Yemisi Izuora The Director-General (DG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has sought the collaboration of all stakeholders in the nation’s financial system in its current regulatory drives aimed at fully exploring the potential of the investment space for sustainable development of the country. The SEC DG, made the appeal in his keynote address delivered at the Emerging Africa Capital Limited Investor Summit & Awards event with the theme “Deploying and Mobilizing Capital and Investment Strategies in a Shifting Global Economy”,. He noted that recent reforms initiated by the commission to transform the capital market…
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Moses Ofodeme The National Chairman, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday. Yilwatda noted that the occasion is not only a moment of celebration for our great Party and our nation, but also an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the life, legacy, courage and enduring contributions of a statesman whose political journey has profoundly shaped the democratic evolution and development trajectory of our country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s life has been defined by uncommon vision, resilience, strategic leadership, and an abiding commitment to…
Joseph Bakare The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) compensate subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Commission said subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards of service delivery. Under this directive, erring operators will compensate affected users directly for breaches of Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) shall be required to pay these compensations for instances of poor quality of service recorded within specified…
Ken Okeke The Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba, have nabbed 38 suspects, including 20 suspected female commercial sex workers and 18 males. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a brothel in Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area. Among those arrested are the manager of the facility, a supervisor, a bar attendant, and a storekeeper. The operatives stormed the brothel located at Y-Junction in Okpuno on Saturday night, uncovering what authorities described as a major criminal hub allegedly involved in prostitution and the peddling of hard drugs. Items recovered during the operation include illicit substances such as Tramadol, Indian…
Joseph Bakare Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has encouraged citizens to pray for the peace and development of Kwara State and Nigeria at large. The Governor who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Religious Matters, Reverend Timothy Akangbe, during the celebration of Palm Sunday by Christians in the State emphasized the need for humility, love and unity in daily living. Thousands of Christians in Kwara State joined their counterparts across the world to mark Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The celebration also signals the end of the 40-day Lenten fast and the…
Yemisi Izuora Leadway, one of Nigeria’s non-banking financial conglomerate has strengthened its commitment to celebrating, empowering, and amplifying the achievements of women across diverse industries through Hersurred, its women-focused initiative that spotlights impact, leadership, and innovation. Launched in 2024, Hersurred by Leadway has grown into a dynamic platform that fosters meaningful conversations about leadership, enterprise, creativity, innovation, and impact in collaborations with exceptional women. Over time, the platform has strengthened its commitment to recognising women who are not just participating in their fields but are redefining them. This year, the women-led initiative will make a bold, intentional shift from…
Precious Obogo The Bayelsa Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, has assured that the Bayelsa Independent Power Project would soon be completed and will address the unreliable electricity supply in the State capital. The project on completion would be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu, the Commissioner said. The Yenagoa Independent Power Project was embarked upon by the Governor Douye Diri-led Administration, pledging to solve the persistent blackout experienced in the Bayelsa State capital. The facility, which will provide 50 Megawatt electricity fired from gas turbines, is located at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government area, near Yenagoa.…
Tunde Bakare A new chapter is being written in the story of education in Nigeria. It is a chapter where students are not just learning about the future but actively building it. At the Kola Balogun College of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering, Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, that future is already taking shape. Through the generous support of Engr. (Dr.) Kola Balogun of MOMAS, the College has been equipped with advanced programmable robots and modern computer systems. These are not just tools. They are gateways to creativity, innovation, and real world problem solving. This is more than an…
Joyce Onwuka In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s Women Network convened an intimate and thought provoking gathering under the theme “Women Who Raise the Bar,” spotlighting women as cultural architects shaping business, creativity, leadership, and community. Anchored in the global IWD theme “Give to Gain,” the event explored how women influence culture by the value they give through access, mentorship, ideas, creativity, and leadership and how that giving fuels collective progress. The company’s Managing Director, Michael Ehindero, in a welcome address, reaffirmed Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s belief that inclusive leadership and opportunity are essential to long term growth. He noted…
Uche Cecil Izuora Leading energy giants in Africa, including Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Gabon, Mozambique, Namibia, and Tanzania, are increasingly seen as lower-risk alternatives to Middle Eastern crude suppliers. The ongoing Middle East conflict has pushed European and Asian buyers to focus on African volumes due to lower insurance premiums and more predictable delivery times compared to volumes passing through high-risk routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The conflict has upended global energy markets, cutting off supplies of approximately 8 million barrels of crude per day and 20 per cent of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Brent…