The equities market on Tuesday extended its bullish run, gaining N1.216 trillion on increased demand for blue-chip stocks. The market capitalisation, which opened at N157.739 trillion, rose by N1.216 trillion or 0.77 per cent to close at N158.955 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 1,883.24 points or 0.77
Some economic experts have expressed mixed reactions to Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent Q2 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, with some saying it is yet to translate into improved living standards for most Nigerians. The experts spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, while reacting
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State as a shinning example of unity, development and progress for other states. Akpabio, who was the Special Guest of Honour, spoke at the official commissioning of Airbus A220-300 Series, acquired by the Ibom Air Airline, at the Victor Attah
Practitioners in radio and television stations in the country have been charged to make professionalism their watchword in discharging their responsibilities as reporters, presenters and producers ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary, ES, of Broadcast Organization of Nigeria, (BON), Dr.Yemisi Bamgbose, who gave the charge Tuesday while
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, as painful, saying he has lost a true friend and political associate. Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August
National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has died at the age of 64. Orbih, who was the Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, was also the Chairman of the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi
The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, advising residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations where necessary. The warning followed a forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) identifying Ogun among states
Troops of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed 21 illegal refining sites and recovered 696,800 litres of stolen petroleum products in August. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, said this at the monthly briefing on military operations, on Monday in Abuja. Onoja adding that 43 criminals were arrested
The Police on Monday arraigned a 34-year-old man, Ezekiel Etim, before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to produce a suspect in an N17.5 million fraud case. Etim, who resides at 27 Idafa Road, Amaya, Ikorodu, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge bordering on obstruction and perversion
The Federal Government on Monday launched the “Hire from Nigeria” campaign to market and showcase the country’s skilled talents to the global market. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at a news conference on the official launch of the campaign in Abuja, said that the initiative would