Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship
Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship Sterling Bank Limited, Sterling Bank has announced an over N2 billion commitment for private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative: Beyond Education, represents a step towards building future…
Lagos issues order to regulate electricity market operations
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has formally issued Order No. LASERC ORDER/001/2025, establishing the regulatory framework for electricity market operations within the state. This marks the official end of the transition period for the transfer of regulatory…
Dangote Steps Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years
Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s richest businessman, is stepping down from his role as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc after 20 years of leading the company. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, through a company statement. His exit…
Abia Workers Commend Governor Otti for Clearing ₦40 Billion in Salary and Pension Arrears
Abia Workers Commend Governor Otti for Clearing ₦40 Billion in Salary and Pension Arrears Last updated: June 12, 2025 6:55 pm Track News Abia State workers, under the aegis of the State Public Service Negotiating Council (SPSNC), have…
Amid AfDB exit, Adesina appointed advisor to World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina to its Council of Advisors. Its President, Mashal Husain, disclosed this in a statement made available to…
First Lady, Remi Tinubu Honoured with Chieftaincy Title “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu”
Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, was on Tuesday granted the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” in recognition of her work in advancing women’s empowerment and promoting social development throughout Nigeria. The ceremony took place during…
IMF Wants Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed ZiG to Become Sole Currency
The International Monetary Fund said it would like to see the ZiG “fully becoming a national currency,” as it weighs whether to place Zimbabwe on a staff-monitored program. The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, succeeded the Zimbabwean dollar in April…
Chess guru Tunde Onakoya meets Tinubu in Lagos
Chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Monday night, where he presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon. The meeting was revealed through a…
CBN extends BDCs recapitalization to December 31
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the recapitalisation deadline of the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. This was discovered in a group chart of the BDCs, following the expiration of the second deadline…
Transfer: You can leave – Al Nassr tells Mane amid Ronaldo contract standoff
Al-Nassr have informed Sadio Mane that he can leave this summer, according to Goal. The Saudi Pro League are looking to replace Mane with Manchester United winger, Alejandro Garnacho. Despite bringing in big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mane, Marcelo…