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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). She succeeded Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who led the Council since its inception in June 2024, according to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. …

Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed a new special advise for Oil and Gas. This appointment comes shortly after the suspension of the former special adviser Felix Isere. The appointment was announced on Friday, by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor in a signed statement. “It is …

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing Nigerians with uninterrupted and seamless access to identity verification and authentication services. He said the Commission’s digital identity platforms, including the NIN verification portal, are fully operational and accessible to stakeholders across the country. Adegoke also advised Nigerians …

There is tension brewing at Lagos State University (LASU), as both academic and non-academic workers have downed tools indefinitely. The workers, under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, began the strike on Thursday, July 31, citing unresolved welfare issues with the university …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has officially joined Turkish giants Galatasaray in a blockbuster €75 million deal, the biggest transfer in Turkish football history. Travel guides to Nigeria The 26-year-old, who enjoyed a prolific loan spell last season with the Istanbul-based side, returns to the club on a permanent basis after …

Tottenham Hotspur have secured a significant transfer coup, agreeing to a season-long loan deal for Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano late Thursday night. The move, finalized around 11:40 PM WAT, marks a key addition to manager Thomas Frank’s squad ahead of the 2025-26 …

Management of Dangote Cement has announced that it will commission the 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of this year, which is expected to strengthen the company’s position in Africa and contribute significantly to its exports. Chief Executive of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, in a note …

  Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has lauded the Dangote Cement Plc for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian economy, urging the company to join hand with the government in bridging the housing gap in the country. Speaking during a tour of the company’s …

  …New Era to Focus on Capacity Building and Professional Excellence The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fidelity Bank Chapter, has inaugurated Mr. Audifax Onuoha as its new Chairman, at the Chapter’s 4th Investiture and Patron Conferment Ceremony, held at Fidelity Bank’s Head Office, Fidelity Place, Lagos. The …

  Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most resilient and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). On track to set an unprecedented benchmark, Wema Bank’s H1 …