France Bans Israeli National Security Minister
France Bans Israeli National Security Minister France has banned the Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, from entering its territory, citing his conduct toward activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, as international condemnation over the treatment of the…
FirstBank appoints Chinwe Egwim as Chief Economist
FirstBank has appointed Chinwe Egwim as Chief Economist, embedding macroeconomic intelligence within senior executive decision-making as Nigeria’s oldest commercial bank strengthens analytical capabilities guiding balance sheet positioning, liquidity management, and economic risk assessment across its multi-market operations. Egwim joins FirstBank…
My govt built 414 roads, cut debt by 60% in three years — Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says he has constructed 414 roads across the state, measuring about 864.12 kilometres within the last three years of his administration in the state. Otti also disclosed that his administration has reduced the debt profile…
Senegal’s president sacks prime minister after power struggle
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country already grappling with a debt crisis and drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund. A…
From Rainoil to Eterna: Jude Nwaulune Appointed New CEO of Eterna Plc
From Rainoil to Eterna: Jude Nwaulune Appointed New CEO of Eterna Plc Rainoil executive Jude Nwaulune has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eterna Plc, marking a major leadership transition in Nigeria’s downstream energy…
Obafemi Hamzat Emerges Lagos APC Governorship Candidate for 2027
The incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday emerged unopposed in Agege council area as the APC candidate for Lagos governorship race in 2027. Hamzat won in all the 11 wards in Agege during the APC governorship…
Tony Elumelu at Africa Forward Summit: “Our Youth Do Not Need Handouts”
Heirs Holdings Founder tells Presidents Ruto and Macron that Africa wants partners of substance, based on equality, and that power and infrastructure must come first. At the 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto and French…
Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor as New JAMB Registrar, Replaces Oloyede
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The new JAMB registrar will replace Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term in office will…
Desmond Elliot pulls out of Lagos APC Assembly primaries
Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmaker announced his withdrawal on Wednesday as party members prepared to vote in the APC shadow…
I’ll Tackle Nigeria’s Political Challenges in Second Term – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he would focus on outstanding political issues in the country in his second term. He said the issues that currently preocupy his administration are economy and security,stressing that they are fundamental to the survival…