Abuja routine visa services moved to regional hubs as Washington restructures operations across Africa, citing national security, screening standards and efficient use of resources. Nigerians seeking to travel to the United States for tourism, business or other temporary purposes are facing a significant challenge in how some routine visa applications are processed, following …
For Nigerians battling rising rents, expensive land and the growing cost of construction, owning a home can seem like a dream that keeps moving further away. But there is a government-backed financing route that could make homeownership more attainable for eligible Nigerians. The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), through the National Housing Fund (NHF), …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed it worked with the Accord Party during the August 15 Osun State governorship election to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from returning to power in the state. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim on Monday during an interview with Trust TV while discussing …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State says it will announce its official position on the August 15 governorship election after completing its review of the poll. The Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Committee, Oluwole Oke, said the party was still examining the election results and would not be pressured into congratulating Governor …
Maitama becomes first target as FCT Administration moves to reopen drainage channels and strengthen flood-control measures across the capital. The Federal Capital Territory Administration has begun the demolition of buildings obstructing waterways in Maitama, Abuja, in a major enforcement drive aimed at restoring drainage channels and reducing the risk of flooding across the …
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the existing three-letter location code “QRW” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State, with a view to adopting a code that more accurately reflects the airport’s official name and geographical identity. …
Femi Otedola has further increased his stake in First HoldCo Plc after Calvados Global Services Limited, a company related to the significant shareholder, acquired 147.74 million shares of the financial services group for about ₦20.68 billion. The transaction, disclosed by First HoldCo to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Monday, August 17, was executed on …
Geregu Power Plc's bond default may have shocked investors, but a review of its share-price performance and half-year financial position suggests that some warning signs were already visible before the company failed to meet its latest debt obligations. Checks by Pinnacle Daily reveal that the company’s share price fell 19.6 per cent between January 2 …
The Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) Hon. Justice B.A. Adejumo, has called on Court and Other Judicial Staff to uphold professionalism, integrity, discretion and respect for every court user, saying their conduct is critical to maintaining public confidence in the Judiciary. Justice Adejumo, made the call on Monday, during the opening ceremony of …
How Nigeria’s latest inflation figures expose a painful gap between the economic numbers and what families pay at the market For a Nigerian household walking into a market this week, one question may matter more than the latest inflation headline. If inflation is falling, why is the food bill still rising? The …
