A new crisis has emerged in the Oyo State branch of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), after a falling out between the State Chairman, Princess Oyeronke Akinlolu, and the State Secretary, Comrade Okunade Aderoju. The dispute arose over accusations of misconduct, insufficient internal consultation, and unilateral decisions leveled against the …

There are moments in politics when the real test of a man is not whether he wins easily, but what he does when the outcome turns against him. This is one of those moments for Senator Ned Nwoko, who is contesting the result of the recent APC senatorial primary for …

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per …

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a professor in the Department of Chinese Studies, Ifeanyi Odinye, following allegations of misconduct. The suspension came days after the lecturer was physically assaulted and stripped by some students following an alleged attempt to sexually molest a female student. …

  Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria. The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in …

The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), in collaboration with NIRSAL Plc and other partners, has convened finance-sector professionals from across Africa in Lagos for the AFRACA Masterclass on Inclusive Finance for Climate Resilience and Artificial Intelligence for Financial Services and Agricultural Finance. The week-long programme brings together participants from …

  Speaking at a prestigious lead lecture honoring the legacy of “Zik of Africa” in Accra, a prominent Nigerian academic and mentor Ogochukwu Nweke has called for a dismantling of historical narratives imposed on Africa and urged the continent’s youth to reclaim their heritage. Addressing an audience that included Chairman …

Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, bringing together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. Themed “Unlocking …

By Abiodun Alade There are moments when a company listing is more than a transaction. It becomes a statement about who gets to participate in wealth creation. The proposed public offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals could become one of those moments. If completed as currently contemplated, the …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, and Nucleus Software, a leading provider of lending and transaction banking solutions, have successfully advanced to FinnAxia® 9.0, marking a significant milestone in their long standing partnership and shared commitment to driving innovation in transaction banking. The milestone reflects more than …