By Segun Giwa Shine FC of Akure on Tuesday defeated Academy FC in the last preliminary match of the President Bola Tinubu Sports Festival organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), Ondo State chapter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, which started on Nov. 6,Continue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State, says 319 students have benefited from its 12 tuition-free academic programmes. Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution, stated this on Monday in Owo at a news conference heralding the 15th convocation and 18th Foundation Day ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi GCR Ratings has upgraded NEM Insurance Plc’s national scale financial strength rating to AA+ (NG), citing “sustained competitive strength” in the non-life market. The agency, in a statement on Monday,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Emomotimi Agama, SEC Director-General, says the renewed Capital Market Master Plan will align closely with Nigeria’s National Development Plan. Speaking at the Capital Market Committee meeting in Lagos on Monday, he said theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed plans to begin recapitalisation for all capital market intermediaries in 2026, marking a major regulatory shift. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the commission’s Director-General, revealed the move duringContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie A leading healthcare solutions provider, JNC International Ltd, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying they have brought stability and progress to the healthcare sector. Mrs Ronke Adiele, Head of Sales, Medical and Surgical Solutions, Nigeria and West Africa, JNCI, spoke in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Damilola Nubi Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, the Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, says Africa needs a decisive shift from charity-based poverty reduction to enterprise-driven prosperity anchored on innovation, entrepreneurship and accountability. Asikhia spoke at the 57th Inaugural Lecture of Babcock University, titled, “It Is Time to Use Functional Businesses toContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Concerned retirees on Monday appealed to the Ogun Government to suspend the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) policy. A retired public servant, Mr Daniel Akanji, speaking on behalf of the retirees during a protest at the government office in Abeokuta, said the policyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Two groups of persons with disabilities on Monday renewed calls for stronger government action and better coordination to support underrepresented disability clusters. Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) made the call during a Political Economy and Gender Analysis of Underrepresented GroupsContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Yellow has recorded a fifth consecutive win at the second West African Trophy tournament in Abuja after beating Zambia by 23 runs. The game played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Monday, saw Zambia win the toss and asked Nigeria to bat. In the firstContinue Reading
