SIFAX Group has been honoured with the Distinguished Gender Inclusion Award at the just-concluded 2025 Women in Maritime and Shipping Conference, organized by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping on Friday, May 30, 2025. The prestigious award, presented during the high-profile event in Lagos, is the only recognition conferred at the …
Read More »Glo to provide best roaming service for Nigerian travellers
Nigerians who are travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season now have an unmatched deal from Globacom, which enables them to make calls and enjoy data while on pilgrimage at the most competitive rate. Globacom and its roaming partners are offering the most affordable tariffs for customers going …
Read More »Ignore Smear Campaign Against IGP Egbetokun, CASA Tells Nigerians
The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging Nigerians to disregard all unfounded attacks on his person and leadership. In a statement released on Friday, May 30, 2025, the President …
Read More »Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s National Rating to ‘A+(nga)’, Affirms Long-Term IDR at ‘B’
Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has affirmed Fidelity Bank Plc’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ and upgraded its National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(nga)’ from ‘A(nga)’. The upgrade, announced on May 29, 2025, reflects the bank’s strengthened capital buffers and improved profitability, signaling continued positive momentum in …
Read More »Ex-AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru’s ‘N76bn, $31.5m fraud trial’ adjourned till June 4
The trial of Mallam Ahmed Kuru, a former managing director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), over alleged fraud amounting to N76 billion and $31.5 million, has been adjourned until June 4, 2025, by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Kuru is …
Read More »Aliko Dangote: Relentless Builder of Minds, Dreams, and Nations
By Abiodun Alade In a world where wealth often cloaks itself in private luxury, Aliko Dangote has chosen instead to wrap his fortune in the fabric of legacy – woven through classrooms, lecture halls, dormitories, and the dreams of generations to come. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the …
Read More »Deyemi Okanlawon hails Japan filming as best experience of his life
Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has opened up about his recent adventure filming in Japan, describing it as the best experience of his life. The movie star, who made his debut in the Japanese entertainment industry in March 2025, recounted his experience during a feature appearance on a Japanese program. …
Read More »BREAKING: Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Agency Challenges Amnesty International’s Insecurity Report, Requests Publication Halt
Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser, has summoned Amnesty International Nigeria over an upcoming report it claims misrepresents the country’s security situation under President Bola Tinubu. In a letter dated May 28, 2025, and addressed to Amnesty’s Director, the NCTC expressed …
Read More »Cobhams Asuquo Shares How His Disability Shaped His Drive and Success
Renowned Nigerian music producer Cobhams Asuquo has opened up about how being blind has motivated him throughout his life and career. In a recent interview with Hip TV, Cobhams explained that his disability pushed him to work much harder than most people. “Being aware of my blindness made me put …
Read More »To Nigerian Musicians, the Headies Matter More Than the Grammys – Lojay
Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee, Lojay, has stirred conversation in the music industry after declaring that The Headies Awards hold more value for Nigerian artistes than the Grammys. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion The “Monalisa” crooner made the statement during a recent interview with Hip TV, urging Nigerian musicians to place greater …
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