Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Accounts
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return to court and vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s bank accounts, citing concerns over…
CBN Reports Higher Bank Lending, Lower Loan Defaults
Nigerian banks expanded the supply of bank lending across secured, unsecured and corporate loans during the second quarter of 2026, while loan default rates declined across all major lending categories,…
LASEPA Seals 12 Lagos Businesses Over Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 business premises across the Ijora Causeway and Apapa areas for repeatedly violating environmental regulations despite receiving several warnings, abatement notices…
BOA, WACOT Launch Farmers’ Support Programme in Jigawa
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA), in partnership with WACOT Limited, has launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Farmer Support and Value Chain Programme in Jigawa State, reaffirming its commitment to improving…
NESG Appoints Dr Nonny Ugboma to Drive Policy Reforms
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Dr Nonny Patricia Ugboma as its new Executive Director, Policy and Programmes and Chief Summit Officer, reinforcing its commitment to advancing economic…
UK Appoints New Deputy High Commissioner
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, succeeding Mrs Gill Lever OBE, who completed her diplomatic posting in June 2026.…
Osun Rejects ₦11bn Looting Allegation
The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations that ₦11 billion was looted from its accounts, insisting there was no financial misconduct and describing the reported claims by the Economic and…
FCMB Launches ₦20bn Healthcare Fund
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has unveiled a ₦20 billion healthcare fund to support private healthcare businesses across Nigeria, providing much-needed long-term financing to strengthen one of the country’s most…
NGX Declares N1.30 Interim Dividend
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc has announced an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, following an impressive first-half financial performance driven…
Former Iranian Players Become Australian Citizens
Former Iranian women footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have expressed pride after officially becoming Australian citizens, months after refusing to sing Iran’s national anthem and seeking protection in Australia…
