The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) expresses profound outrage, deep sorrow, and unequivocal condemnation over the continued captivity of pupils, students, and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State more than two weeks ago. The sustained ordeal, marked by brutality and psychological terror, is yet another grim reminder of …

Growth momentum strengthened in the Nigerian private sector during May. Marked rises in output and new orders were recorded, with firms ramping up their purchasing accordingly. Expansions in employment remained muted, however. On the price front, higher fuel costs continued to cause sharp increases in input costs and output prices, …

New global principles and practitioner guide set out a responsible way to measure how organisations are found, interpreted and represented in AI-generated answers AMEC, the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication, has launched the AMEC GEO Principles and a companion resource, A Practitioner’s Guide to GEO Measurement, to …

The average retail price of household kerosene rose sharply across Nigeria in April 2026, with several states recording prices close to ₦4,000 per litre, according to the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data. The report showed that residents of Sokoto, Lagos and Kebbi paid some of the highest prices, …

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) has urged the federal government to focus on tackling worsening insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living affecting millions of Nigerians. Atiku made the call while reacting to recent comments by the presidency defending Nigeria’s borrowing profile and …

Victor Ochei, former speaker of the Delta state house of assembly has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ochei, who also serves as President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, announced his resignation in a personally signed statement issued on Thursday, ending his decade-long membership of the ruling party. The …

Enyeh Julius Akpovire, the Publisher and Managing Director of The Witness Newspaper, will be honoured with the African Media Personality Award at the 15th edition of The Voice Achievers Award and Business Summit scheduled to hold in London on August 21, 2026. The prestigious event, organised by The Voice News …

  Fidelity Bank Plc recorded 37.9 per cent growth in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026 as the international commercial bank continued to expand its core banking market share. Interim report and accounts of Fidelity Bank for the three months ended March 31, 2026 released at the …

Much more than commemorating the annual Children’s Day marked every May 27, Zenith Bank Plc is championing the narrative that children are the true leaders of tomorrow. The Bank has deepened its investment in carefully curated initiatives that elevate children across education, financial literacy, health, digital inclusion, and social protection, …

  At Wema Bank, we have spent the last few years reimagining what Children’s Day can look like for Nigerian children.   What started as a celebration has evolved into an intentional platform designed to build confidence, encourage leadership, promote financial literacy and create meaningful opportunities for children across different …