UBA Wins Top Euromoney Banking Honours
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has strengthened its reputation as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after winning Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the…
REA Targets 3.7GW Local Solar Panel Production
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has unveiled plans to establish 3.7 gigawatts (GW) of local solar panel manufacturing capacity by the end of 2027, as Nigeria steps up efforts to…
NGX Extends Rally as Investor Confidence Grows
The Nigerian stock market continued its upward momentum last week, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising to 247,357.40 points as investors increased demand for large-cap and fundamentally strong stocks.…
Stakeholders Applaud Oyedele’s Economic Leadership
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial sector, business community and investment space have praised Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele for restoring confidence in the Federal Ministry of Finance, saying his leadership has…
Nigeria Needs $228bn to Transform Power Sector
Nigeria’s power sector requires an estimated $228 billion in investment between now and 2045 to stabilise the national grid and meet the country’s growing electricity demand, according to the Special…
Gumi Defends Dialogue With Armed Groups
Controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has questioned why government officials have not engaged Boko Haram members and bandits through dialogue, similar to the approach previously adopted with Niger Delta militants.…
Canada Tightens Border Rules Over Ebola Outbreak
Canada has introduced temporary Ebola travel restrictions that could affect travellers from parts of Africa, including entry bans, mandatory quarantine and enhanced health screening, following an Ebola disease outbreak. The…
Transcorp Declares ₦4.1bn Interim Dividend Despite Lower Profit
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has reported a half-year 2026 revenue of ₦241.5 billion and a profit before tax of ₦75.9 billion, while declaring an interim dividend of 40 kobo per…
SAN Calls for Death Penalty in Terror Cases
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Wahab Shittu has urged Nigeria to retain the death penalty for terrorists, describing it as a necessary punishment for crimes that threaten lives, national…
Enugu Air Aircraft Reportedly Crash-Lands in Benin
An Enugu Air aircraft was reportedly involved in a crash landing at Benin City Airport in Edo State on Thursday afternoon. Reports of the incident began circulating after a video…
