US Missionary Pilot Released After Niger Kidnapping
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has reportedly been released after nearly 10 months in captivity in Niger and is now travelling back to the United States. Rideout, 50, was working…
Abuja Continental Hotel Wins Luxury Hospitality Award
Abuja Continental Hotel has received the Continental Excellence Award for Luxury Hospitality Leadership at the Tourism Transport Summit Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the hotel’s position as a leading name…
DMO Offers N1.1tn FGN Bonds For Subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered three FGN bonds worth N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The FGN bonds include a January 2035 issue worth N250 billion,…
NBA Unveils 2026-27 Schedule With Christmas Blockbuster
The NBA has released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, featuring a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and several high-profile returns to former teams. Defending champions New York Knicks will host the…
New Zealand Withdraws Support for Infantino, Seeks FIFA Review
New Zealand Football (NZF) has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review of his abandoned plan to sell part of the World Cup.…
Union Bank Secures PCI DSS 4.0.1 Certification
Union Bank of Nigeria has secured certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0.1, effective from 11 August 2026. The certification confirms that the bank meets…
Police Constable Resigns, Cites Emotional Distress
A police constable in Oyo State has resigned from the Nigeria Police Force, citing prolonged emotional distress, depression, frustration and declining morale. Police Constable Aibana Daniel, Force Number 533200, served…
GTBank Doubles Naira Card Spending Limit to $40,000
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has doubled the international spending limit on its Naira-denominated debit cards to $40,000 per quarter, up from the previous $20,000 ceiling. The increase allows retail and…
Police Deploy DIG Ishyaku Mohammed for Osun Election Security
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security operations for the 15 August Osun governorship election. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu said…
Embraer Revenue Hits Record $2.2bn in Q2 2026 as Aircraft Deliveries Rise
Embraer has reported record second-quarter revenue of US$2.2 billion, marking a 23 per cent increase from the same period in 2025. The aircraft maker’s Q2 2026 revenue reached its highest…
