The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has completed the screening of 151 shortlisted candidates from Nigeria’s South-East region for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and PhD studies. The three-day exercise, which began on Wednesday and concluded on Friday, took place at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Speaking with the media, Mr. […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised a red flag over the relentless vandalism and theft targeting telecom infrastructure, warning that the trend threatens not only connectivity but also national security and economic growth. In a jointly signed statement by ALTON Chairman, Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Damian Udeh, […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new trade agreement with Japan, touting it as one of the largest in history and a major win for American economic interests. Trump made the declaration Tuesday night via his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the deal as “massive” and “perhaps the largest Deal ever made.” […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria could unlock as much as $500 billion from dormant agricultural and mineral resources by converting them into tradable securities under a new capital market reform strategy. Speaking during the national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja on Tuesday, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama revealed that […]
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has opened entries for the second edition of its innovative financial education series, the InvestBeta Game Show, targeting young Nigerians eager to gain practical money skills. The upcoming season builds on the success of the 2024 debut, which captivated Gen Z audiences nationwide with […]
Polaris Bank reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development by supporting the 2025 Maracana Children’s Fest held at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos. The vibrant community event, organized by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, brought together more than 3,000 children including pupils from primary and secondary schools along with their families and […]
Honourable Ceci Oluwashio-Wingan, representing Badagry Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has laid a petition before the House of Representatives. The petition, signed by Abdul-Amid Beilo, alleges collusion, negligence, and failure by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate multiple fraud petitions against Property World Africa Network P1 Real Estate Company. The […]
Donald Trump on Tuesday leveled accusations of “treason” against his predecessor, Barack Obama, and called for his prosecution over a report alleging that officials within the Democratic administration manipulated intelligence concerning Russian interference in the 2016 election. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has submitted criminal referrals to the Justice Department pertaining to […]
The parties involved in committal claim over forfeiture of monies lodged in an account have disclosed their settlement terms before Justice Muhammad Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The counsel representing the parties, led by Yusuf Ali (SAN) and Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), apprised the court of the agreement. Nairametrics […]
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally refuted circulating social media reports suggesting the approval of 12 new states across the nation. Addressing the Senate chamber on Tuesday under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) unequivocally dismissed these reports as false, asserting that the Senate […]
