Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier League leaders after 72 hours in hell. Arteta’s side restored their five-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City thanks to doubles from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres at the Tottenham Hotspur[Read More…]
… fully recapitalises two banking subsidiaries Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. This follows the earlier receipt of[Read More…]
When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers across Lagos, the real work was just beginning. Major highways had been closed to facilitate the event. Tens[Read More…]
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has set a new reform agenda aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social security system, following its two-day 2026 Management Performance Review (MPR) meeting in Abuja. The meeting, attended by top management of the Fund, was convened to assess the Fund’s performance[Read More…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated the former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai over alleged fraud during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain was said to have honoured an invitation by the commission, days after his[Read More…]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate climbed down slightly to 15.1% in January 2026, from 15.15% the previous month of December 2025. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, February 16, 2026 showed a modest decline of 0.05 percentage points. The seeming reduction in inflation apparently follows[Read More…]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of its premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N799 per litre. The company stated this on Monday in a statement made available to journalists. According to the $20 billion refinery plant, its gantry price for[Read More…]
As 2026 kicks off, Google Search data reveals a nation in pursuit of excellence. A statement by Google said Nigerians are moving beyond simple resolutions to actively mapping out a year of self-improvement, entrepreneurial growth, and deeper personal connections. It said data[Read More…]
A new generation bank, six fintechs and microfinance banks have been indicted for allowing fraudsters to launder huge sums of money after defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians in major financial scams. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Director of Public Affairs, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed the complicity of the banks[Read More…]
A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that Nigerians are not just embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) – they are leading the charge globally. Google in a statement said the study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people,” reveals that Nigerians are using[Read More…]
