By Adeyemi David A 32-year-old Uber driver, Godswill Amfor, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry valued at N7 million. Amfor, who resides in the Mende area of Maryland, Lagos, is facing a charge of stealing. The prosecutor, ASP Donjour Perezi, told the court that…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Mr. Bolaji Lawal, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy by providing inclusive platforms that connect artists with markets, investors and global audiences. Lawal made this known at the opening of the third edition of the +234 Art Fair 2026, themed “Inclusivity”, held…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to reinforce transparency, accountability, and integrity across the nation’s railway sector. The assurance was given by Mr. Alexander Chukwumah, Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RAAC), Lagos Office, during a courtesy visit to NRC Managing…
By Seun Ibiyemi Aviation security expert and former Lagos airport commandant, Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd), has drawn attention to what he describes as the “misplaced spending priorities” of the federal government, highlighting the $25 billion spent on federal refineries that remain non-operational. Speaking in a chat with BusinessPointer on the parallel between the refineries…
…Revives adult literacy commission By Adeyemi David Nigeria’s federal government has imposed a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in a bid to strengthen the quality and financial sustainability of existing institutions. The decision was announced by Tunji Alausa after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja,…
No fewer than 10 persons, including nine soldiers, were killed and scores of women abducted when terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked Ngoshe town in Gwoza Local Government Area on Wednesday night, BusinessDay reports. Sources said the heavily armed militants stormed the remote village shortly after residents broke their fast during the…
By Adeyemi David The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday urged key government agencies to ensure a structured rollout and seamless implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project ahead of its inauguration on March 27. Gbajabiamila made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, describing the initiative…
By Seun Ibiyemi Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc says it remains committed to delivering customer-focused financial solutions while expanding its ecosystem across banking, funds management, pensions, and payments. Head of Group Corporate Communication, Mrs. Oyinade Adegbite disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasizing the bank’s long-standing focus on innovation, excellence, and understanding customer…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji has called on women to step forward confidently, claim their value, and lead with purpose as the bank prepares to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). Umeoji made the remarks on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking ahead of the bank’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi Investors on Wednesday lost about N101 billion on the Nigerian stock market as sell-offs in major stocks reversed two consecutive days of gains on the trading floor. The downturn was driven by heavy profit-taking in stocks such as Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Jaiz Bank Plc, Chemical and Allied Products Plc, Union Dicon…
