The women taking over and transforming Ghana’s commercial banks
Women are increasingly occupying influential leadership positions across Ghana’s banking industry, taking on some of the most important roles in major commercial banks and helping shape the direction of the sector. From Access Bank and Ecobank Ghana to Absa Bank…
Nigerians will witness drop in transportation costs from October 1, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governments to ensure that savings from cheaper CNG-powered transportation translate into lower fares for Nigerians ahead of October 1. Tinubu gave the charge in a statement on Saturday, updating Nigerians on the National Affordable…
Holiday In Nigeria Becomes Foundation For Indomie’s $2 Billion Empire
What began as a holiday trip to Nigeria eventually became a decades-long business journey for Haresh Aswani, Managing Director of Tolaram Group in Africa, the company behind Indomie and several other well-known consumer brands. Aswani recently shared his story during…
Tobi Amusan Earns $35,000 After Finishing Second At Athlos London
Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan earned $35,000 after finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Athlos meeting in London on Friday, September 18. Amusan clocked 12.51 seconds with a 1.2m/s tailwind, finishing 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who…
Lagos Moves to End Street Begging, Pushes Rehabilitation
Lagos wants beggars off the streets. The biggest benefit may have little to do with making the city look better. The Lagos State House of Assembly held a public hearing on September 15 on the Street Begging and Street Urchins…
Ambulance Driver Reportedly Dies While Stuck in Traffic in Ikoyi, Lagos
An ambulance driver has reportedly died after becoming unresponsive while waiting in traffic in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on September 18, 2026, was captured in a video that has since circulated on social media….
Ikeja Electric begins meter refunds for customers
Ikeja Electric Plc has commenced refunds to customers who previously paid for their electricity meters under the Meter Asset Provider programme. The company disclosed this during its September virtual stakeholder engagement, a monthly platform for educating customers, providing operational updates…
INEC Begins Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment For 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has opened its online portal for the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections.The ad hoc personnel will be recruited, trained and deployed to various polling units for the elections. INEC…
FG Suspends Niger NSCDC Commandant Over 37 Miners’ Deaths
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Suberu Aniviye, following the deaths of over 30 suspected illegal miners in the state. The minister…
Foreign Missions Urged to Review Lengthy Visa Processes for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged foreign diplomatic missions operating in the country to review lengthy visa procedures and reduce prolonged waiting periods for Nigerian applicants. The minister made the call on Thursday, September 17, 2026,…