The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, hosted by the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) engaged in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction and reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to
.His death a national loss –Northern Governors Notable Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94. Dantata, a renowned figure in Nigeria’s business landscape, was widely respected for his contributions to commerce and community development. He was instrumental in founding numerous enterprises that shaped
President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank for his outstanding contributions to development of Africa, particularly prioritising Nigeria’s interests. The President gave the surprise recognition
.Onuoha Ukeh now General Secretary The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has elected a new executive committee to lead the organisation for the next two years, with Mr. Eze Anaba, Editor of Vanguard newspaper, returning unopposed as President. The election took place during the Guild’s Biennial National Convention held on
Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor who retires at the end of this month, has been commended for his role and record in the development of the oil and gas industry, especially the growth of Nigerian content and impactful social investments in communities across the Niger Delta and
The Nigerian Army has declared a three-day mourning period to honour the 17 soldiers who lost their lives in an attack on them in Kwana Dutse Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports, the attack on the soldiers is a recent development that has left the nation in
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in its audited financial statements, warning that failure to comply could attract serious constitutional consequences.
.Listing of Dangote Fertiliser Will Revolutionise Capital Market – Dangote The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, has praised the President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote for his substantial contributions to the Nigerian capital market and private sector development. He said this during a
The Federal Government has warned stakeholders in the maritime sector against harassment and bullying of workers. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, gave the warning during the 2025 Seafarers Day celebration held in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This year’s celebration had the theme: “My Harassment-Free Ship.”
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a public holiday across the state in commemoration of Hijrah 1447AH. This announcement was contained in statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe. While extending warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the