The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano.   The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah, Category Manager. …

…Dangote Sponsors Trade Fair   Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago has declared that Niger State is open for business for the Dangote Group and other players in the Organised Private Sector (OPS)c. Speaking while declaring open the Trade Fair yesterday, the governor said the state is endowed with abundant and largely …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE When the word “xenophobic” is talked about, most affected African countries tend to focus on the pains being experienced by their citizens in South Africa. For a moment, it calls for Nigeria and the rest of the African continent to pause and ask, how did we get …

This is to notify Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and the investing public that First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc (the Company), has appointed Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga (Dr. JB) as an Executive Director, effective 13 May 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership capacity across strategic finance, governance, risk management, and institutional transformation. Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga brings twenty-four (24) years of experience …

Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, standing in long queues, and hoping you’d finish before closing time. For many Nigerians, this was the reality: time-consuming, stressful, and …

  In his bid to justify why he wishes to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly to represent the good people of Yewa South State Constituency, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olusegun Olugbemileke Amore, has appealed to elders …

  The Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF) delivered a powerful night of music, memory, and cultural reverence as it honoured legendary broadcaster and Afrobeat historian Benson Idonije in a special “Prelude to 90” edition of its Jams & Vibes session.   Held at Bature Brewery, the event brought together leading …

  Students of the faculty of engineering at Nasarawa State University Gudi Campus who were abducted by gunmen have regained their freedom. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the victims are currently receiving medical care and psychological support following their ordeal. The Police Public …

Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40.   News of his death was confirmed on Tuesday by some of his colleagues in the film industry, including Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe, who paid tribute to the late actor on social media.   Reacting …

  Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting Gross Earnings growth of 45.6% from N1.04 trillion in 2024 to N1.52 trillion in FY 2025, reflecting stronger topline momentum across core business segments. The Group recorded …