The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp/service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as sections of Apongbon Bridge on both the inbound and outbound lanes. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos state…
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has entered advanced discussions to buy the approximately 75 percent of shares in IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers) that it does not already own, a move that would give the South African telecom giant full control of one of the world’s leading independent tower infrastructure companies. In a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued its verdict on the appeal lodged by hosts Morocco seeking to deprive Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title secured at the recent continental tournament. In its decision, CAF turned down Morocco’s complaint to strip the Teranga Lions of the championship after the disorderly…
More than 500 legal practitioners, organised under the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, converged on the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to support indigenous contractors demanding settlement of approximately N4 trillion for executed capital works. The lawyers, alongside groups like the Enough is Enough Movement and the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria…
Godman Akinlabi, Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, has been honoured with the 2025 Transformational Leadership Award at the Nigerian Legal Awards, one of the country’s most prestigious platforms recognising excellence across the legal, corporate, and public service spheres, held recently in Lagos. The Transformational Leadership Award is conferred on individuals whose leadership reflects…
Exponential Conference, one of Africa’s most influential faith and leadership gatherings, is set to mark a historic milestone as it hosts its 10th edition from Monday, February 23 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Since its inception, Exponential Conference has grown into a catalytic platform shaping church and marketplace…
As registration opens for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry examinations, Remita is yet again stepping out to make the journey into higher education a delight for millions of Nigerians. For many candidates and their families, getting into tertiary education is about navigating systems, meeting timelines, and completing essential steps smoothly and on time. This…
As Africa accelerates efforts to unify its payments landscape and deepen intra-continental trade, the inaugural Pan-African Payments and Settlement System Cowry Conference in Lagos emerged as a defining platform for shaping the future of cross-border financial integration. Central to this dialogue was DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, who delivered strong interventions…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has refuted reports suggesting that its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, endorsed the alleged defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Kano State Chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, dismissed the claims while addressing journalists in Kano, describing them as…
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has once again made his position clear ahead of the next general election, openly backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek a second term in 2027. According to the minister, his stance is rooted in the understanding that political power should remain in the South for a full eight…
