Fidelity Bank assets cross N11trn
By Chukwuma Umeorah Fidelity Bank Plc grew its total assets to N11.35 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, as the lender recorded higher earnings, deposits and shareholders’ funds during…
EFCC gets 5-day ultimatum to make public probe of Edu cases
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been given a five-day ultimatum to make public the outcome of investigations into corruption allegations involving former Minister…
Group raises concern over worsening oil pollution in Bayelsa
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A coalition of international non-governmental organisations has described the impact of oil pollution on the environment and health of people in Bayelsa State as deeply traumatising.…
Navy begins construction of reference hospital in Abuja, commissions new naval base
From Molly kilete, Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has laid the foundation for the construction of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital and other projects…
Go after kidnappers, terrorists, Army Chief charges troops
By Philip Nwosu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has directed troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal…
Signature Bank Reports Stronger 2025 Performance As Profit Rises To ₦3.59bn
Signature Bank Limited has reported a significantly stronger financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing the Bank’s steady growth trajectory as it continues to strengthen its position…
3rd anniversary: Youths to benefit from reforms in tech, agriculture, sports — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian youths that his administration remains committed to expanding opportunities for them across technology, manufacturing, agriculture, sports, creative industries and entrepreneurship. Tinubu stated this on…
Photos: Early arrivals at Ojude Oba 2026 Festival
Early guests have begun arriving for the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, appearing in colourful and coordinated traditional outfits ahead of the annual cultural celebration. Photos captured…
Ojude Oba: Cultural festival driving tourism, global attention to Ijebuland
By Jimoh Babatunde For decades, the Ojude Oba Festival has remained more than a colourful cultural gathering in Ijebuland; it has evolved into one of Nigeria’s biggest tourism spectacles, attracting…
Muslim faithful leave Mecca after hajj
Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Mecca on Friday after having completed the hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the…
‘No humans on production floor’ – Honda CEO confesses about Chinese automakers
By Theodore Opara Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe’s February visit to a bustling electric vehicle plant in China left him deeply concerned. Like other major automakers, Honda was forced to rapidly…
OIL&GAS: Reforms drive oil, gas investments but output challenges persist
*And pains of subsidy removal linger By Emeka Anaeto and Udeme Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raised hopes when he aggressively overhauled Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through executive orders,…
Beulah: Restoring hope to child-amputees, driving inclusive education
By Elizabeth Osayande FOUNDER of The Irede Foundation, Mrs Crystal Chigbu, explained how she transformed her daughter’s inability to walk into a lifeline of hope for others. Driven by faith,…
FISCAL BLUES: Massive revenue increase, poor budget performance
*Borrowing escalates By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief President Bola Tinubu did not leave anyone in doubt when he promised to significantly increase the revenue of the federal government under…
Hoping Oloyede’s shoes won’t be too big for Aina
By Adesina Wahab After 10 years of serving as the Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede is taking his leave. His…
3 dead as cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak spreads across 32 countries – WHO report
By Chioma Obinna A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has sparked a major global health alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus…
Mastantuono missing as Messi captains Argentina at World Cup
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad. Messi, 38, heads the list, which notably omits Real…
APC denies fielding non-indigenes in Ekiti Reps primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has dismissed claims that a non-indigene emerged as the party’s candidate in its House of Representatives primary elections. The party’s Publicity Secretary in…