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Ebele Iyiegbu: Why Ahava Conference is more than a networking event

Vincent Afolabi 2 October 2025 0

Ebele Iyiegbu, convener of the Ahava Business Conference UK 2025, says this year’s gathering will equip entrepreneurs and leaders with “real tools, real connections and real results” needed to thrive in today’s economy. Set to hold on October 4 at Hilton London Olympia, the event is themed

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Obi Cubana, Grace Ofure to headline Ahava UK 2025 business summit in London

Vincent Afolabi 29 September 2025 0

Business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across sectors will gather in London on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the Ahava Business Conference UK, an event designed to spotlight growth, finance and entrepreneurship. Themed “Empowered for Impact”, this year’s edition will highlight how Nigerian resilience and enterprise are shaping global conversations on business

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Dangote Group mourns Phyna’s sister killed by truck in Edo crash

Vincent Afolabi 31 August 2025 0

Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna. Ruth died on Sunday, weeks after being involved in a road accident with one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo state. In a statement signed by its […]

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FAAC shares N2trn among FG, states, LGs in July

Vincent Afolabi 23 August 2025 0

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says it distributed N2 trillion among the three tiers of government in July 2025. The disclosure was made at the August FAAC meeting chaired by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy. In a statement on Friday, Muhammed Manga, director of information and public relations […]

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NLNG signs 20-year gas supply deals with six third-party firms

Vincent Afolabi 23 August 2025 0

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has signed long-term gas supply agreements (GSAs) with six third-party suppliers in a move to secure feedgas for its operations and support future expansion. The 20-year contracts, which come with extension options, will deliver about 1,290 million standard cubic feet per day of gas to NLNG’s facilities on Bonny Island, Rivers […]

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Ogun APC suspends Gbenga Daniel over alleged anti-party activities

Vincent Afolabi 20 August 2025 0

The Ogun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state, over alleged anti-party activities. Daniel, who represents Ogun east at the senate, was suspended alongside Kunle Folarin, one of his loyalists. Nuberu Olufemi, spokesperson of Ogun APC, said in a statement that the party’s state working […]

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Nigeria’s inflation falls to 21.88% in July — fourth monthly decline since NBS methodology change

Vincent Afolabi 15 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 21.88 percent in July from 22.22 percent in June, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Thursday. It is the fourth consecutive monthly decline since the statistical agency updated its methodology earlier this year, including a new base year and reweighted Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket. The changes […]

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Rivers pastor, four church members arrested over child ‘cleansing’ ritual

Vincent Afolabi 14 August 2025 0

The Rivers state police command has arrested Ifediorah Joseph, pastor of Our Lord Victory Covenant Mission Church, Eneka, and four church members after a viral video showed unclad minors being whipped during a religious ritual. The 41-year-old pastor allegedly organised a three-day programme for children, which he described as a “spiritual cleansing” directed by the […]

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Police release Sowore after two days in detention

Vincent Afolabi 8 August 2025 0

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate, has been released by the Nigerian police after being held for two days. Sowore confirmed his release on Friday evening, thanking supporters who stood by him during the period. Daily Times had earlier reported that Sowore’s hand was broken by the police before he was moved […]

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WAEC raises 2025 WASSCE credit pass rate to 62.96% after result review

Vincent Afolabi 8 August 2025 0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has increased the 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) credit pass rate to 62.96 percent from 38.32 percent, following a review of released results. WAEC had earlier announced that only 754,545 of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat the exam across 23,554 schools obtained at least five credits, […]

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JUST IN: 9mobile rebrands to T2, adopts new orange identity

Vincent Afolabi 8 August 2025 0

Telecom operator 9mobile has rebranded to T2, changing its name and adopting orange as its new corporate colour. The unveiling took place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, during the company’s “Tech Meets Tenacity” event. Obafemi Banigbe, chief executive officer of T2, said the transformation was aimed at positioning the company as a leader in […]

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Tinubu committed to taking healthcare closer to Nigerians, says Salako

Vincent Afolabi 8 August 2025 0

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Izaq Adekunle Salako, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is determined to ensure improved health outcomes for all Nigerians by taking health facilities closer to the people. The minister also called on dental technologists in the country to upscale the deployment of digital technology in […]

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‘We can’t allow Nigeria slide into dictatorship’ — NLC demands Sowore’s release

Vincent Afolabi 7 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Omoyele Sowore, condemning what it described as his frequent arrest and prolonged detention by security operatives. In a strongly worded statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union warned that continued repression of dissenting voices signals a dangerous slide

Entertainment

‘The substance was water, not alcohol’ — K1 denies breaching airport protocols

Vincent Afolabi 7 August 2025 0

Wasiu Ayinde, the Fuji singer popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has denied claims by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that he violated boarding procedures at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The controversy followed FAAN’s allegation that the 68-year-old musician attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos on […]

Politics

Alia dissolves Benue executive council, appoints Moses Atagher as chief of staff

Vincent Afolabi 31 July 2025 0

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has dissolved the state’s executive council, relieving all commissioners of their appointments. The announcement was made on Wednesday after the 12th executive council meeting. In a statement issued in Makurdi, Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary to the governor, confirmed the dissolution. In a related development, Moses Atagher, former

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Bolaji Abdullahi: Tinubu lives in a bubble, misled by aides on insecurity

Vincent Afolabi 31 July 2025 0

Bolaji Abdullahi, interim national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to step out of the presidential villa and engage directly with Nigerians to understand the true scale of the country’s security crisis. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Wednesday, Abdullahi criticised the

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‘We regret losing Obi’ — Jerry Gana says PDP trying to win him back for 2027

Vincent Afolabi 31 July 2025 0

Jerry Gana, a founding figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is spearheading a search team tasked with identifying the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The former information minister recently disclosed that ongoing efforts are being made to bring Peter Obi—Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate—back to the PDP. Obi,

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Tinubu appoints governing council, principal officers for new Ogoni federal university

Vincent Afolabi 30 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the governing council and principal officers for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The president named Prof. Don Mon Baridam, a scholar of management with a specialisation in organisational behaviour, as pro-chancellor and chairman of

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Ojulari: Port Harcourt refinery not for sale, early operation plan ‘ill-informed’

Vincent Afolabi 30 July 2025 0

Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says the Port Harcourt Refining Company will not be sold—despite speculation following his recent remarks at an international forum. According to the statement released by the company during its ‘wide town hall’ at NNPC Towers in Abuja on Tuesday, Ojulari said

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Tinubu honours Super Falcons with national awards, $100k each for WAFCON triumph

Vincent Afolabi 28 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the Super Falcons squad following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In recognition of their achievement, Tinubu also announced a cash reward of $100,000 to each of the 24 players. Members of the team’s technical crew will receive […]