United Bank for Africa (UBA) has appointed Loknath Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer of its United Kingdom (UK) subsidiary, effective February 2, 2026. The appointment highlights UBA Group’s aim to strengthen its international presence and solidify its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and global markets. Mishra will focus on positioning UBA …
The Federal Government has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process. The aim is to improve transparency, strengthen oversight, and boost domestic fish production. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, directed the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to fast-track the new digital licensing platform. The reform supports President Bola Ahmed …
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a $154.1 million agreement to expand cancer care across Nigeria. The deal, sealed in Abuja on Tuesday night, aims to improve access to quality diagnostic and treatment services nationwide. Under the partnership, the IFC, the private-sector arm of the World Bank …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will issue free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application forms to persons with disabilities (PWDs) registering for the 2026/2027 examination. JAMB made the announcement in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Registration for the 2026 …
Organised labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute. The agreement has led to the immediate suspension of the strike and a return to work by affected employees. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced the decision in a circular issued …
For years, Nigeria’s economic debates have revolved around oil prices, exchange rates and inflation. Yet beneath these top issues lies a quieter system that determines whether food reaches markets, medicines reach hospitals, and factories remain open- the supply chain. A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria (RBSN) argues that Nigeria’s weak and fragmented supply …
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has agreed to prioritise sugar as a key product for industrial growth in states across the country. The Forum also resolved to include sugar projects as key beneficiaries in its engagements with development partners within and outside Nigeria. The move aims to boost agro-industrial development and reduce the country’s reliance …
The United Kingdom is set to implement new passport and entry rules for dual citizens beginning February 25, 2026, a move that will significantly affect millions of British nationals living abroad. The changes are part of the government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout, which is designed to enhance border security and streamline visa-free travel procedures. …
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that Nigerian troops neutralised scores of terrorists, arrested more than 270 suspects, and rescued at least 230 kidnapped victims during sustained military operations across the North East, North West, and North Central in January. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the disclosure on Friday while …
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician. Widely celebrated as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global appreciation for African music, following the international success of Afrobeats and the …
