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[ad_1] ]]> Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have reinforced their hold on eighth place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Ranking following their campaign in Group A of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The African champions won two of five matches, defeating Colombia and the Philippines, but suffered defeats to South […]

[ad_1] ]]> In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, branding isn’t just about logos and colours—it’s the story, the values, and the experiences that resonate with your audience. Strong branding can make a product or service stand out, create lasting emotional connections, and influence purchasing decisions. The essence of branding Branding is much more than a visual […]

[ad_1] ]]> Providus Bank, the commercial bank in the process of acquiring ailing Unity Bank, has confirmed that it has surpassed Nigeria’s revised capital requirements for regional lenders, with a capital base as much as N65 billion. The bank made this clarification in a bid to counter recent media reports and provide factual clarification to […]

[ad_1] ]]> Nigeria and several African countries may face growing security vulnerabilities due to limited access to modern weapons systems, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, published in March 2026, shows that Africa accounted for just 4.5 per cent of global arms imports between 2020 and […]

[ad_1] ]]> A directive by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), compelling life insurance companies to meet specified solvency thresholds or drop their annuity portfolios is placing significant pressure on affected firms. The move, which aims to safeguard retirees’ funds and strengthen industry stability, is already creating tension among operators whose business models have largely revolved […]

[ad_1] ]]> Like a well-curated script from a Nollywood flick, the Senate recently rejected the defection attempt of Senator Eyinanya Abaribe on the floor of the hallowed Red Chamber. With a proviso that he must rescind his move or risk losing his seat, the dramatic twist sent shockwaves across the nation’s political space—particularly within opposition […]

[ad_1] ]]> Few concepts in contemporary corporate governance have attracted as much attention, or generated as much confusion, as corporate purpose. Boards speak of purpose-led strategies; institutional investors embed purpose metrics in their stewardship frameworks; governance codes across multiple jurisdictions require companies to articulate and explain their purpose. The Business Roundtable’s 2019 statement, signed by […]

[ad_1] ]]> The Government of Senegal has called for an independent international investigation into alleged corruption within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Senegal had initially defeated Morocco 1–0 in the January final, but […]

[ad_1] ]]> The Federal Government has begun arrangements for the evacuation of Nigerian citizens affected by the worsening security situation across parts of the Middle East, following a surge in military hostilities involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said administrative processes and funding approvals are currently being finalised to […]

[ad_1] epa01837390 Workers labor in a factory of a Chinese solar panel maker in Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang province 26 August 2009. Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers have asserted a major role in halfing the cost of solar panels over the last year, according to a recent report on The New York Times. EPA/STR ]]> Chinese […]