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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking at the Conference Hall of the Abdullahi Sule Investment Centre along Muhammadu Buhari […]

United Nigeria Airlines has welcomed Adedayo Olawuyi to its team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening commercial operations and driving sustainable growth and expansion. Olawuyi brings over 18 years of extensive experience in the aviation industry, with a strong track record in commercial strategy, network and schedule planning, revenue management, and […]

Premier League club Chelsea has reported a record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million for the year ending June 30, 2025, the club announced on Wednesday. The figures revealed that Chelsea spent more on agents’ fees than any other English club this season. The previous highest pre-tax loss in Premier League history was £197.5 million, posted […]

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), has appointed Muyiwa Akinyemi as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors, with effect from April 1, 2026. Akinyemi recently served as Group Deputy Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, with oversight for the bank’s Nigeria-wide business operations, comprising […]

European energy officials are scrambling for alternative suppliers after strikes on QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan facility forced the company to declare force majeure on liquefied natural gas contracts with Belgium, Italy, and Poland. Nigeria consistently tops their shortlists. With Africa’s largest proven gas reserves and Atlantic shipping routes completely insulated from the chaos enveloping the Strait […]

The Lagos State Government will introduce a reward system for local governments that excel in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, as part of efforts to boost compliance and improve waste management across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting with chairmen of the 57 Local […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has addressed what it described as misinformation circulating about the monthly upkeep allowance for student beneficiaries under its scheme.   In a statement issued on Monday, the Fund clarified that the approved monthly stipend remains N20,000, contrary to reports suggesting an increase to N25,000.   The statement was signed by […]

Lionel Messi will lead the line for Argentina in a high-profile friendly against Zambia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that the 38-year-old will lead a full-strength side after starting from the bench in Friday’s underwhelming 2–1 win over Mauritania. Read Also: Lionel Messi: The Greatest Footballer Of All Time “Messi […]

…As Mutfwang visits scene, vows justice for victims The death toll from the recent attack in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state on Palm Sunday night has risen to 28, as more bodies were discovered at the scene, deepening fears and outrage among residents.  The grim reality unfolded as corpses were seen lying […]

Security operatives in Kano State have foiled a daring daytime cattle rustling attempt by armed bandits who reportedly stormed a border community with dozens of motorcycles, killing two suspects and recovering more than 500 stolen cows. The operation, carried out by a joint team of security personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force […]