Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called on public and private sector organisations in Nigeria to integrate fraud risk assessment and control mechanisms into their governance frameworks to strengthen transparency and accountability. Olukoyede made the appeal on Tuesday, at the launch of the ISO 37003:2025 Fraud Control Management

Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 general election, has urged governments at all levels to act with compassion, fairness, and a deep sense of justice when dealing with issues affecting the people, especially at this difficult time. Obi stated this on Wednesday after visiting the Lagos International Trade Fair site that was

…Bankers’ Committee spent N68bn on National Theatre – Cardoso President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to establish an endowment fund for the maintenance of the National Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, following the completion and official reopening. Speaking at the

The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has approved the N140 billion budgetary provision for the commission in 2025, with a charge to ensure prudent and transparent utilisation of the funds once the Senate gives its final approval. The endorsement came after Tsenyil Yiltsen, the Managing Director of the Commission, appeared before

Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), in a bid to advance the Nigerian energy landscape has signed an agreement with Granville Energy (PTY) Limited to design, build, finance, and operate a 100MW floating solar power plant at the Kainji hydro power plant. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Sani Bello, Chairman, Board of

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Kairat 5-0 in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. Xabi Alonso’s side bounced back emphatically from their derby humiliation against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, travelling over 7,000 kilometres to secure a dominant victory on the road. Mbappe opened the scoring

Yakubu Dogara, former speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has called on the governors of the 19 States in the Northern region of Nigeria to take lead in driving development in the region. Dogara made this call during the 2025 Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit held in Abuja on Tuesday. He emphasised that

Ann Pettifor, the British economist who became a global figure in the fight for debt relief, will deliver the keynote address at the 9th Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC). Pettifor is best remembered for her pivotal role in helping Nigeria secure one of the most remarkable debt deals in modern African history. Between

Nollywood has welcomed another box office hit as Gingerrr, directed by Yemi Morafa, stormed into cinemas nationwide with a massive debut.  Released on September 26, the action-comedy raked in N82.8 million in its opening three days, proving that Nigerian audiences still have a strong appetite for stylish, fast-paced thrillers. A Star-Packed Production Backed by executive

Nigeria’s banking sector has entered a new phase of competition with the merger between Providus Bank and Unity Bank.  The deal, already approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Unity Bank shareholders, is being described as one of the most significant moves in recent years. It places the new entity as the country’s

The Nigerian stock market bounced back on Monday, crossing the N90 trillion mark after days of pressure.  Strong gains in the banking and industrial goods sectors helped lift the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), while billionaire investor Femi Otedola added more shares in FirstHoldCo, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria. Market Recovers to N90 Trillion

The death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie, has left Nigerians shocked and heartbroken.  The 29-year-old lawyer and Arise TV journalist was a rising star in the media industry, admired for her brilliance, poise, and passion for truth. Her tragic passing has now sparked anger and raised troubling questions about the state of emergency