Wednesday honoured distinguished community contributors with chieftaincy titles as part of activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary. The conferment ceremony, held at the traditional ruler’s palace in Igbogbo, Lagos, recognised individuals whose commitment, philanthropy and service haveContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Team Nigeria athletes say they are well prepared and confident of winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships scheduled to hold in Lagos from Aug. 9 to Aug. 14. Some members of the team and officials expressed their optimism in separate interviews with the NewsContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike The District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 404B4, Mrs Patience Ngene, has urged the federal government to tackle grassroots hunger, linking poor nutrition to rising diabetes cases nationwide. Ngene made the call during a news conference on Friday in Lagos while unveiling the district’s agendaContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Hajia Queensley Segoshime, has urged members to uphold ethical standards and safeguard the integrity of the accounting profession. Segoshime gave the charge at the investiture of Mrs Salome Ajayi as the 26th ChairmanContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria have recorded total assets of N180.37 trillion, representing 41.8 per cent of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the 2026 State of Enterprise Report. The report, released by EnterpriseNGR in Lagos on Tuesday, said the Financial and ProfessionalContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde Prof. Adesoji Ademuyiwa, Nigeria Hub Director, National Institute for Health Research Global Surgery Unit (NIHR GSU), says the organisation has transformed surgical research, training and patient care in Nigeria over its 10 years of existence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NIHRContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) has inaugurated Dr Joyce Odiachi, the Acting Managing Director of International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, as its 16th President. The investiture, held on Friday in Lagos with the theme, “Roots and Wings: Empowering Women, Transforming Lives”, brought together industry leadersContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Dr Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun governorship election, has unveiled his governance blueprint, prioritising security and local government autonomy. Adebutu told newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday that his administration would also prioritise agriculture, education and rural development. TheContinue Reading
L-R: Executive Director, Finance, Xpress Payment Solutions Ltd., Mrs Temitope Ajanaku; Director, Xpress MTS, Mr Kayode Oladipupo; Chairman, Xpress MTS & Pioneer Director, Xpress Payment Solutions Ltd., Mr Akin Fanimokun; Founder, Xpress Payment Solutions Ltd. & Chairman, Xpress Holdings, Dr Awa Ibraheem; and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the rapid growth of stablecoin usage in Nigeria as a new channel for cross-border payments. The IMF said digital assets linked to the U.S. dollar were easing payment challenges but creating fresh regulatory concerns. Continue Reading
