By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has reported ₦4.335 trillion in revenue and ₦462 billion profit after tax for May 2026, highlighting strong operational performance across its energy value chain. According to the company’s Monthly Report Summary for May 2026, cumulative statutory payments from January to May 2026 stood at ₦4.858 trillion, while upstream pipeline availability reached 98 per cent during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative, as part of efforts to combat hunger and support vulnerable communities. The humanitarian outreach, carried out in partnership with the Plateau State Sustainable…
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension, providing a major boost to new manager Enzo Maresca ahead of the new season. The new deal, announced on Wednesday, secures the England international’s future at the club after a difficult campaign disrupted by injuries and inconsistent form. Foden’s previous contract was due to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition, a political alliance comprising members of various political parties in the state and led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made the declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and equipping of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has sought closer collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen the protection of the country’s power infrastructure, as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply and curb vandalism. Tegbe made the appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The awards were presented on July 16, 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel. Zenith Bank retained the Nigeria’s Best Bank title…
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first attempt by the three Sahel neighbours to stage the continental football tournament together. The Malian Football Federation announced that officials from the three countries met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice…
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership and commitment to tackling insecurity in Nigeria, reaffirming Washington’s support in the fight against terrorism. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser…
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected to 2.6 per cent in June, driven largely by lower petrol and diesel prices, according to official figures released on Wednesday. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6 per cent in the 12 months to June, down…
