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The high court of the federal capital territory sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday granted bail to former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, in the sum of N200 million over an alleged N15.7 billion fraud case. In a ruling delivered by Justice Jude Onwuzuruike, the court …

Justice James Omotosho of the federal high court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, May 25, 2026 adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman till June 2, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ali Bello, a nephew of the former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, …

A federal high court sitting in Abuja will today, May 26, 2026, deliver judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of Goodluck Jonathan, a former president, to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu is expected to rule on whether Jonathan remains qualified to seek the office of President …

Nestlé Nigeria has convened government representatives, healthcare professionals, development partners, academia, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and the media at the Nestlé for Good Summit 2026, a stakeholder platform focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen communities, and support more sustainable food systems in Nigeria. At a …

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is emerging as a major driver of Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, following the country’s sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. In its latest assessment, S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to “B” from “B-”, citing stronger …

Adetayo Olowookere, CEO of Sirtified Perfumes and founder of the Dhamma perfume brand (including FAB-LAB and ARO-FAC perfumes), has lamented the ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure. He explained that the disruption has driven global crude prices higher, severely increasing the cost of importing goods into Nigeria.   …

Boluwatife, the son of Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, Adeoye Aribasoye, the speaker of the Ekiti state house of assembly, Bolaji Olagbaju; the deputy speaker, and Richard Apolola, the chairman of Ekiti South-West local government, have emerged as candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 …

The Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that a winner has emerged from its governorship primary election held on Thursday. The party maintained that no official result has been announced and urged members of the public to disregard the claims circulating on the …

Emirates Skywards is celebrating its members over the next few months with the launch of ‘Season of Rewards’ – a global campaign packed with bonus Skywards Miles and Tier Miles, enhanced Cash+Miles savings, partner reward flight offers, and accelerated earning opportunities across partner airlines, hotels, car rentals, holiday packages and …

Lotus Bank Limited is battling to recover the sum of ₦1.5 billion allegedly diverted by one of its officials from its system in 2024, The Witness reports. According to an affidavit sworn to by Sunday Gbadebo, a fraud investigation officer with the bank and filed before the Federal High Court …