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U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has welcomed the pardon and release of Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a herdsman in alleged self-defence. Jackson was granted a pardon on Tuesday by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as part of a Christmas and New …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to renew their registrations between January 1 and January 31, 2026. Emomotimi Agama, SEC director-general, disclosed this during a weekend interview in Abuja. The commission said the renewal window forms part of broader efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance across …

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while 19 others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Lokoja–Okene highway on Tuesday. The Sector Commander of the Kogi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Tenimu Etuku, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lokoja. Etuku said that …

The federal government has filed money laundering and illegal funds concealment charges against a former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges arise from allegations of money laundering involving funds of unlawful …

The Nigerian naira experienced a market-wide rally on Tuesday as foreign transactions and import payments eased. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been funding rising demand for US dollars amidst a sustained decline in FX inflows. FX data published today showed that the naira strengthened by 0.45% to ₦1,449.99/$ …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE By any standard, Nigeria’s ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is one of the most consequential financial sector reforms since the 2004-2005 consolidation that shrank the number of banks from 89 to 25. Then, as now, the stated objective was stability to have stronger balance sheets, better shock absorption, …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group and one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, reaffirmed its deep commitment to the nation’s creative economy by serving as a key partner of ‘An Evening of Fashion, Art & Lifestyle’, an exclusive celebration of African luxury fashion and contemporary art. The …

…Ogun Speaker urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate Dangote Celebrating the atmosphere of conviviality in which the company operated during the outgoing year, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant has reinforced its dedication to sustainable development and inclusive progress with strong emphasis on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and empowerment programmes for its host …

The Kano State Government on Wednesday officially unveiled the Cycling Kano 2025 jersey ahead of the highly anticipated cycling event scheduled for Saturday December 20, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of healthy living across the state. The unveiling ceremony, held at the office …

By Abiodun Alade Within the space of 48 hours, Aliko Dangote offered Nigeria a rare demonstration of what leadership looks like when power is exercised with responsibility and consequence. First came the announcement of a N100 billion annual education support programme — a decade-long N1 trillion commitment projected to keep …