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The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, has assured party members that primary elections will be held to produce candidates for the 2027 general elections. He assured that necessary measures would be taken to ensure a level…
The Ebonyi State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, has declared that the 2023 governorship candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, will soon join the ruling All…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) women leader in Bauchi State, Fatima Nuhu, has urged president Bola Tinubu to address insecurity and economic hardship in the country. Nuhu, who is a member of Central Unity Forum, a pro Shehu Buba group, however said Tinubu stood a better…
Sequel to the pardon granted 11 convicts on death roll in Niger State, the people of Gaba community in Lavun local government area of the state have kicked against the decision. LEADERSHIP reported that the 11 convicts pardoned were from Amfani a neighbouring village of Gaba…
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has formally launched a new student initiative, the Student Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (S-NACAT), at Dorben College of Digital Technology, Dutsen-Alhaji, Abuja. The anti-graft group said this is a bold…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has announced a firm deadline of November 28, 2025, for all market participants—including brokers, dealers, broker/dealers, and custodians—to upgrade their systems and processes. This move is aimed at ensuring the smooth…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola is set to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), scheduled to take place from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Nice, France. Oyetola will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the…
The Integrity Group for a Better Nigeria (IGBN) has commended the untiring efforts of the military in curbing terrorism, especially neutralising terrorists’ commanders, saying their operations have yielded significant results in Northern Nigeria. IGBN’s spokesperson, Daniel…
The Nigerian equities market yesterday extended its bullish run as price uptick in Oando Plc and 30 others pushed the overall capitalization to cross N71 trillion. The All-Share Index rose by 354.25 per cent, representing a gain of 0.32 per cent, to close at 112,781.73…
Oando Plc, has declared N4.1 trillion in revenue and profit after tax of N65.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. This impressive performance showcases the strength of Oando’s business model, despite a challenging operating environment. The audited results revealed…
Workers at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have issued a strike notice threatening to shut down power supply in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Niger States, putting millions at risk of blackout. The Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies…
Despite mounting concerns over Nigeria’s high inflation, nearly half of the country’s business operators are preparing to increase their spending in the coming months, according to the latest survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The May 2025 Inflation…
The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has set its sights on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the creative industry as a move to reimagine the Nigerian healthcare system. Recall the Nigerian health sector faces a multitude of challenges that hinder effective…
Veteran actor and lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo and actress, film producer, interior designer, businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr. Carolyna Hutchings have been appointed as Brand Endorsers for Royal Electronics, under the umbrella of SIMS Nigeria Limited. This dual endorsement…
Nigeria and Ghana are working in concerted to catalyze African capacity and content inter-regionally that will accelerate job creation across the continent, support diversity and inclusion for a balanced workforce. To achieve this laudable initiative, the Nigerian Content…
Access Bank Plc, has partnered with the Gates Foundation and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) to empower 50,000 female Cash In and Cash Out (CICO) agents across Nigeria through a new financial inclusion initiative. The initiative, titled Scaling Female Agent Networks in Nigeria,…
Nigeria’s internet subscriber base declined slightly to 141.98 million in April 2025, down by 176,202 users (0.12 per cent) from January, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In its latest industry statistics published on its website, the commission said…
