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…Call for stronger support for indigenous manufacturers   Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described the Dangote Group’s investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic transformation across Nigeria and Africa, citing their impact on job creation, import substitution, foreign exchange conservation and economic competitiveness. The experts spoke …

A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of American rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict comes nearly 30 years after the rap icon was killed in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who was declared wanted over an alleged $14.86m fraud, to make himself available for questioning. The commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, stated this on Monday while reacting to Sylva’s allegation that the anti-graft agency had conducted …

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi having a handshake with Lagos State NDC governorship candidate Funso Doherty The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has met with the party’s governorship candidates and other key stakeholders as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The …

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, is dead. He was aged 64. Orbih, a close ally of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday, August 31, 2026. In a statement announcing his death, the family said it was made “with profound …

Nigerian companies increased business activity at a much faster pace in August amid greater success in securing new orders. In turn, purchasing and employment also rose, although the pace of job creation was only muted. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures ticked higher. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic …

By Blaise Udunze   Another Nigerian journalist is dead. The newsroom mourns. Photographs flood WhatsApp platforms. Colleagues and their readers or listeners write emotional tributes. Media associations issue condolence messages. Politicians describe the deceased as a “great professional.” Friends gather at the funeral. The body is buried.   In several …

By Olutayo Irantiola At the 80th United Nations General Assembly High-Level Political Declaration Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Nigeria reaffirmed its global commitments to expand access to mental health services for millions of citizens and transition away from punitive suicide laws. This important step made the country join the …

  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria.   The Kano …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, successfully hosted the 2026 edition of its Together4ALimb Walk recently. This year’s event attracted a significant turnout, with employees, beneficiaries, families, partners, and members of the public coming together for a commemorative awareness walk in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos. …