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First batch of repatriated Nigerians land Lagos from South Africa

The first batch of more than 260 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa landed...

Akwa Ibom communities protest over ‘$270 million’ gas flare fund

Protesters demand reversal of Executive Order mandating remittance of penalties to federation account.

Terrorists kill three, disrupt WAEC exam in Kogi school attack

Armed kidnappers disguised in military uniforms disrupted a secondary school examination in north-central Nigeria...

United Capital ventures into East Africa, secure historic licenses in Ethiopia, Rwanda

United Capital Plc, the prominent Nigerian financial services group backed by billionaire tycoon Tony...

Seplat names Effiong Okon CEO as Roger Brown retires; Tony Elumelu to become chairman

Seplat Energy Plc has announced a major leadership transition that will see Chief Executive...

IMF praises Tinubu’s reforms but says 63% of Nigerians live in poverty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed Nigeria's economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu,...

Bandits lure villagers in Zamfara to peace talks, kidnap 39

Armed bandits abducted 39 residents of a community in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara State after...

Nigeria regulator orders compensation for Band A customers for power shortfalls

Nigeria's electricity regulator has ordered distribution companies to compensate Band A customers who were...

SpaceX defies IPO tradition with $135 share price ahead of market debut

SpaceX has upended one of Wall Street’s longest-standing traditions by publicly setting a $135...

Gunmen attacks across three states stir security fears

A wave of violent attacks across parts of Nigeria over the past week has...

Terrorists who massacred Owo Church worshippers in 2022 sentenced to death

A court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in...

Court ruling throws Rivers APC into turmoil, threatens Wike’s hold

A Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the nullification of the congresses which produced...

Shell knew pipeline poisoned Nigerian communities, but kept pumping anyway

Internal company documents disclosed in a UK court case suggest that oil giant Shell...

Mastercard opens its global settlement network to stablecoins

Mastercard is expanding its settlement infrastructure to support regulated stablecoins alongside traditional fiat currencies,...

Legend entered Spectranet merger after revenue slump, result shows

Legend Internet Plc entered its planned merger with broadband provider Spectranet Limited after a...

SoftBank dethrones Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

For decades, Toyota Motor was the undisputed crown jewel of Japanese capitalism — a...

Oyo teachers shut schools indefinitely as kidnapped colleagues, pupils remain in captivity

Public schools across Oyo State were shut on Monday after teachers embarked on an...

Tinubu lists achievements after 3 years, but Nigerians see only hardship

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked three years in office on Friday with a detailed...

BUA Foods proposes ₦28 dividend ahead of July AGM

BUA Foods Plc has proposed a dividend payout of ₦28 per share to shareholders...

Suspected Ebola cases rise to 900 as Nigeria moves to seal borders

The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 900 suspected Ebola cases and over...