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The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The approval was granted by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya […]
RetailWings Africa has entered into a strategic partnership with Corner Block Services Limited to improve access to working capital for retailers and small businesses across Africa. The agreement, signed at RetailWings Africa’s headquarters in Lagos, is aimed at addressing one of the major challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises on the continent — limited access […]
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected tricycle thieves and another suspect found in possession of a substance suspected to be crystal methamphetamine, popularly known as “Ice”, in separate operations across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon […]
The United States’ President, Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, a day after announcing a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the war between the United States and Iran. The three-day summit brings together leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations and is expected to focus heavily on […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for failing to meet constitutional requirements governing the continued existence of political parties in Nigeria. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the affected parties, holding […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at strengthening financial stability, enhancing consumer protection and preventing risks within one financial institution from spreading across affiliated entities. The proposals are contained in the apex bank’s newly released Exposure Draft Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities in the Nigerian […]
United Nigeria Airlines has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft as part of efforts to increase capacity, strengthen its route network and support future domestic and regional expansion. The newly acquired aircraft, bearing registration numbers 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos, […]
The Ekiti State Government has commenced the disbursement of ₦55.6 million in grants to 177 entrepreneurs and innovators across the state under the first cycle of the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund (IESF), a programme designed to accelerate business growth and strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem. The initiative, implemented in partnership with FirstBank of Nigeria, attracted […]
The South African government has expressed concern over the economic and reputational impact of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying the backlash is affecting businesses and causing local artistes to lose performance opportunities across Africa. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said recent operations that led to the evacuation of some foreign nationals […]
The Federal Government on Monday commenced the arraignment of more than 400 terrorism suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to prosecute individuals accused of terrorism-related offences. The proceedings are being conducted simultaneously in multiple courtrooms within the Federal High Court complex, with the suspects arraigned in batches before […]
