The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the guidelines for its 2026 presidential primary election, confirming that the party will use the direct primary method to choose its presidential candidate. In a statement issued on Thursday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party also announced the membership of the Presidential Primary Election …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for what is being described as one of the most significant anti-narcotics breakthroughs in Nigeria’s recent history, following the dismantling of a sophisticated Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate linked to a multi-million-dollar illicit drug production network. The President said the operation, which resulted in …
Aston Villa’s 3-0 win against SC Freiburg in Turkey has added a new chapter to Europa League history. The 2025/26 final did more than deliver silverware; it repositioned Villa among Europe’s continental champions and widened the competitive map of a tournament long defined by Spanish dominance and cyclical English resurgence. Under Unai Emery, a manager …
Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, economic experts warn that Nigeria may be staring at a prolonged period of high borrowing costs, as stubborn inflation, rising geopolitical tensions and shifting global capital flows continue to threaten growth and cloud the economic outlook. At the end of …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has raised the alarm over fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan. The Commission, in a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, by the Head, Corporate Communications and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, said there are currently 15 such fake accounts across social media platforms (X, …
Nigerian airlines have raised their minimum airfares to as high as ₦200,000 for one-way domestic tickets as the persistent hike in aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, continues to affect operations. Routes such as Lagos–Abuja, Lagos–Port Harcourt, and Lagos–Enugu now commonly exceed ₦200,000 for one-way economy tickets on several carriers. The high cost of …
The 2025/26 football season delivered another mixed but important chapter for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond. While dozens of Super Eagles stars featured prominently in top leagues, only a select group ended the campaign with official club silverware. From Central Europe to Turkey, Nigerian players once again proved their value in winning environments. However, …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has restated its commitment to talent development and stronger collaboration between academia and industry through a structured leadership exposure programme aimed at preparing future business leaders for real-world corporate challenges. The initiative, known as the Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC), was organised in partnership with the Nile Business School, …
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has warned that Nigeria risks a deepening social crisis if citizens fail to confront the growing pop culture that glamorises drug abuse among young people. Marwa issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during the official …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is set to go to the capital market with its initial public offering (IPO) in September, driven by overwhelming investor demand. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who confirmed this on Wednesday, May 20, said investor demand has reached $2 billion for the planned private placement, reflecting massive market …
