A wave of civil unrest has gripped Oyo State as civil society groups took to the streets of Ibadan, the state capital, to protest the recent high-profile abduction of school children and educators. This demonstration follows closely on the heels of initial protests staged by aggrieved teachers in Ogbomoso, the […]
The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has issued a strong condemnation following the recent kidnapping of school children in Oyo State, utilizing the moment to issue a national appeal for solidarity. Speaking during a comprehensive media briefing in the commercial capital on Thursday, the Chairman of […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, Rivers, and several other states on a high alert for Ebola preparedness following an official classification rating Nigeria’s risk of importing the deadly virus as high. In a sweeping national public health advisory sent […]
The national collation centre in Abuja transformed into a theatre of shifting political fortunes on Tuesday night as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar established a massive, early advantage in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress. By the time the proceedings were abruptly halted near midnight, Atiku had secured […]
Three years into an administration defined by sweeping institutional shifts, fiscal adjustments, and profound social re-engineering, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation with a message that balanced administrative accountability with an appeal to national solidarity. Marking his third year in office, the President’s address served as both a retrospective […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has recorded another major milestone in its growth journey as GCR Ratings affirmed the Bank’s national scale issuer ratings of BBB(NG) and A3(NG), while revising its outlook from Rating Watch Negative to Stable. The latest ratings action reflects growing confidence in the Bank’s financial stability, liquidity […]
As part of activities lined up for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Weekend, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, held an engaging and insightful session with MIP alumni, offering deeper perspectives into Nigeria’s evolving telecommunications landscape and the future of connectivity. The interactive conversation, tagged “15 […]
As part of its commitment to community development and social impact, MTN has announced the return of Y’ello Care, its annual staff volunteer initiative, with an expanded 25-day outreach programme to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary. This year’s edition, themed “Equitable Health for Every Community,” will run from June 1 […]
MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media industry through capacity building, innovation, and leadership development. The Media Innovation Programme (MIP), implemented in partnership with the School […]
A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria says weak infrastructure, poor storage systems and rising economic pressure are reshaping how Nigerians eat, spend and survive. Nigeria’s food sector, valued at over $233 billion, is facing mounting pressure from infrastructure gaps, rising costs and changing consumer behaviour, according to a […]