The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election, Hon.Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has assured the people of the state that he will not disappoint them, adding that he will provide more dividends of democracy to the rural …

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the Federal Government over the allocation of ₦1.08tn to the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, in the 2026 Appropriation Act, describing it as evidence of “a blueprint to defraud Nigerians.” Atiku’s reaction followed …

Rwanda has declared Friday, August 7, 2026, a public holiday to mark Umuganura Day, the country’s national harvest festival, a tradition that dates back to the pre-colonial era. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Public Service and Labour on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. According to Legit, the holiday …

The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the freezing of accounts linked to Western Metal Products Company (WEMPCO) Limited across 27 commercial banks and fintech firms over an alleged ₦61.45 billion debt owed to United Bank for Africa (UBA). In a ruling delivered on April 2, Justice …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says issues surrounding its planned nationwide strike have largely been addressed following a meeting with the federal government.History The association had earlier warned it would embark on a strike from August 10 if its demands—ranging from unpaid salaries and allowances to broader welfare …

  …Expansion Project to Strengthen Nigeria’s Position as a Major Cement Export Hub   Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued over $800 million for the expansion of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production …

By Blaise Udunze Do you know that history rarely produces leaders whose names become synonymous with development? In Nigeria’s post-independence political history, only a few governors have achieved that distinction. And, among them stands Dee Sam Mbakwe, whose tenure as Governor of the old Imo State between 1979 and 1983 …

As MSMEs across the South-East seek opportunities for growth, market expansion and cross-border trade, Stanbic IBTC, in partnership with the Anambra State Government, convened the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The summit, organised in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of …

By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most …

Growth was maintained in the Nigerian private sector during July as firms again signalled a marked increase in new orders during the month. In turn, output and employment also rose, albeit modestly. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures softened. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®). Readings …