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Airtel Africa increases its share buyback program to $65m, aiming to reduce capital and boost shareholder value amid foreign exchange pressures. Learn more
Nigeria’s NAFEM turnover surged to $1.41bn on August 17, 2026, marking a five-week high as foreign exchange activity rebounds. Learn more about the FX mark
• Eight major oil firms nearly double Q2 profits Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Crude oil prices rose sharply yesterday as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, including an attack
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved the disbursement of a total sum of N3.007 trillion revenue generated in July to the federal government, the
• Fingers govs, top officials, says it may breed intimidation •Urges Peace C’ttee to convene parties, INEC, others’ meeting Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday raised concerns
• Finance minister hails FG for improving FAAC from N600m in 2023 to N2.8trn Amby Uneze in Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the Minister of Finance and
• TCN: Facility to ensure reliable supply to 70,000 residents Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The federal government yesterday commissioned upgraded transmission infrastructure at Alausa and
• Bringing down cost of living is our priority, party declares Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the President Bola Tinubu’s administration over rising food
Deji Elumoye in Abuja Bank of Industry Limited (BOI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and support after its N250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond was oversubscribed
• Says describing categories of people as drug lords create permissible environment for violence Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Government of Nigeria has sent a clear and unambiguous message that the
Fatima Mamman-Daura In 2008, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated today (August 19) as World Humanitarian Day (WHD) in honour of humanitarian personnel killed and injured in the course
Fortis Global Insurance Plc announces key board appointments, including Dr. Umar Faruk Umar and Ufuoma Ibru, to strengthen operations and corporate governa
Weak sentiment leads to a significant equity market downturn on the Nigerian Exchange, wiping N544bn off market value. Discover key indicators and stock mo
FMDQ turnover reached N426.5tn in seven months, driven by strong foreign exchange transactions and demand for OMO bills in Nigeria’s financial markets.
Investors placed N1.73tn bids for FGN bonds at the August 2026 DMO auction, with N1.56tn allotted. Discover the strong demand and falling yields.
Standard Bank is considering an OPay stake before its $4bn US IPO. This move could boost OPay’s investor base and give Standard Bank exposure to Nigeria’s
Babafemi Ojudu queries the Federal Government on the Akure-Ado Ekiti road project, demanding answers on why a dual carriageway became a single refurbished
Discover how purposeful innovation is driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s capital market, enhancing investor experience, and resolving operational fric
President Tinubu holds closed-door meetings with top officials like Akpabio and Doguwa at Aso Rock as official 2027 presidential campaigns commence today.
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) honours LAUTECH VC, Prof. Razaq Kalilu, for his significant contributions to art, scholarship, and leadership. Read more h
18 youth football teams have qualified for the TFA Future Liga 2026 Grand Finale. Discover the finalists competing for honours in U-11 and U-13 categories.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja. The demolition exercise began on Tuesday in Maitama, shortly after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ord...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Defence Minister, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), and senior lawyers have called for reforms to Nigeria’s approach to election security, particularly in the massive deployment of security personnel and political mobilisation witnessed durin...
Victor Osimhen maintains the best goals-per-minute ratio in Serie A since 2020/21, outperforming top strikers despite leaving Napoli. Discover his impressi
Uncertainty is trailing the planned September 27 elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation, with stakeholders mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation?...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges to deliver critical projects, including healthcare and roads, before leaving office, ensuring development f
Anchor University, Lagos, has unveiled a 10-year strategic roadmap (2026-2036) including plans for its relocation to a permanent site in Mowe, Ogun State.
Bright Osayi-Samuel’s impressive start to the Championship season, topping EFL defensive stats, strengthens his case for a Super Eagles return. Read more.
President Tinubu and EFCC Chairman meet to discuss the management of seized houses nationwide, following a recent dispute over the freezing of Osun State a
Kaduna State University dismisses ASUU’s claim of over 200 academics leaving due to poor conditions, citing global staff movement and significant achieveme