Uche Cecil Izuora The Nigerian Navy has dismantled some illegal refining equipment as it sustains fight against illegal refining operations. The Navy operating under DELTA SENTINEL, operatives disrupted three illegal refining sites recovered approximately 85,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. The latest operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER in the Egbema axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, following credible intelligence on the continued activities of criminal elements within the area. The operation led to the discovery of three illegal refining sites…
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Yemisi Izuora emPLE Nigeria has firmed up its capital position as it reaffirms its commitment towards customer service. The firms is excited following the publication of her name on the list of approved companies on the official website of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), indicating that the company has met the applicable recapitalisation requirements, thereby reinforcing its financial strength and capacity to deliver sustainable value to customers and stakeholders across its Life and General Insurance businesses. This marks a significant milestone in emPLE’s growth journey, reinforcing the company’s financial capacity to meet its obligations, pursue strategic growth opportunities and…
Joyce Onwuka The Chief Executive Officer of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMT Foundation), Pastor Mrs Esther Tonlagha, has been honoured among the Top 100 Reputable Women of African Descent, 2026, in recognition of her humanitarian service and contributions to community development. Tonlagha received the recognition at the Africa Women Summit (AWS) UK Conference 2026, held on Saturday at Hilton Croydon, United Kingdom, where she also participated as a panel speaker. The conference, themed “Her Power, Her Purpose, Her Platform,” brought together women, leaders, partners and other stakeholders to discuss women’s leadership, empowerment, purpose and their role in driving…
Yemisi Izuora The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is investing US$25 million to accelerate e-commerce strategy targeting 60,000 local annual active sellers to participate more fully in the digital economy. The World Bank Group says its strategy is to support the expansion of Africa’s digital commerce infrastructure to help small businesses reach new markets, create jobs, and strengthen economic opportunities across the continent. Through Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, the investment is expected to enable approximately 60,000 local annual active sellers to participate more fully in the digital economy, support around…
Yemisi Izuora Nearly 3,000 people in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State benefitted from the latest edition of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) which held there last week. Some 38 patients had surgeries which restored their sights on the first day alone. The beneficiaries thanked NNPC/SNEPCo for the treatment, saying the restoration of their sights would help reintegrate them into society. A total of 2,297 people were seen by the medical team of which 1,458 had eye care services…
Joseph Bakare The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has expressed its commitment and solidarity with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against corruption. The Union declared that Nigerian workers stand firmly behind the Commission’s mandate. The pledge was made when a delegation of the NLC, led by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, who doubles as General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa), paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman in Abuja. Odigie told the EFCC that the visit formed part of a wider continental campaign by ITUC-Africa against illicit financial…
Yemisi Izuora The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to freeze the funds, assets and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities. The concerned entities and individuals have been designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC). The SEC, in a circular to all Capital Market Regulated Entities (CMREs), said the designations were made in line with the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act (TPPA) 2022. The six individuals are Babangida Muhammed Adamu Hammajam, Abdullahi Umar Usman, Ibrahim Abubakar, Adamu Chiroma, Muktar Muhammad Adamu and Yakubu Ogirima Ibrahim. The three designated…
Uche Cecil Izuora Orijin Celebrates and Shapes Cultural Expression at Osun-Osogbo Festival 2026 Guinness Nigeria Reinforces Its Commitment to Culture Through Orijin At Osun-Osogbo 2026 Guinness Nigeria Plc reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating and preserving Nigeria’s rich culture following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival, where Orijin, its proudly African brand rooted in tradition and cultural expression, played a leading role in bringing the festival experience to life. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage cultural event, the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival attracted thousands of worshippers, tourists, culture enthusiasts and dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. This year’s…
Yemisi Izuora After successfully meeting the new recapitalisation requirement for non-life insurance companies prescribed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, (NIIRA) 2025, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (STI) one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies is now more determined to make monumental strides toward achieving its set goals. This feat has reinforced the Company’s financial strength and commitment to long-term growth. The achievement marks another significant milestone in the Company’s journey of building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready insurance business, while positioning it to take advantage of emerging opportunities within Nigeria’s evolving insurance…
Moses Ofodeme President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State. The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candidates are contesting. Among them are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic Congress candidate, Hon. Najeem Salaam. President Tinubu also charged the electorate in Osun State to come out to discharge their civic responsibility…