By Seun Ibiyemi Honourable Afeez Olalekan Awojobi, popularly known as UP AWO, has expressed his intention to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly in the 2027 elections, outlining an agenda centered on inclusive development and community transformation in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. In a statement outlining his vision, Awojobi…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, and the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the weekend, joined family members and well wishers to pay their last respects to late Chief Mrs. Florence Mutola Oladipo. The deceased is the mother of Engr. Mrs…
Afrobeats star Asake has announced plans to release his fourth studio album titled M$NEY on May 1, marking a major milestone in his music career. The singer, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, revealed the release date on his Instagram page, @mrmoney, with a striking teaser video showing a stone carver crafting what appears to…
Nigeria’s ongoing electricity sector reforms could face major setbacks if regulatory uncertainty and weak coordination between federal and state authorities are not urgently addressed, a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned. The report, titled “Priority Actions for the Successful Evolution of Nigeria’s Multi-Tier Electricity Market,” said the country’s transition toward a decentralised electricity system requires…
By Seun Ibiyemi SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Kudi Badmus, FCA, as its new Executive Director, in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s leadership team and accelerating its growth strategy. The bank said Badmus brings over three decades of professional experience spanning banking, energy, and infrastructure sectors, positioning her…
Thousands of jobs are at risk in Lagos following the shutdown of several inland container terminals, as operators lament severe cargo shortages from Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports. The Association of Bonded Terminals Operators of Nigeria has confirmed that ITC Container Terminals, Alliance Container Terminal, and Creseada Container Terminals have ceased operations due to lack…
…Blames opposition crises on poor leadership, internal rivalries By Seun Ibiyemi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security and intelligence agencies to investigate Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments allegedly referencing the violent “Operation Wetie” era during a recent opposition parties’ summit in Ibadan. The ruling party described the governor’s remarks as…
By Seun Ibiyemi United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reported an 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, as deposits rose to N27.2 trillion from N24.3 trillion recorded in 2024. The bank disclosed this in its audited financial results released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. over…
Polaris Bank Ltd and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have inaugurated an Export Express Support Centre aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and providing practical support for exporters, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The stakeholders at the launch event stressed that stronger partnerships among financial…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective from July 1. The agency clarified that no such tax had been approved, urging Nigerians to disregard the message and rely only on verified government communication…
