INEC Fixes Feb. 20 for 2027 Presidential, N’Assembly Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election…
Godman Akinlabi, Laju Iren, Stan & Blessing Nze, EmmaOMG, and AnEndlessOcean to Headline Biggest Singles Gathering in Lagos and Abuja
Lagos and Abuja | September 25th, 2024. The Elevation Church is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Singles Hangout after a brief hiatus since 2021. This event, designed for singles from diverse backgrounds, will occur simultaneously in Lagos and Abuja on Saturday, 28th September, starting at 9 AM. Attendees are invited to experience…
INEC Fixes Feb. 20 for 2027 Presidential, N’Assembly Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and National Assembly elections. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan disclosed this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, where the commission formally released the notice of election and the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027…
Breaking: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to 46 years’ imprisonment each, or an option of a N56 million fine, for their roles in a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering…
Tinubu Embarks On One-day Official Visit To Kebbi Saturday
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the state, the president, according to a release issued on Friday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will also headline the 61st edition…
CSR-in-Action and ACI Unveil Conference Committee for Women SDG Advocates Conference 2026
The African CleanUp Initiative (ACI), in a strategic partnership with CSR-in-Action Advocacy, has announced the Women SDG Advocates Conference (WSAC) 2026 themed Give to Gain: Empowering Women Through Shared Action, a hybrid convening to mark International Women’s Day 2026, holding on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Commerce…
Godman Akinlabi Bags Centre for Values In Leadership Award
Godman Akinlabi, Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, has been honoured as a Distinguished Honouree of the 71st Leader Without Title (LWT) Leadership Tribute Colloquium, organised by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). The recognition was conferred at a recent colloquium held in Lagos. The Leader Without Title Leadership Tribute is one of…
Health experts raise alarm over lassa fever risks, provides safety tips
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a national advisory to the general public regarding the rising cases of lassa fever currently reported in the country. In a press statement dated February 10, 2026, the association noted that Lassa fever is a serious public health threat, highlighting its implications for Nigerians. “Lassa fever…
IHS Towers exits Brazil Fiber in $453m deal to refocus on higher-return assets
IHS Holding Ltd (NYSE: IHS) has agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Brazilian fiber operator I-Systems to telecom operator TIM S.A., marking its exit from the country’s fiber sector as the company sharpens its focus on lower capital expenditure and higher-return businesses. The transaction values I-Systems at an enterprise value of $452.6 million…
MEA Energy deploys SmartPump tech to automate fuel retail across Nigeria
MEA Energy, an indigenous downstream oil and gas company, is rolling out automation across its filling stations in Nigeria following a partnership with retail technology provider Petrosoft, in a move that signals a growing shift toward data-driven fuel retail in the country. The company said it has adopted Petrosoft’s SmartPump technology to power its expanding…
CBN cautions governors against election-year spending spree
…says excess spending could destabilise reform gains As Nigeria prepares for a new election cycle, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged state governors to maintain fiscal discipline and avoid frivolous spending, as such outflows could destabilise the impact of reforms that have successfully restored stability to the economy. Cardoso…
Access Bank remains bullish in South Africa’s market despite Bidvest deal collapse
Access Holdings Plc, the largest financial group by assets, has reaffirmed its confidence in South Africa’s financial market despite the termination of the proposed acquisition of Bidvest Bank by its banking subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. In a disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the financial services group explained that the long-stop date for the…