By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reinforced its commitment to community development and corporate social responsibility by donating a specialized, adjustable dental chair to the dental unit of General Hospital, Apapa, Lagos. The donation, presented by a delegation led by the Director of the Special Duties Department on behalf of the Council’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has approved its Group Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside a final dividend payment, subject to regulatory approval. In a corporate disclosure referencing its earlier announcement of January 2, 2026, the bank informed Nigerian Exchange Limited and the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Access Holdings Plc has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the Group’s Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside a proposed dividend payment, subject to regulatory clearance.GTCO, Zeneth bank, others dominate NGX as trillion-naira club The decision was taken at the Board meeting…
By Adeyemi David Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), accusing the agency of unlawfully invading his Abuja residence. The suit, filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court, is challenging a search warrant allegedly issued on February 4…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervened in the foreign exchange market last week, purchasing about $190 million to moderate the naira’s rapid appreciation at the official window. The move followed a strong rally by the local currency, which had appreciated significantly before retreating during the final three trading sessions that ended…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a strong footing on Monday as investors gained N804 billion, driven by renewed buying interest in key equities. Market capitalisation rose by N804 billion or 0.64 per cent to close at N125.968 trillion, up from N125.164 trillion recorded at the start of trading. Similarly,…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured state governors of his administration’s plan to establish state police, describing it as a crucial step toward curbing insecurity and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. Tinubu made the announcement on Monday night during an interfaith breaking of the fast ceremony, attended by governors from across the…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday evening hosted an interfaith breaking of the fast with Nigeria’s State Governors, bringing together Muslim and Christian leaders as the country observes Ramadan and Lent. In his remarks, President Tinubu emphasized that beyond politics and policy, Nigerians are “first a people of conscience,” urging leaders to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Wale Adewole, on Monday paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua of Modakeke, and Ataoja of Osogbo, reinforcing efforts to strengthen collaboration with communities and traditional institutions in executing the Nigeria Customs…
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has defended Executive Order 9 (EO9), stating that it does not amount to the President making new laws but rather enforces constitutional provisions on the custody of Federation revenues. Yakubu, who also serves as Secretary of the Implementation Committee on Executive Order 9, said…
