In a powerful testament to the influence of African marketing leadership on the global stage, Dami Dania, Category Manager for Nutrition at Unilever West Africa, has been named one of the 2025 Forty Under 40 Global Awards winners in the Brand and Business Strategy category. The prestigious ceremony, held in Dubai, spotlighted visionaries under 40
Residents of Egbemo Angalabiri, a prominent oil-producing community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have staged a peaceful protest, accusing oil companies operating in the area of neglect and exclusion. They warned that unless urgent steps are taken to address their concerns, they may be compelled to disrupt oil and gas operations in
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, rejecting a legal challenge filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, on the grounds of no evidence of fraud. In its judgement delivered on Thursday, a panel of three justices
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has filed an appeal challenging the final forfeiture of a vast estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone CO9, Lokogoma District, spans over 150,000 square meters and was seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government is pursuing policies detrimental to Nigerians while attempting to suppress opposition voices and create a one-party state. These claims were outlined in a communiqué issued at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the House of Representatives, seeking approval for a new external borrowing plan worth over $21.5 billion, alongside a ₦757.9 billion domestic bond issuance intended to address outstanding pension obligations. In his letter to the Green Chamber, the President outlined the necessity of the proposed 2025–2026 borrowing framework, citing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved significant milestones in public service delivery under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Since assuming office in August 2023, the Ministry has cleared over 200,000 unprocessed passport applications and settled ₦28 billion in legacy debts without requiring additional government funding. At the Access Bank
No fewer than 6,000 delegates have converged in Abidjan for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings and a key highlight of the meetings will be the election of a new President to succeed Dr Akinwumi Adesina, whose second five-year term ends on August 31. The event, which opens toaday marks the opening
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instituted legal action against Hon. Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demands that Oke be removed from his position in the House of Representatives
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 70.7% of the 1.93 million candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200 points, even as debates rage over the fate of its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following widespread technical issues that disrupted the conduct of the exams in
