The Federal Government has announced plans to commence emergency repairs on a critical portion of the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway to ease vehicular movement and boost national economic activities. Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, made the announcement over the weekend during an inspection visit to the severely damaged section of the road. The Abuja-Kaduna section of […]

The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the N12.3bn fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko, and three others, after the anti-graft agency formally withdrew the case on Wednesday. The EFCC had in suit No. FHC/L/20C/2025, filed 13-count charges against Otudeko, […]

The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries and the redeployment of four existing ones to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr. Muhammad Dagaceri, issued to journalists on Wednesday in Dutse, the state capital, by […]

Tomorrow’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to be one of the party’s most politically charged gatherings since its formation, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching. The NEC is expected to confront a host of contentious issues, including deepening internal divisions, zoning controversies, the influx of defectors, […]

Schneider Electric has unveiled Zeigo™ Hub by Schneider Electric, a new digital platform designed to help organisations decarbonise their supply chains at scale. This innovative solution will also enable companies to meet their Scope 3 emissions targets and advance toward net-zero goals with confidence and clarity. The platform empowers organisations to engage suppliers of all […]

The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it generated N301.8 billion from the B’Odogwu platform since its roll out on November 11, 2024. The command said it also achieved a total collection of N204.7 billion for the first half of 2025. This figure, according to Customs Area […]

Zambiawomen’s national team head coach Nora Häuptle has admitted that Nigeria were the better side after her team’s crushing 5-0 defeat in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Friday. The Copper Queens boss did not mince words following the drubbing at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, conceding that her side […]

Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion with a fifth round knockout at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Victory saw Ukraine’s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC and WBO champion added his British opponent’s IBF belt to his collection. Early in the fifth […]

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of completing a permanent return to Galatasaray after the Turkish champions reached an agreement with Napoli for the Nigerian striker’s services. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Galatasaray have agreed a €75m (£65m) deal with the Serie A club for the 26-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at […]

Interswitch, an African integrated payments and digital commerce company, has earned a prominent place on the CNBC and Statista list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies. Published on CNBC’s global platform, the list spans payments, lending, insurtech, digital banking, and blockchain, among others. Interswitch’s inclusion in the payments category places it among a select group […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for a national cultural reorientation to combat the widespread abuse of Nigeria’s currency and the growing public glorification of illicit wealth. Speaking at a sensitisation forum held in Lagos at the weekend, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said that beyond arresting offenders, the agency is now focused […]

Paul Onuachu has suffered an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly that could sideline the Nigerian striker for up to four weeks, dealing Trabzonspor a significant early-season blow. The 31-year-old frontman, who only recently completed his permanent move from Southampton, sustained the injury in a warm-up match against Azerbaijani side Araz Nakhchivan. According to a […]