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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 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. …

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 …

From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to the moment they arrive at their destination. Here are the latest measures at …

The determination of the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR to rid Nigeria of illegal weapons has recorded another major breakthrough, as the *Tincan Island Port Command* of the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted a large consignment of *small arms and light weapons* concealed in containers.   The seizure …

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and Africa. The meeting focused on expanding investment opportunities in Canada and exploring how the Dangote Group, alongside other …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. Under the new pricing structure, the refinery has reduced the ex-depot …

The West African Examinations Council has released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results and outlined how candidates can check their performance online. In an update posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, WAEC announced that candidates can now check their results online after generating or recovering …

Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Solomon Odeniyi, Stephen Angbulu, Animasa-hun Salman, Dele Ogunyemi, Dirisu Yakubu and Chima Azubuike President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces, raising the military’s annual wage bill from N660bn to N924bn in what …

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 …