Natasha to resume senate duties Tuesday, addresses supporters
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has announced she will return to her legislative responsibilities on Tuesday, following a court ruling that overturned her suspension. In a video message shared on social media, the…
IMF Urges Urgent Revision of Nigeria’s 2025 Budget to Prevent Economic Fallout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 fiscal plan, warning that without urgent revisions, the country could face escalating financial instability. In its latest Article IV Consultation report released on Wednesday, the IMF highlighted growing…
Tinubu departs Saint Lucia for Brazil to attend 17th BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia for Brazil for the second leg of his two-nation tour. In Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu will attend the 2025 BRICS Summit, held July 6-7, 2025. The President departed the Caribbean country after…
World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as new country director for Nigeria
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis takes over from Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has assumed a new role within the institution. A statement…
Nigerian Railway Corporation to resume Kano–Minna train services before end of 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to resume train services along the Kano–Minna corridor before the end of 2025, as part of efforts to revitalise rail transport and boost economic activity across Northern Nigeria. NRC Managing Director, Dr….
ADC Supporters Storm Lagos Airport To Welcome Aregbesola
Supporters of the newly appointed National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday evening thronged the Lagos airport to welcome him back from Abuja. The former Minister of Interior was spotted among a cheering crowd of…
Zenith Bank tops Nigeria’s Tier-1 capital global ranking for 16th consecutive year
Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the number one bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 capital rating for the 16th consecutive year. It clinched the position in the 2025 Top 1,000 World Banks Rankings published by The Banker, a…
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland rematch not happening next, eyes October return
Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) was angling for the Strickland rematch just a few months ago and was very vocal in calling for that bout. However, speaking to reporters at the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony last Thursday, Adesanya…
Enugu Air to launch July 7 with flights to Lagos, Abuja
Enugu Air, an Enugu State-owned commercial airline, is set to launch on Monday, July 7, 2025, a statement released by the state government on Thursday has revealed. According to the state government, Enugu Air is part of Governor Peter Mbah’s…
Dangote Cement Empowers Farmers, provides financial support to others in Benue
Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State, transforming 50 local farmers into thriving agro-entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to support the Nigerian government’s food security drive and deepen business activities in the state. “We are…