An Anambra State High Court has sentenced popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko, to two years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges bordering on aiding and abetting kidnapping and ritual-related offences. Nwangwu was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit alongside two other native doctors…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s leading aviation ground handling company, Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO), has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and service efficiency with the acquisition of ultra-modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to enhance aircraft handling operations across its nationwide network. As part of the strategic upgrade, the company has taken delivery of…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has warned newly sworn-in government officials against holding unauthorised late-night meetings or engaging in conduct capable of embarrassing the state government, cautioning that such actions would attract immediate dismissal. Fubara gave the warning on Thursday in Port Harcourt shortly after inaugurating the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the dates for the presidential and National Assembly polls in line with the new Electoral Act, 2026. Under the updated schedule issued on Thursday in Abuja, Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tension is mounting between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and airline operators in Nigeria following allegations of price-fixing in the country’s aviation sector. The regulatory standoff began after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed that it had received complaints alleging coordinated airfare increases among domestic carriers,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in an awareness and sensitisation campaign at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), aimed at exposing young Nigerians to emerging opportunities in the maritime industry. The event, hosted by the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), formed part of efforts…
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery for the third consecutive year to host the 2026 edition of the +234 Art Fair, a major platform spotlighting Nigeria’s growing creative economy. In a statement on Thursday, AFC said the four-day international exhibition, themed “Inclusivity,” will hold from March…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian equities market closed on a bearish note on Thursday, declining by 0.41 per cent as investors lost N515 billion in market value, with Zenith Bank Plc emerging as the most traded stock by value. Despite the overall downturn, Zenith Bank stood out in market activity, recording the highest value of…
By Seun Ibiyemi The naira recorded a largely stable performance on Thursday, trading within a narrow range against the United States dollar across official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official window, the local currency hovered around the ₦1,350 mark to the dollar, reflecting relative calm in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Market participants…
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, received members of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) today on a courtesy visit to the Ministry.Discussions centered on a potential collaboration to streamline revenue management and ease of doing business in Lagos State.Present at the meeting were the Ministry’s officials, and IMAN EXCO…
