SIFAX Shipping Bonded Terminal has commissioned a new office building at one of its operational bases in Lagos. The new complex, which would house the staff, and officials of government agencies like the Nigerian Customs Service and Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, among others, was commissioned officially by Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Executive Chairman of SIFAX …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, recently hosted key stakeholders from the public and private sectors at the maiden edition of its Business Without Borders forum held in Lagos and Abuja, on 25 and 28 August 2026, respectively. The event, themed “Strengthening Nigeria-China partnerships for sustainable growth” …

… Nigerians to Buy Shares Using BVN The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has unveiled plans for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued at approximately ₦2.15 trillion (US$1.6 billion), with a targeted participation of up to 10 million Nigerian investors through a secure and technology-driven subscription process integrated …

In what promises to be a defining moment in Africa’s capital market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited formally began the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the signing ceremony for the offer of 4.1 billion ordinary shares, which is expected to open the doors of ownership …

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has urged residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and support Labour Party (LP) candidates in the 2027 elections. Otti, who spoke through his Deputy Governor, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, said voters had a responsibility to determine the leadership of the state and country …

An aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has said that the 2027 presidential election will be less challenging for President Bola Tinubu than the 2023 election, citing his political alliances and governance performance. Olayinka said during an interview on TVC Breakfast on Monday …

The Nigeria Immigration Service has asked Nigerians in the United Kingdom who completed their Contactless Passport Application but are yet to receive their passports to submit their details for resolution. The NIS made this known in a post on its X handle on Sunday, directing affected applicants to complete a …

At least 15 villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State have been deserted following a fresh wave of attacks by bandits. Residents who spoke to the BBC said insecurity had also worsened in Funtua, Dandume and Bakori local government areas, particularly in communities across the southern part of …

Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway may experience delays as the Federal Government begins a two-week repair of the Kara–Berger Bridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The intervention involves the replacement of expansion joints on the bridge and is expected to continue until Tuesday, September 22. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance …

Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called for greater investment, collaboration, and professionalisation of Nigeria’s creative industry, stressing that African indigenous knowledge must be transformed from cultural heritage into a sustainable source of innovation, economic value, and opportunity for future generations. Afolabi made the call at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General …