Transportation

LASWA’s Captain Afotan retires after 28 years

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO A veteran boat captain with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Captain Claudius Adeleke Afotan, has officially retired after an illustrious 28-year career marked by an unblemished safety record. Widely respected for his exceptional discipline and professionalism,

Transportation

NRC halts Warri-Itakpe train for 72 hours over technical issues

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has once again announced the temporary suspension of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), just under three months after a previous disruption. Operations were halted on Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following what the Corporation described as “unforeseen technical challenges.” The announcement

Aviation

Reckless airport land acquisition: ABSE boss, Idu, wants FG to conduct assessment

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Chairman of Aviation Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) 2025, Mr Fortune Idu, has called on the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to conduct a comprehensive land-use assessment that will identify land-use cases that can free up airport land. In his welcome speech at the ABSE 2025 held at the NIGAV […]

Money

GTCO share price crosses N100 as LSE dual listing drives investor demand

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has become the first Nigerian banking stock to surpass the N100 mark, following a month-long rally driven by strong investor appetite and renewed confidence after its dual listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The stock, which was valued at N71.50 on June 16, surged by […]

Money

NCC proposes new flexible licensing framework to boost telecom innovation

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a draft General Authorisation Framework designed to foster innovation and support emerging technologies across the nation’s telecommunications landscape. Targeted particularly at startups and digital services not covered by existing licences, the proposed framework seeks to provide a more adaptive

Money

Insurance stocks add N59bn in H1 as sector capitalisation hits N586.86bn

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The market capitalisation of insurance stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rose by N59.37 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025, reaching a total of N586.86 billion as of June 30. This marks a significant gain from N527.50 billion at the beginning of the year, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the sub-sector. Data […]

Money

FG’s tariff freeze pushes power sector subsidy to N1.94trn in 2024-NERC

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Federal Government’s decision to freeze electricity tariffs for most consumer categories has triggered a dramatic rise in subsidy spending, with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reporting that the subsidy bill surged to an all-time high of N1.94 trillion in 2024. According to NERC’s latest report, the freeze—initiated in December

Money

FCMB backs TEHC with $40m loan for $150m Louisville project in Eko Atlantic

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd (TEHC) to finance the flagship Louisville Phase 1 residential tower in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, with a $40 million loan facility. The tower, comprising 157 high-end residential units including two- and three-bedroom apartments,

Money

Nigeria misses $1bn leather export target as earnings stall at $921m

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria’s quest to build a billion-dollar leather industry by 2025 has faltered, with export earnings reaching only $921 million in 2024, according to figures from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Despite high expectations from the National Leather and Leather Products Policy launched in 2021, the sector remains heavily reliant on raw […]

News

Tribute To An Icon: His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR

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By Senator Basheer Lado, CON The passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a profound national loss — and for me, an intensely personal one. Throughout his life, he personified the highest ideals of patriotism, integrity, and devotion to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Yet, beyond his […]

News

Disagreement greets move to establish Malaria Eradication Agency

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By Tunde Opalana Mixed feelings greeted the Senate Bill for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Eradication as critical stakeholders in the health sector on Thursday in Abuja gathered to dissect the piece of legislation. The disagreement came to the fore during public hearing on the bill seeking for the establishment of the agency as […]

News

National Council of Nigerian Legion seeks synergy with Military Pensions Board

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By Andrew Orolua In a renewed move to reposition the Nigerian veterans’ welfare agenda, the Chairman of the National Council of Nigerian Legion, Ms. Grace Morenike Henry, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB) in Abuja. The visit, which marks her first formal engagement with the MPB leadership, […]

News

27m Nigerians with disabilities locked out of digital future – DBI President

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By Ukpono Ukpong The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, has raised concerns that more than 27 million Nigerians living with disabilities are at risk of being excluded from the country’s unfolding digital transformation due to systemic and structural barriers. Speaking in Abuja at a sensitization workshop themed […]

News

NiDCOM commends declaration of July 5 as Ijaw Day in Houston

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the official recognition of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City of Houston, Texas, USA, describing it as a proud and historic moment for the Ijaw people, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large. According to a statement signed by […]

News

Troops kill several terrorists, deny thieves access to crude oil worth N291m- – DHQ

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By Andrew Orolua Nigerian troops, even as they mourn former late President Muhammadu Buhari, launched offensive attacks in several theatres resulting in heavy causalities on the part of terrorists and criminals . The huge successes achieved includes the foiling of oil theft worth over Two Hundred and Ninety-One Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Thousand, Four […]

News

Media, watchdog of the society, partners for national devt – Al’Makura

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By Tom Okpe Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al’Makura has said the media is the watchdog of the society and also, a partner in national development. Al’Makura, who represented Nasarawa South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber also informed that as a broadcast journalist in his early days, he understands that journalists are […]

News

Delta Civil Service ‘dress code committee’ submits report

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By Owen Akenzua A Five – Man Committee on Dress Code for civil servants has officially presented a report to the Head of Service of Delta State, Dr (Mrs) Mininim Oseji in Asaba. Receiving the Report, the Head of Service commended the Committee for a job well done and promised to ensure that civil servants […]

Top Stories

Reps Receives 36 requests for state creation

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By Tunde Opalana The House of Representatives has received 36 proposals for new states across Nigeria. The North Central zone has the largest demands of 12 proposed states, followed by the North West with 7 demands, North East with 6 demands and South East with 5 demand. The South South has the least demands of […]

News

Odumegwu-Ojukwu tasks Diasporans to end medical tourism

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By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has challenged Nigerians in diaspora to end the current spate of medical tourism by their compatriots. She also implored them not to see the United States of America and Europe as their ‘permanent homes,’ but to begin to take proactive steps in […]

News

Kebbi signs MOU with Romania to boost economy through mineral devt

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By John Bassey The Kebbi State Government under the leadership of Governor Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Romania to develop the solid mineral sector in the state. This partnership is expected to significantly enhance the economic development of Kebbi State. Governor Nasir Idris’ drive to […]