BY BLAISE UDUNZE  When a nation is bleeding economically, with inflation at historic highs and citizens gasping for survival, one expects government policy to offer relief, not suffocation. Yet, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel does the exact opposite for …

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution …

Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company, has reported a rise in its revenue to N3.356 trillion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2025. This is compared with N1.071 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. The energy company, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. and the …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, struck out the criminal charge filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and its top officials. Justice Hauwa Yilwa struck out the suit, in a ruling, following an application for the withdrawal of the …

Grace Andreas Karka, Managing Director of Bonghe Microfinance Bank, has been sentenced to five years in prison for fraud involving N32 million. The EFCC prosecuted Karka, revealing unauthorized fund transfers and criminal conspiracy. Justice Benjamin Lawan Manji of the Adamawa State High Court has delivered a verdict of five years’ …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has credited President Bola Tinubu’s bold policies for fostering market stability and empowering women, saying the Renewed Hope agenda is becoming a reality after two years of citizens’ patience. Speaking on Thursday at the 25th anniversary of the National Women’s Conference, organised by the Committee of Wives …

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the state government to take immediate action to end the widespread practice of drying cassava flour on roadsides across the state. The move aims to safeguard public health and promote food safety standards. The call followed a motion jointly sponsored by …

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, says no fewer than 90 mining sites have been recovered from illegal miners across the country. Alake made the disclosure in Akure on Thursday at the ongoing South-West stakeholders’ dialogue organised by Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba social-cultural group; DAWN Commission, and South-West governors. …

  The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has condemned in strongest term the two years internal divisions, reckless and wasteful expenditures, and a crisis of identity within its circle after admitting that the hijack of the Branch by the President and the General Secretary, Williams Akporeha and Afolabi …

…Says CSR Initiative signposts Dangote’s Commitment to Community Education Empowerment   In furtherance of its commitment to educational development and community empowerment, leading Pan-African Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has made a huge donation of education materials to public Schools in Lagos, an initiative aimed at fostering academic success and …