Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lafarge Africa Profit Doubles to N97.95bn on Strong Q1 Performance
Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, posting a profit after…
Lagos Launches Africa’s First Flood Insurance Scheme to Protect Vulnerable Residents
Lagos State has unveiled Africa’s first Flood Risk Insurance Policy, marking a major step toward climate resilience and social protection,…
Senate moves to overhaul Police Trust Fund, proposes new funding streams
The Senate has begun legislative action to strengthen funding for the Nigeria Police, considering a bill that seeks to repeal…
The Ibadan summit, opposition politics and 2027
“Wear the panties, of course. And you know the picture of the state Governor was boldly printed on the garments.…
Subsidy removal not a Windfall – FG
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has dismissed claims that subsidy removal automatically generates surplus…
Tinubu appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Foreign Affairs Minister
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador…
Breaking: IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over Effurun killing
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of…
Sanwo-Olu, Sirleaf Push Systems, Sponsorship, Inclusion at Lagos Summit
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have called for stronger institutions, expanded opportunities for young people…
“I’m a Very Stubborn Politician, I Refuse to Go, I’ll go for second term” – Tinubu
“I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos 2027 Governorship race
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516m loan for massive Sokoto–Badagry Highway Project
The Senate has approved a $516 million syndicated loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to finance Section 1, Phases…
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League thriller
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a dramatic display to defeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg…
Lagos Engages Stakeholders On ‘Blue Book’ To Reform Land Administration
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reform land administration with a stakeholders’ engagement on the review of Fair…
Oba, Chiefs back Balogun ATM for Ondo North Senate race
The Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadri Momoh, and members of his Oba-in-Council have endorsed Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM), the…
Lagos GAC endorses Hamzat, buys N50m Nomination Form for him
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has endorsed…
Edo now safe for Investment Growth, says Afegbua
The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, has said improved security architecture in the state is driving…
Reps Approve Tinubu’S $516m Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Highway Project
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank…
Big relief for millions as Courts reinstate airtime, data lending on MTN, Airtel networks
In a landmark series of judicial interventions that have reshaped the regulatory landscape of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Federal High…
20 Astonishing Facts about Kadri Hamzat, possible next Lagos Governor
As political permutations ahead of the next Lagos governorship race gather momentum, attention is increasingly turning to Dr. Kadri Obafemi…
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, TikTok over News payments
Australia has unveiled a new legislative push that could force global technology giants, including Meta, Google and TikTok, to pay…
14 Killed, dozens injured as trains collide near Jakarta
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided near Jakarta, Indonesian authorities confirmed on Tuesday,…
Trump signals rejection of Iran’s offer as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Fresh uncertainty has gripped global diplomacy and energy markets after Donald Trump signalled he is unlikely to accept Iran’s latest…
Oil surges past $110 as Iran tensions threaten global supply
Global oil prices spiked above $110 per barrel on Tuesday, driven by mounting concerns that diplomatic efforts between the United…
Lagos pushes mental wellbeing as cornerstone of workplace safety
The Lagos State Safety Commission has called for a shift in workplace safety standards to include mental wellbeing, as Lagos…
King Charles meets Trump at White House
King Charles III on Monday stepped into a delicate diplomatic moment as he and Queen Camilla met U.S. President Donald…
Gunman charged over attempted assassination of Trump
U.S. authorities have filed multiple federal charges against a 31-year-old suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, following a dramatic and foiled attack…
King Charles lands in US for critical, high-pressure state visit
King Charles III has begun a high-profile state visit to the United States, marking the first such trip by a…
Lagos deploys operational vehicles to boost HOPE Programme delivery
The Lagos State Government has strengthened the implementation of the World Bank-backed Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE)…
Lagos unveils bold industrial policy to drive GDP growth, unlock investment
The Lagos State Government has launched an ambitious Industrial Policy (2025–2030) designed to reposition the state as Africa’s leading industrial…
Africa to power global supply chains as DFC spotlights minerals, pharma potential
Africa is poised to become a central force in global economic growth and supply chains, driven by its vast reserves…